2004 Quail Creek Drive, Suite 200 Wichita Falls, Texas 76308
Contact:
• o: 940.767.7478
• c: 940.337.2016
• www.slatx.us
• nschreiber@slatx.us
Firm Ownership:
• Troy Secord, AIA
• Craig Hopkins, AIA
• Danny Richardson jr, AIA
• Nichole Schroeder, AIA
• Marcela Medellin, AIA, NCIDQ
• Nick Schreiber, Assoc. AIA, DBIA
Unique Entity ID:
• SLA: DCK5M7MKK6D6
• SLA+Cyntergy JV: M6BMT2V794J4
• Cyntergy-SLA JV: PVJ8HHYG4595
• Ballard-SLA SDVOSB JV: DRZHMJAEN4J8
NAICS:
• 541310
• 541330
• 541340
• 541410
SLA is a Self-Certified Small Business
SLA Architects (formerly Secord & Lebow Architects, LLP) is a versatile and talented architectural and interior design firm located in Wichita Falls, Texas. We primarily focus on public and institutional architecture which includes federal, state, and municipal agencies. We also have completed commercial retail properties, healthcare facilities, industrial facilities, banks, churches, and K-12 facilities.
Since inception, SLA has nourished long-term relationships with clients throughout Texas and the entire southwest. As leaders of distinctive yet functional architecture, we provide creative, thoughtful, and efficient designs. We reliably guide the client with the willingness and desire to bring their visions to fruition. We depend on the relationships we grow with our clients, and in turn, our clients learn to depend on us. It is because of these relationships, as well as our commitment to excellent design, that SLA has been able to thrive.
state agencies including TxDOT, Texas Dept of Criminal Justice, Texas Health & Human Services, and Texas Army National Guard. We also have experience in the commercial and retail sector, mostly local to the Wichita Falls area, having completed designs for banks, credit unions, churches, restaurants, vehicle service facilities, and car dealerships.
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SLA is proud to be a general practice firm having worked on a wide range of small and large scale projects including dormitories/ barracks, administrative/offices facilities, highway rest areas, training facilities, firing ranges, hangars, tank trails, Federal Government Secure Facilities, K-12 schools, athletic complexes and churches. Our projects for federal government agencies range from $150K to $150M and include all project delivery types, such as Design/Build, Design/ Bid/Build RFP Development, Design/ Build RFP Development, Planning Studies, Charrette Reports, Project Definition Reports, and Schematic Plans. We primarily work within the southwestern region but have expanded to the Atlantic coast over the past half-decade, with projects at White Sands Missile Range, NM; Fort Carson, CO; US Air Force Academy at West Point, NY; Fort Drum, NY; Fort Meade, MD; Fort Liberty, NC; and Tyndall AFB, FL. We have had contracts with multiple
Furthermore, we have joint venture partnerships with Cyntergy AEC and Ballard CLC. Cyntergy is an A/E firm located in Tulsa, OK and has worked extensively in the retail/commercial development sector with clients such as Walmart (nationwide remodel program), The Exchange (AAFES), and Defense Commissary as well as many other federal clients. Our relationship with Cyntergy has grown to requiring a second JV iteration. Ballard is an SDVOSB civil engineering firm located in Alexandria, LA with experience in the southwestern division. Through these joint ventures, we are able to provide the majority of services “in-house”, which includes mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil, structural, and fire protection.
SLA provides full project management and design quality control management services. SLA’s partners participate in every project phase at both the management and technical levels. Designs are prepared in a very systematic manner with the primary focus on meeting the User’s needs, goals, and objectives. SLA has become an architectural practice known region-wide for its dedication to creative design and accompanying client service. This dedication is demonstrated by our wide ranging list of repeat clientele and their eagerness to retain our firm time and again.
As always, the number one goal when SLA leads a team is not to just complete a successful project, but to build a successful
relationship with our client.
Firm Partners / Primary Project Managers
Troy Secord, AIA, LEED AP tsecord@slatx.us
Craig Hopkins, AIA chopkins@slatx.us
Danny Richardson jr, AIA,LEED AP BD+C dannyr@slatx.us
Darrell Hobbs, AIA dhobbs@slatx.us
Matt McCarthy mattm@slatx.us
Marcela Medellin, AIA, NCIDQ mmedellin@slatx.us
Nichole Schroeder, AIA, LEED AP BD+C nicholes@slatx.us
Project Managers / Architects
Jordan Dixon, AIA jdixon@slatx.us
Architectural Interns
Lynn Berry, LEED GA lberry@slatx.us
Devon Burkhalter devonb@slatx.us
CADD Techs / Drafters
Doug Dison ddison@slatx.us
B. Cole Henson, AIA, CDT chenson@slatx.us
Greg Mullen gmullen@slatx.us
Firm Partner / PM / Marketing Director
Nicholas Schreiber, Assoc. AIA, DBIA nschreiber@slatx.us
Renovation of 9400 Block Hammerhead Barracks and Central Utility Plant
Fort Cavazos, Texas
Federal Goverment
Project Delivery Method:
• Design/Build
Completion Date:
• Design: July 2024
• Construction: July 2026
Construction Cost:
• $188,237,500 (est)
SLA Specific Project Expertise:
• Project Management
• Design Quality Control Management
• Architectural Design
• Interior Design
• Masterplanning
• Value Engineering
• Sustainable Design
SLA Team Members:
• Troy Secord, AIA, LEED AP
• Craig Hopkins, AIA
• Darrell Hobbs, AIA
• Marcela Medellin, AIA, NCIDQ
• Greg Mullen, Assoc AIA
• Nicholas Schreiber, Assoc AIA, DBIA
Project Contact:
• Steve Hudson, Construction PM
• 512.556.5451
• guyco@earthlink.net
SLA has served as the Design Manager and is providing architectural/interior design on renovations to the Hammerhead style barracks at Fort Cavazos on the 9400 Block, through a Design/Build partnership with Guyco, Inc. as the general contractor.
