Asian Cultural Center
South Korea | Arts & Culture
Electrical power distribution and fire alarm design for the 1.5 million square foot cultural center.
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ads ENGINEERS, DPC
New York, NY
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection Engineering
- Services
- 16
- Offices
- 1
- Projects
- 6
- Leaders
- 3
- Founded
- 1979
- Size Estimate
- 50-249 employees
Overview
Established in 1979, ads ENGINEERS is a mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering consultancy based in New York City. Operating as ads ENGINEERS, DPC, it delivers HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, LEED compliance, sustainable design, energy modeling, and building commissioning. The practice supports complex building projects across commercial, residential, education, arts and culture, hospitality, and infrastructure sectors.
- Founded
- 1979
- Size Estimate
- 50-249 employees
Services
HVAC Engineering
Comprehensive mechanical and HVAC design services tailored to meet complex environmental demands and indoor air quality standards.
Electrical Engineering
Full-service electrical infrastructure design for building projects, ensuring reliable and efficient power delivery.
Plumbing Engineering
Efficient plumbing and sanitary system design for high-rise residential, commercial, and institutional facilities.
Fire Protection Engineering
Work in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.
Sustainable Design Services
Environmentally sound and energy-efficient building strategies that lower environmental impacts and optimize comfort.
Commissioning
Systematic quality assurance process ensuring building systems perform in accordance with design intent and operational needs.
Industries
Firm type
Project types
Projects
Times Square Marriott Moxy Hotel
New York, NY | Marriott International | Hospitality
Electrical and systems design for the high-end hotel property in Times Square.
View project sourceHudson Yards Marriott AC Hotel
New York, NY | Marriott International | Hospitality
Electrical design services for the hotel property located in the Hudson Yards district.
View project sourceJoe Papp Theater
New York, NY | Arts & Culture
Electrical systems engineering for the historic theater venue.
View project sourceBennington College Dialogue
Vermont | Bennington College | Education
Electrical engineering design services for the academic facility.
View project sourceGraduate Hotel
Roosevelt Island, New York | Hospitality
Engineering services for the hotel development on Roosevelt Island.
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Leadership
Michael Leone
Principal
Michael Leone is an accomplished Mechanical Engineer with over 40 years of experience. Since joining the practice in 1983, he has been instrumental in business development, client relations, and supervising the mechanical department. He has directed engineering for numerous complex high-rise residential, hotel, educational, corporate, and cultural facilities.
Ari Golden
Principal
PE, LEED AP, CPMP, HBDP
Ari Golden is a licensed Professional Engineer and certified Commissioning Process Management Professional. He leads the commissioning program and serves as a Technical Assistance provider for the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, while overseeing institutional, commercial, and educational design projects.
Steve Gnapragasam
Principal
Steve Gnapragasam has designed electrical, fire alarm, and lighting systems for projects ranging from high-end residential developments to major cultural centers since 2006. He serves as a member of the NYC Electrical License Board.