Bernalillo County Courthouse Detention
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Albuquerque |
NM |
This is a nine-story building with 288 prison cells with holding and booking facilities and rooftop recreation areas. Main construction: post-tensioned waffle pan deck floor system with honeycombed cells cantilevered from the main frame. Basement construction provided underground connections to the original Albuquerque Police Department Offices and the Bernalillo County Court Facilities. A pre-cast panel skin covers the building. |
| San Juan County Detention Center |
Farmington |
NM |
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| McKinley County Detention Center |
Gallup |
NM |
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| Lea County Detention Facility |
Hobbs |
NM |
The project requires architectural services for construction of a new 432-bed county detention facility in Lovington, New Mexico. The proposed site is on a 25-acre site southeast of the intersection of Commercial Street and Avenue K. The facility will house up to 400 adult (male and female) and 32 juvenile inmates in separate buildings. The facility shall be designed for an efficient 100-bed future expansion for adult inmates with support services sized for a total of 532 beds. |
| Valencia County Detention Center |
Los Lunas |
NM |
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| Holloman Air Force Base Physical Fitness Center |
Alamogordo |
NM |
This 1998 project included a partial second-floor mall, gymnasium, enclosed pool and exercise rooms. Foundation was designed as a monolithic stiffened mat in accordance with Army Corps of Engineers standards and design criteria. Construction cost was $10 million. |
| Holloman Air Force Base German Air Force Hanger |
Alamogordo |
NM |
The A-E team was challenged with providing a new Supply Warehouse for the German Air Force Tornado Bed down at Holloman Air Force Base. The Supply Warehouse, at 5,197 square meters, is required for the storage of spare parts, equipment and ancillary equipment, house stores and offices of the German Garrison Administration, military clothing sales and a shoppette for the German personnel stationed at Holloman. Included in the facility is space for fixed shelves and warehouse storage systems, loading ramps, offices, sales and other support areas. The specific structural design included a pre-engineered metal building frame, with independent structural second floor with freestanding CMU stair towers. The challenge to the structural engineers was to provide a set of documents that provided coordination between the pre-engineered metal building and a structural steel framing system for both vertical and lateral carring systems. This project was designed in US Standards and then translated into metrics. |
| Kirtland Air Force Base Advance Laser Facility |
Albuquerque |
NM |
This facility is used for research and development of chemical, electrical and hybrid lasers for both ground and space-based systems. It consists of several laboratories, a central vacuum building, central HVAC building, device test areas, and administrative areas. The facility is two stories, except for the high-bay areas, which are one-story. The labs were designed so that the interior configurations can be changed to fit the needs of new experiments as they come to fruition. Provisions for all utilities and experimental gasses for each space was a consideration. Optical items are common to most laser work; therefore, space devoted to optical research with proper vibration isolation was required. Unification of support elements such as chemical and equipment delivery and storage, supply functions, yard storage and waste handling was also required. The laboratory and device test spaces are separated from the storage and administrative areas and were designed for classified and unclassified experiments. |
Kirtland Air Force Base 3.5 Meter Telescope
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Albuquerque |
NM |
The primary mission of the Starfire Optical Range (SOR) is to develop and demonstrate optical wave front control technologies. The Starfire Optical Range houses a 3.5-meter telescope (currently the largest telescope in the world equipped with adaptive optics designed for satellite tracking), a 1.5-meter telescope, and a 1.0-meter beam director. Chavez-Grieves was selected for a project to add the beam director to the northern half of the building housing the SOR and to renovate the interior of the existing low bay for the addition of a new screen room, optics laboratory and control room. Utilities serving the building were upgraded to meet the demands of the new facility by connecting to nearby utility tunnels and emergency generators. A new grounding system was also added. The new construction consisted of a cast-in-place pier surrounded by a spiraling stair and exterior masonry walls. The pier is seismically isolated from all adjacent structures and is supported by a drilled pier foundation. The pier is topped with a cast-in-place concrete floor slab and a 20' dome. Renovations included the additions of support and circulation space. The optics laboratory has a 30" isolation slab for the full extent of the room. The existing mechanical room was completely renovated to provide space for new chillers and heat exchangers and it's floor was raised approximately 3'.
