The Concourse E project at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport converted an existing stormwater management pond into a parking area for commercial airline and commuter aircraft.
Designed by architect Helmut Jahn, the 17-story 1900 Reston Metro Plaza is supported by a structural concrete exoskeleton of sloping columns that form an X on the exterior of the building.
Cooperation among the designer, owner and construction manager allowed this $33.9-million project to reach substantial completion ahead of schedule and under budget despite converting a structure designed for commercial office and warehouse use into a manufacturing facility.
To build one of the largest single data center structures in Data Center Alley, the team had to adhere to the client’s tight deadline, making the integration of design and construction processes critical.
The $90-million rehabilitation of Longwood Gardens’ Main Fountain Garden addressed chronic mechanical problems, aging infrastructure and limited visitor access while restoring the garden’s 1930s architectural character.
The project team was able to deliver in just 180 days this two-story, 22.5-MW, 225,000-sq-ft greenfield data center, including the fit-out and commissioning of 160,000 sq ft of data hall space and MEP galleries.