S3DA Design was awarded for providing MEP and Structural design for 136,000 sq. ft. mixed-use condominium complex, in addition to site lighting and photometric plan.

Design Challenges:

The East Lake Village MEP design required tight coordination across three 4-story multifamily buildings with varying uses—residential units, garages, and amenities. Limited ceiling space challenged the routing of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems within low floor-to-floor heights.

Vertical shafts had to carry multiple services—water, sanitary, vent, gas, and refrigerant—without conflict. Manufacturer limits on refrigerant line lengths added to the complexity.

To ensure accuracy, both full floor plans and detailed enlarged plans were developed for critical areas like risers, kitchens, and bathrooms. Electrical loads were closely coordinated with HVAC and plumbing to meet Florida Energy Code. Repetitive unit layouts across levels required scalable, uniform MEP solutions.

S3DA Solutions:

Our team resolved space constraints through strategic duct and pipe routing, utilizing vertical shafts efficiently to accommodate all MEP systems without conflict. We limited refrigerant pipe lengths by optimizing equipment placement within manufacturer guidelines.

To address complexity in high-density areas, we developed both comprehensive floor plans and enlarged plans, ensuring precise coordination in kitchens, bathrooms, and riser zones. Repetitive unit layouts were standardized using modular MEP strategies for scalable implementation across all floors.

Close coordination between mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades, combined with code-compliant, energy-efficient designs, ensured performance and constructability throughout the project.

Key Design Features:

Passive ventilation was used in corridors to improve airflow and reduce mechanical load.

All exhaust systems—including bathrooms, kitchens, and dryers—were routed through vertical shafts to the roof, requiring precise shaft coordination.

Tight ceiling spaces and congested shafts were carefully managed to fit ductwork, piping, and conduit without conflicts.

Standard repetitive unit designs were used to develop scalable and consistent MEP layouts across all floors.

Full floor plans and enlarged plans ensured clarity in critical areas such as bathrooms, risers, and utility zones.

HVAC and lighting systems were designed to reduce consumption while maintaining occupant comfort.