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| Cannon Air Force Base Flight Simulator Facility |
Curry County |
NM |
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Cannon Air Force Base Air Traffic Control Tower
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Curry County |
NM |
Chavez-Grieves engineers completed design analysis on the new Air Traffic Control Tower at Cannon Air Force Base, near Clovis, New Mexico. The new facility will provide an improved working and training environment for controllers to control and oversee air traffic at Cannon Air Force Base. The current tower’s cab was built in 1958 to accommodate three controllers and the standard complement of 1950s-vintage air traffic control equipment. The new facility will accommodate current staff levels and provide state-of-the-art equipment to accomplish its mission. The project is a joint venture with DCSW Architects, Merrick and Company, and Bohannan Huston Engineers. The new facility is a 12-story structure, approximately 143 feet high, with the area containing about 8,200-square feet. Construction cost limitation for the tower is $4.4 million. The design for the main tower is a rectangular shaft of pre-cast concrete. The structural panels have a textural in-fill area inset between pre-cast concrete corner elements. These visually powerful pre-cast concrete corner columns are aligned with the facets of the hexagonal upper form. The elevations feature a vertical metal strip in the middle of the concrete in-fill panels. These metal strips serve as a vertical feature and provide an organizing element for the windows. The catwalk is pre-cast concrete with a horizontal steel railing.
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| Fort Irwin Ambulatory Care |
Fort Irwin |
CA |
The Ambulatory Care Clinic is located at Fort Irwin, California, and provides outpatient medical care to the battalion-size task forces of the National Training Center at Fort Irwin. It serves a population of over 15,000 military personnel and dependents. The following services are provided: Primary Care, Preventive Medicine, Community Mental Health Services, ENT/Audiology, Optometry, Family Practice, Aviation Medicine, Radiology, Laboratory and Pharmacy. The clinic is one story in height and contains 29,585 gross square feet of floor area. The building is oriented toward existing medical and dental facilities with a central landscaped court and parking spread around the facility. The building integrates into the desert setting with a low profile, site berms, protective overhangs and trellises. Flexibility is built into the site and building design, with expansion easily occurring by extending corridors in any direction. The structural and mechanical systems designs are also flexible for adaptive change of use or expansion. The building is designed for energy conservation, life safety, low maintenance, and state of the art technology interface. |
Warren Air Force Base Fitness Center
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Laramie |
WY |
The Physical Fitness Center is a Design/Build, 52,000-SF project for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers including a large multi-court gymnasium, racquetball courts, exercise areas, wellness center, office space, and administrative space. The building consists of a curved glass atrium entry, a structural steel frame with standing seam metal roofing, and brick veneer. The complete site package also involved the construction of parking lots, landscaping and utilities. The Physical Fitness Center was turned over to F.E. Warren AFB a month ahead of schedule. |
| Luke Air Force Base Children's Center |
Phoenix |
AZ |
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Sandia National Laboratories: Microsystems and Engineering Science Applications (MESA)
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Albuquerque |
NM |
Chavez-Grieves Consulting Engineers, Inc. is providing structural engineering design for this $120 million project. It is a new state-of the-art facility that will provide the capabilities essential to maintain a safe, secure, and reliable nuclear weapon stockpile. It will create a computationally intensive environment for the design, integration, prototype fabrication, and qualification of integrated microsystems into weapon components, subsystems and systems for the U.S. nuclear weapon stockpile. The project consists of three buildings, Micro Fab, Micro Lab, and WIF (Weapons Integration Facility). All three buildings are vibration sensitive with the Fab having the strictest criteria. The Fab is mostly comprised of a clean room environment for chip manufacturing, and is an extension of the existing 858 building. This manufacturing process requires three building levels; the subfab for running of utilities, the fab or clean rooms level, and the fan deck or equipment level. The fab level slab is comprised of a concrete waffle slab with raised flooring on top and utilities need to run from the subfab to the fab level. Therefore, there are "pop outs" in the waffle to run these utilities, four in each waffle. This creates so many holes in the floor diaphragm that a new design method for buildings was implemented using a strut and tie method. This method is just being introduced in the new American Concrete Institute (ACI) concrete code. The Fab also has storage areas for hazard materials/chemicals, which requires containment and blast structures. This $462 million, 391,000 square foot project includes three buildings, laboratories, cleanrooms, and office space for microsystems research. Includes structural steel, concrete waffle slabs, extensive earth retaining structures, anti-terrorist force protection and strict vibration limits.