The design included the complete interior and exterior renovations totaling 366,000sf across eight barracks including a Central Energy Plant. The purpose of these renovations is to improve energy efficiency and provide a better living environment for the soldiers that will last for many years to come.
In selective demolition of the barracks, all interior spaces were gutted in the structure except at the COF areas which received patch and repair. The new barracks design is an efficient modular layout within the footprint of the existing building structure and consists of dwelling units designed for dual occupancy with a central entry/ circulation/dining area and two bedrooms each with an adjacent walk-in closet. The design provides a more efficient HVAC system and fire protection system as well as site grading / drainage upgrades, replacement of sidewalks, parking lot striping, dumpster pads, dumpster enclosures, lighting, and landscaping.
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US ARMY
CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Fort Worth District
Federal Government
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Renovation of 10000 Block Hammerhead Barracks and Central Energy Plant
Fort Cavazos, Texas
Federal Goverment
Project Delivery Method:
• Design/Build
Completion Date:
• Phase I: October 2023
• Phase II: November 2023
• Phase III: November 2024
• Phase IV: November 2024
Construction Cost:
• Phase I: $67,030,128
• Phase II: $33,027,000
• Phase III: $74,939,500
• Phase IV: $59,140,000
SLA Specific Project Expertise:
• Project Management
• Design Quality Control Management
• Architectural Design
• Interior Design
• Masterplanning
• Value Engineering
• Sustainable Design
SLA Team Members:
• Troy Secord, AIA, LEED AP
• Craig Hopkins, AIA
• Darrell Hobbs, AIA
• Marcela Medellin, AIA, NCIDQ
• Greg Mullen, Assoc AIA
• Nicholas Schreiber, Assoc AIA, DBIA
Project Contact:
• Steve Hudson, Construction PM
• 512.556.5451
• guyco@earthlink.net
SLA has served as the Design Manager and is providing architectural/interior design on four phases of renovations to the Hammerhead style barracks at Fort Cavazos on the 10000 Block, with all phases being Design/Build partnerships with Guyco, Inc. as the general contractor. The purpose of these renovations is to improve energy efficiency, mitigate mold growth, and provide a better living environment for our nation’s soldiers that will last the next twenty-plus years.
Phase I includes five barracks (B10009, B10010, B10011, B10016 and B10018) and totals 235,000sf in interior/ exterior shell renovations. This project also includes upgrades and renovations to CEP B10017.
Phase II includes two barracks (B10005 and B10007) and totals 94,000sf in interior/exterior shell renovation.
Phase III includes four barracks (B10001, B10002, B10003, and B10004) and totals approximately 190,000sf in interior/exterior shell renovation.
Phase IV includes three barracks (B10020, B10021, and B10022) and totals approximately 140,000sf in interior/ exterior shell renovation.
These renovations include renovations of the Arms Vault and supply support storage for TA-50 gear in the basements and includes a Company Operations Faciilty on the first floor. The projects will replace and upgrade the buildings’ entire exterior envelope, balcony breezeway soffits, roof, interior dwelling spaces (barracks), administrative spaces (COFs), laundry rooms, dayrooms, storage rooms and utility spaces. Other aspects of the renovation include site grading / drainage upgrades, replacement of sidewalks, parking lot striping, dumpster pads, dumpster enclosures, lighting, and landscaping.
Each Dwelling Unit is designed for dual occupancy and will have a central entry/circulation/dining area along with two bedrooms with an adjacent walk-in closet in each bedroom. For occupancy considerations, there are a total of twenty-eight Dwelling Units with two residents per dwelling unit which equates to fifty-six residents per building.
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US ARMY
CORPS
OF ENGINEERS
Mobile District
Federal Government
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Special Purpose Refueler Vehicle Maintenance Facility
Zone 2, Tyndall AFB, Florida Federal Goverment
Project Delivery Method:
• Design/Build
Completion Date:
• Construction: July 2024
Construction Cost:
• $8,031,133
SLA Specific Project Expertise:
• Project Management
• Design Quality Control Management
• Architectural Design
• Interior Design
• Sustainability Design
• Space Planning / Programming
SLA Team Members:
• Troy Secord, AIA, LEED AP
• Marcela Medellin, AIA, NCIDQ
• Greg Mullen, Assoc AIA
• Nicholas Schreiber, Assoc AIA, DBIA
Project Contact:
• Bobby Blumenthal - 4KG/ACC JV Project Mgr
• 706.288.7135
• Bobby@4kglobalinc.com
Hurricane Michael decimated the majority of Tyndall AFB in October 2018. The Air Force has since made it a mission to design “The Base of the Future” which is estimated to be a $4B complete re-build. As part of the reconstruction efforts, SLA and the 4KG/ACC JV team were awarded this Special Purpose Vehicle Maintenance Facility.
