HQW Architects has provided architectural services for a variety of recreational facility types.  Clients have included the Newark Bears, the Sussex Skyhawks, the Newton Country Club, the Sussex County YMCA, Great Gorge Golf Club, Fredon Township, the Town of Newton, Sparta Township, Princeton-Blairstown Center, Blair Academy, Pope John Regional High School, and many others.  Projects have included; minor league ballparks, indoor and outdoor swimming facilities, tennis centers, squash courts, pavilions, weight training facilities, and Gymnasiums. 

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Newark, New Jersey
Capacity:  6,200

Located in the heart of Newark, New Jersey, the Bears and Eagles Riverfront Stadium http://www.newarkbears.com is a vital component to the rebirth of the city.  The stadium is home to the Newark Bears minor league baseball team, as well as the baseball teams for the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) and Rutgers University – Newark.  With a seating capacity of 6,200 the stadium seating arrangement provides everyone in attendance spectacular views of the action. 

The ballpark has 20 luxury suites, a picnic area, a party deck, a concert stage situated behind the outfield wall and a major league-caliber press box featuring two radio and television booths.  HQW Architects was selected by the construction manager to provide stadium design expertise relating to the design, scheduling, and construction aspects of the project.

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Frankford, New Jersey
Area: 55,000 sq. ft.

Surrounded by the Kittatinny Mountain Range and historic Sussex County farmland, Skylands Park http://www.sussexskyhawks.com is a multiuse recreational facility centered around the minor league baseball team the New Jersey Cardinals (currently the Sussex Skyhawks).  The facility consists of a 21,000 sq.ft. stadium / ticket / retail structure, a 3,600 sq.ft. maintenance building, a 7,400 sq.ft. clubhouse, 6,400 sq.ft. museum, and 16,600 sq.ft. recreational facility. 

HQW Architects were selected by the owner to work with the Lescher and Mahoney Sports Group to provide contract administration services for the project. Working in conjunction with other design team members, HQW Architects was responsible for the coordination between the owner, Lescher and Mahoney, and the Construction Manager as well as obtaining all construction permits.

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Hardyston, New Jersey
Area: 34,000 sq. ft.

The Sussex County branch of the YMCA http://metroymcas.org/html/scabout_us.cfm is dedicated to “Building strong kids, strong families amd strong communities”.  After operating out of a variety of temporary locations throughout Sussex County, it was ultimatly decided that a dedicated facility was needed in order to reach the entire community and to provide the services nessasary to meet their stated goals.     

HQW Architects was commissioned to design a facility that would meet the existing needs but to do so in a manner that would allow for the future expansion of the facility.  The result is a facility that features a large swimming pool, a wellness center, cardio facilities, locker rooms and several multipurpose rooms. The glass and masonry design elements unite the exterior while delineating the building’s program spaces.  The curved roofs highlight disparate interior areas and give the building a unique character. The strategic use of daylighting allows normally dark interior spaces to be light-filled and friendly.

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