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| Sandia National Laboratories: Test Capabilities Revitalization (Experiment Science Complex) |
Albuquerque |
NM |
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| Sandia National Laboratories: ZR Infrastructure |
Albuquerque |
NM |
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Sandia National Laboratories: Building 983 Crane Replacement
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Albuquerque |
NM |
The project was given to Chavez-Grieves at special request of the Laboratories project structural engineer because of the complicated design and existing structure evaluation needed. The initial construction procedures have resulted in structural damage to some roof and wall sections in building 983. This damage includes cracking of the concrete beams at the roof to wall connection, requiring restoration of these structural members. Additionally, the facility crane support is integral with the wall structure and damage has occurred to the supporting area, again, due to the poor original installation procedures. This has caused a safety liability because of the structural damage under the crane rail supports in the wall. Several years ago, cracking near the rail supports was repaired with a design solution that is barely adequate for the loads routinely lifted (crane is rated at 10 tons). The facility now requires a larger lift capacity of 20 tons. During Title I of this project, it was determined that the existing structure is adequate for the additional with some minor reinforcement at two overhead doors. |
Sandia National Laboratories: Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies Core
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Albuquerque |
NM |
The Sandia National Laboratories Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies (CINT) Core Facility is a new office/laboratory building to be constructed near Sandia's Tech Area I. The center's mission is to provide researchers a state-of-the-art facility for performing nanoscale science research. It will contain approximately 83,000 gross square feet, including nearly 26,000 net square feet of laboratory space. Included will be synthesis labs for chemical and biological work, characterization labs for optical and laser work, and Class 1000 clean rooms for integration operations. Unique design features of the building include: class1000 clean rooms with the ability to achieve Class 1 with mini-environments, HVAC design for chemical-free air streams, and structural and mechanical design to minimize vibrations in floor slabs. Site improvements include security fencing, service drives and yards, signage, parking, and landscaping. Site utility work will be extensive because of the distance the existing Sandia utility infrastructure must be extended. Preliminary construction cost is approximately $23 million. |
| Sandia National Laboratories: Building 800 Seismic Upgrade |
Albuquerque |
NM |
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Los Alamos National Laboratories: National Securities Science Building (NSSB)
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Los Alamos |
NM |
This 275,000 square foot, seven-story tower and adjacent parking structure are the latest developments in Los Alamos National Laboratory Technical Area 3 (TA-3). Construction completion is anticipated for mid-summer of 2005, and total construction cost is $65 million. The tower replaces an existing 45-year-old administrative structure whose organization and infrastructure can no longer support the mission of nuclear stockpile safety and the reduction of the threat from weapons of mass destruction. The Performance Category 2 (PC-2) tower will provide office and research space for seven hundred employees engaged in theoretical and applied physics, computational sciences, and the laboratory senior management and program administration functions. It will also contain a Lecture Hall with 600 seats, which will be the primary large meeting space for both classified and unclassified discussions. The basement of the tower will house the historical archives of the laboratory, along with volumes of documents and data. The four story parking structure is sited on a former parking lot site at the entrance to TA-3, and will provide over 600 spaces, including those for electric cars and handicapped spaces. The project delivery method for this commission is design build; Chavez-Grieves performs as the design team project manager for the builder Hensel Phelps, and is also the structural engineering firm for both the tower and the as well as the parking structure. Design activities commenced in August of 2003, with construction anticipated to start in February of 2004.
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Los Alamos National Laboratories: Strategic Computing Complex (SCC)
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Los Alamos |
NM |
This project consists of a 300,000 square foot super computing complex, including a 43,500 square foot computer room and 300 offices. Responsibilities included Project Management through planning and preliminary design, production of the Conceptual Design Report and the Design-Build Request for Proposal for this $100million project. SCC is LANL’s first attempt at design/build and because of its success, the delivery method may be used for future procurements. As a major piece of the ASCI (Accelerated Strategic Computing Initiative) the SCC will house the world’s fastest computer at 100TerraOps when completely built out. Colaboratories and visualization theaters are provided in both secure and non-secure spaces for facilitating modeling techniques and knowledge. |
| Los Alamos National Laboratories: Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies Gateway (CINT) |
Los Alamos |
NM |
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Los Alamos National Laboratories: Nuclear Materials Safeguards and Security Upgrades Project (NMSSUP)
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Los Alamos |
NM |
Lead Structural Engineer for two masonry buildings designed for strict seismic and security barrier requirements.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation Building
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Albuquerque |
NM |
Construction was completed in March 2004 on this approximately 103,914 square feet complex to house the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Field Office. It will include: 142 inside secured parking spaces and 30 outside secured parking spaces for office Government vehicles. It also includes a 98,985 gross square foot office building, 16,435 gross square foot building, and 330-car parking garage. The 116,500 square foot project is located on land near I-25 and north of Comanche NE. The General Services Administration is leasing the building on behalf of the FBI for 20 years. The three-story project features typical office space, a gym and break room as well as conference areas. The project takes its design cues from many of the 1930s- era Work Project Administration buildings in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Designers used an extensive amount of traditional 3.5-inch brick, with Albuquerque's Beaty Masonry placing 50,000 units in multiple tones. Cornices and a subtle color palette that echoes the colors of New Mexico's high desert compliment the simple and straight forward architecture. Sandstone bands running vertically add more accents, along with lightly punched windows, and horizontal brick banding of multiple colors. The $16 million building employs high-end finishes and features to create a class "A" office building.