The 8,200sf building is designed around the four vehicle bays. Supporting storage rooms for tool and spare parts, hazardous material, hazardous waste, and other items are located on one end of the building, while administrative spaces along with restrooms, mechanical, electrical, and telecom support spaces are located on the other end of the building. The architectural style and design elements were established in the preparation of the RFP and confirmed to meet the Installation Facility Standards, USACE standards, and User requirements. The Facility is located adjacent at the southwest corner of the existing Refueler Complex at the west-end of Fuels Road. A new circulation drive will run along the existing western fence line with the main building site located partially within the open space of the Refueler Complex.
This facility is used to store vehicles and to perform maintenance on them. These vehicles are used for fuel transport, such as JP-8 and diesel fuel. Included are four drive-through maintenance bays for the twenty-seven active R111 refueling vehicles on base. Support spaces include an administrative private office, a management and administrative open office, a break room, restroom, a safety aisle, space for hazardous material and hazardous waste, IAP storage, and mechanical support spaces. One bay is equipped with a 80,000lb-vehicle lift.
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US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Fort Worth District
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Renovation of Judicial Center, Bldg 6380
Fort Bliss, Texas
Federal Goverment
Project Delivery Method:
• D/B/B RFP Development
Completion Date:
• March 2024
Construction Cost:
• $16.4M (est)
SLA Specific Project Expertise:
• Project Management
• Design Quality Control Management
• Architectural Design
• Interior Design
• Charrette Services
• Feasibility Assessment
• Space Planning / Programming
SLA Team Members:
• Troy Secord, AIA, LEED AP
• Craig Hopkins, AIA
• Jordan Dixon, AIA
• Lynn Berry, Assoc. AIA
Project Contact:
• Rich Graham
• 817.886.1802
• richard.l.graham@usace.army.mil
SLA recently submitted the 65% Design submittal for this project that is set to be complete by March of 2024. Building 6380 is a 40,800sf, one-story structure with a 9,600sf occupied basement under the middle portion of the building. The building was originally constructed as an off-post, multi-tenant strip center. The Fort Bliss boundary was later expanded and this facility was converted to administrative use. The public side of the building façade (east side) was upgraded, as part of that renovation, with a stucco finish and window/glazing replacement, which are still present to this day.
The design will convert the southern half (approximately 18,000sf) to a Judicial Center with two courtrooms. Site improvements include necessary parking arrangements for Judicial Centers and access drive to the building. The design for the Judicial center shall incorporate the prescribed items for a facility renovation in accordance with the COS Army Standard for a Judicial Center, to the degree possible within an existing facility, and with input and coordination between the COS for Judicial Centers and the customer. Building systems will be upgraded to meet Judicial Center standards including an interior remodel as well as HVAC, Electrical, Lighting, Communications, Security Systems, Plumbing, and Fire Protection.
Project design is ongoing with full government review and on schedule to meet the December deadline for the Corrected Final Design. SLA will then provide final Solicitation documents to USACE and assist in the bidding process through award which is anticipated to be March 2024.
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*Photos shown are pre-renovation.
Renovate Child Development Center
Altus AFB, Oklahoma
Federal Goverment
Project Delivery Method:
• D/B/B RFP Development
Completion Date:
• August 2023
Construction Cost:
• $13.5 (est)
SLA Specific Project Expertise:
• Project Management
• Design Quality Control Management
• Architectural Design
• Interior Design
• Charrette Services
• Feasibility Assessment
• Space Planning / Programming
SLA Team Members:
• Troy Secord, AIA, LEED AP
• Nick Schreiber, Assoc AIA, DBIA
• Marcela Medellin, AIA, NCIDQ
Project Contact:
• Lori Clinton, 97th CONF CD
• 580.481.7261
• lori.clinton@us.af.mil
In November of 2020, SLA+Cyntergy JV was awarded a task order to renovate the Child Develoment Center, Bldg 53 at Altus AFB to comply with Draft FC 4-740-14 and all relevant IBCs, NFPAs and UFCs, including 1-20001 and 4-010-01. The design will upgrade the facility to be a child-oriented, developmentally appropriate, environmentally sensitive and functional childcare facility for the family of all military and civilian employees and retirees.
Bldg 53 is the only facility on base that meets the requirements of a childcare center. Therefore, working alongside the CDC Director and conferring with Air Force Services Center (AFSVC), this project will be constructed through four phases while remaining as an operational facility.
The CDC provides childcare services for infants through school-aged children for the military men and women on base. Spaces include several Child Activity Rooms for various age groups. The child activity rooms each include diaper changing and toilet areas, food preparation areas, and storage rooms. Supporting areas include administrative offices, reception area, storage spaces, kitchen, and building support rooms.
Scope items include upgrades to HVAC, fire protection, plumbing, communications, and electrical systems as well as interior finishes, outdoor fencing, landscaping, security and ATFP. Project also includes an ICC 500 comliance community storm shelter. Due to the unforeseen requirement by the owner to include the price of a storm shelter in the IGE, the project was ultimately put on hold for over a year. The SLA+Cyntergy JV team received the new NTP in January of 2023.
