LONGSHOTS at Aqueduct is a 24,000 sf + horse race simulcasting facility within the existing Aqueduct Race Track Grandstand building. The facility was designed for The New York Racing Association to provide an upscale horse racing venue for patrons of Aqueduct Racetrack. Renovations designed by Architectra and Contract Environments were completed in April of 2014.
The facility includes but is not limited to the following:
Full service bar and kitchen
Over 400 televisions for race viewing
Over 100 betting terminals (a combination of self-bet and manned teller locations)
Over 270 Individual betting carrels with personal monitor and option of portable betting terminals.
A General Player’s Club and Elite Player’s Club with access based on NYRA Member Rewards status
Custom designed carpet throughout – utilizing equestrian/racing motifs
Custom Designed Graphic Murals
The facility has been submitted to the GBCI (Green Building Council) for LEED Certified status but the design team is optimistic that LEED Silver Certification may be achieved through implementation of the following:
Community connectivity
Water use reduction through low flow sinks, toilets and urinals
Commissioning of HVAC system
Lighting power reduction
Storage and Collection of recyclables
Use of highly recycled content materials & products where possible
Use of regional materials where possible
Use of low emitting materials, adhesives and sealants where possible