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Bureau of Indian Affairs Office Buildings I and II
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Albuquerque |
NM |
Chavez-Grieves provided structural engineering project management on this large office complex north of downtown Albuquerque. The Bureau of Indian Affairs responsibility is the administration and management of 55.7 million acres of land held in trust by the United States for American Indians, Indian tribes and Alaska Natives. There are 562 federal recognized tribal governments in the United States. Developing forestlands, leasing assets on these lands, directing agricultural programs, protecting water and land rights, developing and maintaining infrastructure and economic development are all part of the agency's responsibility. The 150,000 square foot facility includes law enforcement offices, conference and meeting spaces and training areas. |
| Federal Bureau of Investigation Building |
Oklahoma City |
OK |
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Federal Bureau of Investigation Building
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San Antonio |
TX |
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Federal Bureau of Investigation Building
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Louisville |
KY |
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Bernalillo County Courthouse
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Albuquerque |
NM |
The Bernalillo County Courthouse is a 273,000 square foot, 7-story basement building, with a 4-story open atrium. There is also a 92,000 square foot, 4-story District Attorney's building, both located in Albuquerque's Downtown district. Chavez-Grieves provided structural design and engineering. The Courthouse is the first Albuquerque building of its size to be designed to the 1997 UBC. The structural system consists of lightweight concrete over metal deck floor slabs, composite steel floor beams, wide flange columns, auger-cast pile foundations, cast-in-place concrete basement walls and cast-in-place concrete columns. Unique structural design issues include: 30'-0" cylindrical post-tensioned turret atop courthouse roof, and an architectural screen wall/roof constructed of rolled/curved wide flange beams suspended 20'-0" above the courthouse roof. The ground floor plan includes suspended slab, slab-on-grade, sloping plaza framing, ramps-on-grade and on suspended slab, portals, three finish floor elevations, 8" CMU blast protection walls, 6" CMU. Architect: FMSM |
Metropolitan Courthouse
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Albuquerque |
NM |
The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Courthouse is 225,000 s.f. of courtrooms, courts administration, processing, and administrative space. The facility is designed to house 24 judicial chambers, with limited below-grade parking. The Metropolitan Courthouse is an extremely heavy public service environment. The facility will emphasize durability and public image, while concentrating on the ease of circulation for all users. Separate and secure circulation is provided for judges, in-custody individuals, and the public. The Metropolitan Courthouse project is being developed by DCSW Architects in association with HLM Design, and is presently in the construction phase. The design features a 10-story urban structure in the judicial complex zone of downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico, and a 950-car parking garage. |
| Sandoval County Judicial Complex |
Bernalillo |
NM |
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McKinley County Courthouse
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Gallup |
NM |
This 20,000 sq. ft. courthouse facility, currently under design, will house four courtrooms with two jury rooms, judges’ chambers, clerk’s office and holding cell. The facility will contain courtroom and clerk space access flooring for technology flexibility, a secure entry and public lobby, secure judge entry, and secure detainee entry. The single-story facility will be constructed of masonry, stone and metal roof panels to minimize maintenance costs. Glass is used throughout the facility in order to take advantage of the natural daylight, to maximize employee comfort, and minimize electrical costs. Architect: NCA |
Chaves County Courthouse
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Roswell |
NM |
The project consisted of structural and civil engineering services for a 60,000 square foot addition to the existing Chaves County Courthouse. The courthouse is listed on the National and State Register of Historic Properties. The project required demolition of the old Chaves County Detention Center and selected county properties just east of the courthouse. Chavez-Grieves designed the renovation of existing offices and courtrooms, as well as new office space, holding cells and courtrooms for the district courts. A second floor addition to the County Juvenile Detention Center was also designed to house juvenile detainees and additional classroom and recreation facilities. CG also designed on-site and off-site parking immediately east of the courthouse for use by employees and the public. |
New Mexico Court of Appeals
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Santa Fe |
NM |
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| Santa Fe Judge Steve Herrera District Courthouse |
Santa Fe |
NM |
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| McKinley County Law Enforcement Center |
Gallup |
NM |
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| Santa Fe Public Safety Facility |
Santa Fe |
NM |
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| Fire Station #3: White Rock Public Safety Facility |
White Rock |
NM |
Located on a 4.5 acre site in White Rock, Station 3 of the Los Alamos County Fire Department is a 33,000-sq-ft structure built in front of a steep hillside. his innovative structure, with accommodations for 16 firefighters and four officers, required the installation of 33,000 sq ft of post-tensioned waffle-style lab. The building benefits this enclave in several critical ways, with a training/conference room available to community members and organizations. Support spaces include a command center for emergency response, along with a library and study areas for off-duty firefighters. Constructed in a single story 25 days ahead of schedule, the complex does not interfere with views of the hillside and seamlessly integrates into the surrounding palette. Masonry systems reflect the natural surroundings while the storefront systems provide natural sun shading. Longevity and low maintenance were key factors in the construction of the station, with durable exterior materials used to ensure that the community will not be burdened with upkeep of this building, which is designed to accommodate population growth for the next 25 years. |