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US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Fort Worth District
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Renovate Dining Facility (DFAC), Bldg 2457
Fort Bliss, Texas
Federal Goverment
Project Delivery Method:
• D/B RFP Development
Completion Date:
• July 2023
Construction Cost:
• $17.9M (est)
SLA Specific Project Expertise:
• Project Management
• Design Quality Control Management
• Architectural Design
• Interior Design
• Charrette Services
• Feasibility Assessment
• Space Planning / Programming
SLA Team Members:
• Troy Secord, AIA, LEED AP
• Craig Hopkins, AIA
• Jordan Dixon, AIA
• Lynn Berry, Assoc. AIA
Project Contact:
• Rich Graham
• 817.886.1802
• richard.l.graham@usace.army.mil
The objective is to renovate the decommissioned Dining Facility (DFAC) Building 2457 to restore the facility to full operational status to provide a functional, quality, and visually appealing dining facility for military personnel. The renovation will result in a complete and usable dining facility and extend the useful life of the facility for 25 years. The base bid with all options totals $17.9M in renovations (23,100sf).
Building improvements include a new roof, HVAC system and ductwork, plumbing, lighting, ceiling replacement, wall and floor restoration, grease interceptor, fire sprinkler, fire alarm and mass notification, functioning restrooms, electrical repairs, testing of remaining fixed equipment, and new foodservice equipment and building system equipment. Facility related building controls also include cybersecurity provisions. The final Solicitation submission was submitted to USACE-SWF in July 2023, almost a full month prior to the established POP of 335 days which included seventy-four days for the Engineering Assessment and Design Charrette period.
Multiple site visits have been made by the design team to Fort Bliss, initially for as-built verification and to document the facility, then the multi-day design charrette, design review meetings, and the VE conference. The D/B RFP has been submitted for government review at the 35%, 65%, 95%, and 100% Corrected Final with the Solicitation documents to be submitted.
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US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Fort Worth District
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B615
B615
B2006
Renovations to Multiple Buildings for Army North
JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, Texas
Federal Government
Project Delivery Method:
• D/B/B RFP Development
Completion Date:
• May 2022
Construction Cost:
• $33,200,000 (est)
SLA Specific Project Expertise:
• Architectural Design
• Interior Design
SLA Team Members:
• Troy Secord, AIA, LEED AP
• Craig Hopkins, AIA
• Jordan Dixon, AIA
Project Contact:
• Srujan Chikyala
• 469.236.4212
• srujan.chikyala@kenallinc.com
SLA Architects was the architectural and interiors consultant on this project for the Fort Worth District US Army Corps of Engineers on the Kenall/Freese and Nichols JV team. Our team was tasked with the simultaneous development of five separate D/B/B RFPs in support of Army North at Fort Sam Houston. The overall goal is to provide the users with comfortable offices and administrative/operational facilities that are conducive to their performance for the next twenty-five years.
Building 16: With a CCL of $9.7M, the historical “Quadrangle” required additional office space, updated hallways, fire suppression considerations, and renovated restrooms.
Building 44: With a CCL of $9M, the scope for this facility included renovations to the second and third story floors (60,000sf) to provide additional office space and to provide installation of fire suppression and detection systems; new interior finish out; new building systems; and design considerations to repair all elevators and to install a new passenger elevator in the lobby.
Building 615: With a CCL of $7M, the scope required renovation to both floors of the 27,453sf facility to provide training and admin space for the 323d Army Band “Fort Sam’s Own”. This included selective demolition/ protection of historical elements; removal and replacement of all doors and windows; new elevator addition; new entry portico and stair; new interior finishout; and new utility systems.
Building 2002: With a CCL of $3.5M, this project required additional admin & conference space for the 5th Recruiting Brigade. The scope included selective demolition; removal and replacement of all exterior doors and windows; interior updates and finish-out; and new utility systems.
Building 2006: With a CCL of $4M, this project required additional admin space for the 5th Recruiting Brigade. The scope included selective demolition; removal and replacement of all exterior doors and windows; new porches and stairs; replacement of wood framing; interior updates and finish-out; and new utility systems.
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Renovate Base Fitness Center, Bldg 156
Altus AFB, Oklahoma
Federal Goverment
Project Delivery Method:
• Planning Charrette Report
Completion Date:
• August 2021
Construction Cost:
• $8,156,981 (est)
SLA Specific Project Expertise:
• Project Management
• Design Quality Control Management
• Architectural Design
• Interior Design
• Space Planning / Programming
SLA Team Members:
• Troy Secord, AIA, LEED AP
• Marcela Medellin, AIA, NCIDQ
• Nick Schreiber, Assoc. AIA, DBIA
Project Contact:
• Lori Clinton, 97th CONF CD
• 580.481.7261
• lori.clinton@us.af.mil
The goal of this PCR is to recommend design path for the renovations and additions to Building 156, Base Fitness Center at Altus Air Force Base, OK to better accommodate the needs of the 97th Training Squadron and all Base users. Originally constructed in 1956, the facility has undergone several repair, addition, and alteration projects in an effort to increase its functionality and code compliance. The facility serves as the only indoor fitness location on base. It is utilized by the entire base population for general physical fitness, sporting events, and games. Additionally, this facility serves as a Health and Wellness Center and provides fitness assessment of military personnel and Unit PT.
The scope of this ADAL project includes renovation of the entire facility (52,517sf) and three additions, which include the north gymnasium mechanical room (280sf), an addition for the Unit physical fitness (2,650sf), and an administrative addition (6,250sf) to include offices, classrooms, storage, entry control counter, and break room. The exterior is designed to receive EIFS replacement and new doors and windows. Complete compliance with UFC criteria and other codes and standards are required due to the anticipated cost of the additions and alterations. Design considerations were provided to allow for two phases during construction to allow the facility to maintain operation.
