Union City High School

Client: NJSDA

Project: Union City High School

Epic Interiors’ role: Subcontractor

Reference: Thomas Leane, Former Director, Union City Redevelopment Agency; 201.424.3862

Project scope: This state-of-the-art high school consolidates programs and replaces two existing high schools. A stand-alone, seven-level parking garage with 200 spaces was also part of the project. The design follows a Green Building concept to meet the need for replacing a four-acre field (formerly part of the demolished Roosevelt Stadium). It also accommodates a new high school to address overcrowding, without acquiring privately held real estate in Union City, the most densely populated city in America.

During site preparation, the team removed over 90,000 square yards of unsuitable fill. Additionally, they blasted and recycled 50,000 cubic yards of rock, reusing it on-site. Structurally, the building was designed for zero deflection. Given the playing field’s location, the roof slab contains no expansion joints. A fluid-applied hot membrane ensures waterproofing protection for the auditorium and gymnasium located below the field.

A unique feature of the facility is the regulation-size playing field. This field, used for football, baseball, soccer, and lacrosse, sits on the roof of the building, 40 feet above grade.