CAPE LOOKOUT PIER & FERRY TERMINAL

AMI partnered with the National Park Service (NPS) to develop a plan for a ferry terminal that connects thousands of visitors to the Cape Lookout National Seashore. The team utilized a series of field trips and stakeholder meetings to develop the initial design concepts that met all project program and sustainability requirements, and also kept this project in budget.

Design of the dock provides safe accessibility while ensuring full ADA compliance by incorporating a self-leveling floating platform and concrete dock. Services included design and calculations; technical specifications for materials and components including timber piles and steal piles; wood framing; performance specs for manufactured items including floating dock and aluminum ramp; overall design optimization to meet local park service needs as well as project requirements of ADA access.

This project met all requirements of the Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards (ABAAS) for facilities for visitors and employees. All work performed complied with applicable laws, regulations and NPS policies and guidelines.