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Hurricane Michael Rebuild, Zone 9, MWR Facilities
Tyndall AFB, Florida
Federal Goverment
Project Delivery Method:
• D/B RFP Development
Completion Date:
• March 2021
Construction Cost:
• $60M (estimate)
SLA Specific Project Expertise:
• Architectural Design
• Interior Design
• Masterplanning
• Sustainable Design
SLA Team Members:
• Troy Secord, AIA, LEED AP
• Danny Richardson jr, AIA, LEED AP
• Marcela Medellin, AIA, NCIDQ
Project Contact:
• Steven D McDavid Jr, PE
• 251.690.2621
• steven.d.mcdavid@usace.army.mil
This project includes full AE services for the D/B RFP Development of new MWR facilities at Tyndall AFB. These facilities include a 38,000sf outdoor recreation center; 5,000sf covered shelter; 3,750sf bath house; 900sf pump house; ballfield support facility; outdoor pool; sports fields; two splash pads; fueling and cleanout points for boating operations; fuel tank; roads and parking; jetty resurfacing and associated utilities for the site. Special wind and storm surge provisions have been incorporated to withstand future hurricanes on all new facilities.
Outdoor Recreation Center / Marina Site: SLA Architects performed as a subconsultant to the Tigerbrain/Cyntergy JV and specifically worked on the Marina Site. This twostory, mixed use facility is located at Beacon Hill Marina and will house a new restaurant and indoor game area; outdoor seating and observation decks; retail store as well as storage and administration space. The building is designed to house two major functions, each within its own wing, connected through a shared elevator lobby space and breezeway.
The ground level will be used to store outdoor water sports and recreational activity rental equipment used by MWR. Access to the upper level retail and restaurant will be through an enclosed lobby elevator space.
The facility will have a minimum elevation of 19’ above Mean Sea Level to the bottom of structure at the first occupied floor, and will be built on a deep pier foundation to reduce risk to wind and water damage from future hurricane activities.
The Covered Recreation Shelter is an open sided structure intended for recreational use for gatherings and/or quick access storage for water based recreational items during use. The actual building size (area) will not be more than 2,500 gross square feet as limited by the DD1391.
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US ARMY
CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Fort Worth District
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Renovation of H-Frame Barracks
Fort Cavazos, Texas
Federal Goverment
Project Delivery Method:
• Design/Build
Completion Date:
• Phase I: November 2019
• Phase II: October 2022
Final Construction Cost:
• Phase I: $53,064,940
• Phase II: $62,358,231
SLA Specific Project Expertise:
• Project Management
• Design Quality Control Management
• Architectural Design
• Interior Design
• Masterplanning
• Value Engineering
• Sustainable Design
SLA Team Members:
• Troy Secord, AIA, LEED AP
• Craig Hopkins, AIA
• Darrell Hobbs, AIA
• Marcela Medellin, AIA, NCIDQ
• Nicholas Schreiber, Assoc AIA, DBIA
Project Contact:
• Steve Hudson, Construction PM
• 512.556.5451
• guyco@earthlink.net
SLA has designed two separate phases of the H-Frames Renovation at Fort Cavazos, both through the Design/ Build project delivery method. Phase I was the 9200 Block H-Frame Barracks with Engineering Design Technologies (EDT) as the General Contractor. The four buildings were originally four separate task orders competed on, and awarded to, EDT through their Fort Worth District Corps of Engineers Small Business MATOC that were then grouped under one task order number. SLA Architects provided architectural services to EDT’s team. Phase II was the 14000 Block H-Frame Barracks with Guyco, Inc. as the General Contractor, which included four buildings under one task order.
The purpose of the renovations to these barracks is to improve energy efficiency, mitigate mold growth and provide a better living environment for the soldiers that will last for the next twenty-five years. Phase I consisted of the complete interior and exterior renovation of Barracks B9210, B9211, B9213 and B9214 along with a Central Energy Plant upgrades for 112 soldiers. Phase II consisted of the complete interior and exterior renovation of Barracks B14019, B14020, B14022 and B14023 for 112 soldiers. In selective demolition of the barracks, all interior spaces were gutted in the structure except at the COF areas which received patch and repair. The utilities were removed with the exception of provisions for general lighting.
These renovations provide living quarters for 224 soldiers with a typical living suite arranged for two soldiers per suite with individual bedrooms and closets along with shared bathroom, kitchen and common space.
Other improvements consisted of providing a new fire protection system with an approved automatic sprinkler system; re-mediating major uneven floor slab settlement issues on the first floor of the barracks buildings; minimizing vapor transmission through the building envelope, improving energy efficiency, providing dehumidified make-up air to provide proper space relative humidity, sealing of building envelope to minimize infiltration; and providing consistent and proper chilled water supply temperatures.
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Renovate Flight Training Facility, Bldg 87
Altus AFB, Oklahoma
Federal Goverment
Project Delivery Method:
• Planning Charrette Report
Completion Date:
• August 2020
Construction Cost:
• $16M (estimate)
SLA Specific Project Expertise:
• Project Management
• Design Quality Control Management
• Architectural Design
• Interior Design
• Space Planning / Programming
SLA Team Members:
• Troy Secord, AIA, LEED AP
• Jordan Dixon, AIA
Project Contact:
• Lori Clinton, 97th CONF CD
• 580.481.7261
• lori.clinton@us.af.mil
The Objective for the Planning Charrette Report (PCR) was to analyze B87 for renovation to better accommodate the 97th Training Squadron, Education Center and others as well as to better house training and administrative operations.
