Last year, we were thrilled and honored to share that we were named to the list of 2022 NJBIZ Leaders in Real Estate, Construction and Design organizations. The award recognizes individuals and companies changing New Jersey’s commercial real estate landscape through development, design, construction, project management, and more.
As part of the process, TeamPAR was asked to share a professional accomplishment from the last 36 months. We highlighted our work to transform the Lakeland Hills YMCA Welcome Center on a tight budget without increasing the building’s footprint.
We want to share why this project is so meaningful to us.
Approaching this project was challenging. We wanted to keep the essence of our design while crunching numbers and value-engineering every component to add value without compromise as we lived within the organization’s fundraising capabilities. From establishing wayfinding, space planning, and adding a fresh color palette, we were proud to help the YMCA create a space that will enable their patrons to come together as a community.
The YMCA space was dedicated in memory of longtime volunteer, Kris Joganow, and outstanding decades of achievements hard won by Coach Kira Cruz and the LHY Swim Team. This renovation has enabled clubs and community members to come together at the YMCA, and the inclusion of a coffee bar offers a revenue stream.
TeamPAR strives to use a team-driven approach to get the job done on time and on budget. With a passion for affecting change, we like to think our superpower is our ability to listen. As value engineering experts, clients know they can rely on us to work a budget backwards, creating innovative spaces. And it means so much to us to know our clients appreciate our efforts.
It’s an honor that NJBIZ recognized the significance of this project. If there’s anything we like more than designing beautiful and functional spaces, it’s doing it for inspiring people doing incredible things. We’re not only proud of the work we did, but how it will positively impact the entire community for generations to come. That is what makes this award extra special for us.
If you’d like to work with us on your next project, get in touch today. We are ready to partner with your team to implement cost effective design transformations that meet the needs of your business. Be our next success story!
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