SLA+Cyntergy JV was awarded this contract as a singleaward solicitation. Building 87 is a three-story facility and was originally constructed in 1986 with some updates/ renovations throughout the years. Our scope included replacing the roof system and all windows; remodeling the third floor layout; renovating interior finishes, lighting and bathroom fixtures throughout. The project also replaces the fire detection, notification and suppression systems. The goal is to provide a single facility capable of housing all current residents, maintaining the existing swing space and allowing productive use of the training/ classroom and squadron operations space.
After notice-to-proceed, the SLA+Cyntergy JV team held a kick-off conference call then visited the site for asbuilt confirmation and data collection. Then a two-day charrette at Altus AFB in June of 2020 was conducted and attended both in-person and virtually by the design team and Altus members due to the COVID pandemic. Total period of performance was 55 days.
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CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Fort Worth District
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Renovation of Rolling Pin Barracks
Fort Cavazos, Texas
Federal Goverment
Project Delivery Method:
• Design/Build
Completion Date:
• Phase I: October 2020
• Phase II: March 2021
Final Construction Cost:
• Phase I: $57,221,942
• Phase II: $57,622,139
SLA Specific Project Expertise:
• Project Management
• Design Quality Control Management
• Architectural Design
• Interior Design
• Masterplanning
• Value Engineering
• Sustainable Design
SLA Team Members:
• Troy Secord, AIA, LEED AP
• Craig Hopkins, AIA
• Darrell Hobbs, AIA
• Marcela Medellin, AIA, NCIDQ
• Nicholas Schreiber, Assoc. AIA
• Jordan Dixon, AIA
Project Contact:
• Steve Hudson, Construction PM
• 512.556.5451
• guyco@earthlink.net
SLA has served as the Designer of Record on two phases of renovations to the Rolling Pin style barracks at Fort Cavazos, with both phases being Design/Build partnerships with Guyco, Inc., the general contractor. The purpose of these renovations is to improve energy efficiency, mitigate mold growth, and provide a better living environment for our nation’s soldiers that will last the next twenty-plus years.
Phase I included five barracks on the 12000 Block (B12003, B12004, B12006, B12008 and B12009) and totaled 255,000sf in interior/exterior shell renovations. Phase II also included five barracks, but on the 16000 Block (B16003, B16004, B16006, B16008, and B16009) that total approximately 245,000sf. These buildings are each three-stories above grade with a mechanical room located in the basement level. Three of the barracks on each site have an Arms Vault room, also located in the basement. The first floor of each building contains a Company Operations Facility (COF) comprised of a TA50 Gear storage locker room, office space, rest rooms, electrical room and mail room.
For the 12000 Block, there are 68 dwelling units provided in each of the buildings, totalling 340 rooms designed for two soldiers per room, so 680 occupants total. For the 16000 Block, there are 69 dwelling units provided in each of the buildings, totalling 345 rooms designed for two soldiers per room, so 690 occupants total. Each room is designed for two soldiers with separate beds, closets and workspace, as well as a shared bathroom/ shower, shared kitchen and a shared common space. In each barracks, a Day Room is located on the second and third floors on both the east and west ends, and a laundry room is located on the west end.
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US ARMY
CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Wilmington District
Wichita Falls,Texas www.slatx.us
Special Ops Forces (SOF) Support Battalion
Fort Liberty, North Carolina
Federal Government
Project Delivery Method:
• Design/Build
Completion Date:
• April 2021
Final Construction Cost:
• $14,781,112
SLA Specific Project Expertise:
• Project Management
• Design Quality Control Management
• Architectural Design
• Interior Design
• Value Engineering
• Sustainable Design
SLA Team Members:
• Troy Secord, AIA, LEED AP
• Craig Hopkins, AIA
• Marcela Medellin, AIA, NCIDQ
• Jordan Dixon, AIA
• Nicholas Schreiber, Assoc AIA, DBIA
Project Contact:
• Mason McKnight, Construction PM
• 706.868.1037
This project is new construction through the Design/ Build project delivery method with SLA as the prime design firm and 4KG/ACC JV as the general contractor. The objective is to design and construct a quality SOF Support Battalion Administration Facility which includes the Support Battalion and Charlie Company’s Headquarters. The new building is a single-story structure with a gross square footage of 39,915sf for 66 persons. The program of spaces is for the following functions: Battalion Command Suite, HHD Commander, S-1 Suite, S-3 Suite, S-4 Offices, Chaplain Suite, Supply Room, Printer Room, Secure Document Storage, Life Cycle Storage, Breakroom, Building Services and Circulation.
This admin facility required a Structural Interior Design (SID) package which included the building interior and exterior finishes, interior and exterior signage, millwork, and window treatments. Though LEED certification was not required, the project did require completion of the Army’s High Performance and Sustainable Design Record Card. Special consideration was provided for NIPR/SIPR requirements. The security for the NIPR and SIPR rooms proved to be a challenge in order to incorporate multiple companies within the same complex while being in accordance with the latest editions of the security standards. We were able to provide the necessary separation of the companies and levels of security through close coordination with the Design/Build Team, USACE and the User(s).
Design for this project was fast-tracked utilizing two volumes, one for Site, Civil, Structural and Landscaping, and the other volume as Architectural, Envelope, MEP, Fire Protection and Communications.
US ARMY
CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Fort Worth District
Wichita Falls,Texas www.slatx.us
Chapel for America’s Airmen
JBSA-Lackland AFB, Texas
Federal Government
Project Delivery Method:
• Planning Charrette Report-II (PCR-II)
Completion Date:
• June 2019
Construction Cost:
• $49,000,000 (est)
SLA Specific Project Expertise:
• Architectural Design
• Interior Design
• Value Engineering
SLA Team Members:
• Troy Secord, AIA, LEED AP
• Danny Richardson, AIA, LEED AP
• Marcela Medellin, AIA, NCIDQ
• Nicholas Schreiber, Assoc AIA, DBIA
Project Contact:
• Srujan Chikyala
• 469.236.4212
• srujan.chikyala@kenallinc.com
SLA Architects was the architectural and interiors consultant on this project for the Fort Worth District US Army Corps of Engineers on the Kenall/Freese and Nichols JV team. The goal of the project is to consolidate the current insufficient and scattered worship and educational facilities into one well-planned, welldesigned area. The new building(s) should inspire spirituality and be welcoming for all trainees at JBSALackland AFB and will serve as a place of spiritual respite for all trainees during their stay.
Our task was to develop the Planning Charrette Report, Level II which documents the validation of programming and initial budget for the Chapel for America’s Airmen at Joint-Base San Antonio in Lackland AFB. The facility must accommodate nineteen separate religions while respecting the traditions of each but not giving more significance than any other. The Chapel Center & Ed/ Admin facility totaled 86,977sf and featured a 10,370sf canopy. The proposed design provides worship spaces, administrative and religious educational classrooms for the great variety of religious groups that attend the Basic Military Trainee (BMT) program at JBSA-Lackland AFB.
The challenge was to design an “architecturally significant building” that would serve as a showcase location on base “similar to the US Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel” in Colorado Springs, CO. With no budgetary numbers given at notice-to-proceed, we provided a cost estimate based on other significant buildings such as the Perot Museum in Dallas, TX and the Sydney Opera House in Australia. The initial budget came in at $150M, which well exceeded the government’s preliminary costing analysis. Through an intensive week-long charrete at Lackland AFB with the full Project Delivery Team on site, we engaged with the nineteen different religions who required both worship and educational space to determine their space requirements and special needs (which were abundant). After the charrette, we returned back to the office and developed a new program that provided a slightly less “architecturally significant” facility, but that still met all user needs and had an initial cost estimate of $49M.
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US ARMY
CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Fort Worth District
Wichita Falls,Texas www.slatx.us
Four Tactical Equipment Maintenance Facilities (TEMFs)
Fort Cavazos, Texas
Project Sector
Project Delivery Method:
• D/B/B RFP Development
Completion Date:
• September 2019
Construction Cost:
• $22,346,367 (est)
SLA Specific Project Expertise:
• Architectural Design
• Interior Design
SLA Team Members:
• Danny Richardson, AIA, LEED AP
• Marcela Medellin, AIA, NCIDQ
• Jordan Dixon, AIA
Project Contact:
• Srujan Chikyala
• 469.236.4212
• srujan.chikyala@kenallinc.com
SLA Architects was the architectural and interiors consultant on this project for the Fort Worth District US Army Corps of Engineers on the Kenall/Freese and Nichols JV team. The team completed this renovation design project for approximately 99,843 SF of the Tactical Equipment Maintenance Facilities (TEMFs).
The purpose of this project was to bring each TEMF Complex (B17047, B38053, B44012 and B26014) as close as possible to the current standard design, to make the facilities more functional to allow units to meet mission requirements, and to achieve a longer useful life for the legacy TEMF facilities. The design called for consolidation of core functions which welcomes the opportunity for additional high bay spaces to be carved out the existing bay wings. For the facilities to accommodate the new 10-ton bridge crane, a selected bay is enlarged to the standard minimum width. New high-bay building structures were designed to fit within the confines of the current facility to support the new cranes and to raise the eave height to the standard minimum.
The design utilized the findings and guidance in the TEMF Legacy Facilities Renovation Study, dated 26 February 2013, Revision 1.0 dated 6 May 2013 and DA Facilities Standardization Program, Tactical Equipment Maintenance Facilities (TEMF) Standard Design UFC 4-214-02 dated 24 March 2015. Design includes site functional requirements within the TEMF Complex footprint as described in DA Facilities Standardization Program; Tactical Equipment Maintenance Facilities (TEMF) Standard Design UFC 4-214-02 dated 24 March 2015.
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Falcon Troop Medical Clinic Renovation
Fort Drum, New York
Project Sector
Project Delivery Method:
• Design/Build
Completion Date:
• May 2019
Construction Cost:
• $5,000,000
SLA Specific Project Expertise:
• Architectural Design
• Interior Design
SLA Team Members:
• Troy Secord, AIA, LEED AP
• Jordan Dixon, AIA
Project Contact:
• Thom Shelton, AIA
• thom_shelton@gensler.com
• 214.273.1631
SLA provided architectural support to Gensler for this USACE design/build project, which is a major transformation and renovation of an existing, onestory, 11,700sf modular building built in 2006 for use as a Battalion Headquarters. The new clinical facility supports the mission of the Falcon TMC to provide medical services to active duty assigned to the Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB).
The facility’s modular structure supports a spatial configuration optimized for a new clinical accommodation, which is defined by the circulation corridors for ease of access and flexibility within the facility. The reception desk is positioned as the gate-way for all patients entering the clinic, as well as Behavioral Health, and is the touch point when exiting. This area has direct access to the public restrooms and the wheelchair alcove and is the on-stage hub for services for the Primary Care Clinic, the Behavioral Health Clinic, Physical Therapy Clinic, Phlebotomy, and the Hearing and Vision Clinic. The Behavioral Health Clinic is its own separate suite and is located off the main waiting area and has direct access to an existing exterior egress door as part of the “escape corridor”. The floor plan visually defines the on-stage areas and the off-stage areas optimizing the facility operational spaces by grouping the departments and their programmed functions.
Building services are centrally located (communications room, administration spaces, copy and record rooms, soiled and clean services, and the waste recycling room) in the offstage areas for ease of access for staff. The staff lounge and toilets, janitor’s closet and equipment storage and supply are located near the staff and service entry.
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US ARMY
CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Fort Worth District
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Five Phases: Renovate Volunteer Army Barracks and Central Energy Plants
Fort Cavazos, Texas
Federal Goverment
Project Delivery Method:
• Design/Build
Completion Date:
• Phase I: $89,237,853
• Phase II: $82,499,037
• Phase III: $47,062,081
• Phase IV: $76,004,116
• Phase V: $13,397,015
Final Construction Cost:
• Phase I: January 2012
• Phase II: October 2012
• Phase III: December 2013
• Phase IV: December 2017
• Phase V: October 2015
SLA Specific Project Expertise:
• Project Management
• Design Quality Control Management
• Architectural Design
• Interior Design
• Masterplanning
• Value Engineering
• Sustainable Design
SLA Team Members:
• Troy Secord, AIA, LEED AP
• Darrell Hobbs, AIA
• Marcela Medellin, AIA, NCIDQ
• Jordan Dixon, AIA
• Nicholas Schreiber, Assoc AIA, DBIA
Project Contact:
• Steve Hudson, Construction PM
• 512.556.5451
• guyco@earthlink.net
SLA Architects has completed the design on five separate phases of the Renovation of VOLAR Barracks at Fort Cavazos, TX. Phase I was the renovation of approximately 455,000sf on the 29000 and 39000 Blocks, consisting of the complete interior and exterior shell renovation of seven 3-Pod barracks and four 4-Pod barracks. This $89M construction project was completed in January of 2012.
Phase II of the renovation included approximately 420,000sf on the 87000 and 39000 Blocks, consisting of the complete interior and exterior shell renovation of six 3-Pod barracks four 4-Pod barracks. This $82M construction project was completed in October of 2013.
Phase III of the renovation included approximately 191,000sf on the 39000 West Block, consisting of the complete interior and exterior shell renovation of five 3-Pod barracks. The $48.2M construction project was completed in May of 2013.
SLA was then awarded Phase V, which was a little different than the other phases. This phase consisted of two barracks on the 36000 Block that were each of a different formation and only two stories. This project included 54,000sf with a construction value of $12.2M. It was completed in September of 2015.
The final phase of the VOLAR Barracks revitalization projects was actually Phase IV. It includes the complete interior and exterior shell renovation of four 4-Pod and three 3-Pod barracks on the West 39000 Block totaling approximately 375,000sf. The design is was completed in October 2015 with the construction being completed in January of 2018.
Four of five phases included replacement of a block’s Central Energy Plant and four of the five phases included renovations to a laundry building. Each phase included miscellaneous site work such as new walks, utilities, storm drainage, HVAC piping systems and landscaping. Each of the five phases required LEED Silver certification.
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US ARMY
CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Fort Worth District
Wichita Falls,Texas www.slatx.us
Repair Tactical Vehicle Wash Facility
Fort Cavazos, Texas
Federal Government
Project Delivery Method:
• D/B RFP Development
Completion Date:
• December 2016
Construction Cost:
• $8,054,353 (est)
SLA Specific Project Expertise:
• Project Management
• Design Quality Control Management
• Architectural Design
• Facility Condition Assessment
SLA Team Members:
• Troy Secord, AIA, LEED AP
• Darrell Hobbs, AIA
• Jordan Dixon, AIA
Project Contact:
• Rochelle Ross, USACE-PM
• 817.886.1266
• rochelle.ross@usace.army.mil
SLA’s Joint Venture company, CSG/SLA, prepared a Facility Condition Assessment in order to aid in establishing an estimated cost and D/B RFP to repair the North Fort Cavazos Tactical Vehicle Wash Facility for the Fort Worth District Corps of Engineers. The Facility Assessment Report was based on a detailed, systematic technical inspection and evaluation of each structure and its individual components regarding its safety, stability and operational adequacy.
The Tactical Vehicle Wash Facility #56492 is located at North Fort Cavazos along Park Avenue and 18th Street and encompasses approximately 40 acres of land. There are ten Wheeled Vehicle Wash Stations, seven Vehicle Baths, and twenty-one Post Wash Stations. Water to support the Vehicle Baths and Wash Stations is stored in two lagoons located on the southwest side of the site. Water from the Lagoons are fed to the Finish Water Supply Basin which is connected to Pump Station #2.
Preliminary cost estimate developed by subcontracted Cost Estimator determined a Base Bid of $5,923,847 and a complete cost of Base Bid and all options to be $8,054,353.
The design team worked closely with CESWF Project Design Team, Installation personnel, and local utility providers during the initial design and charrette phases of the project. We provided a final Design Charrette Outbrief, final Facility Assessment Report, Draft DB RFP, final DB RFP and a Corrected Final DB RFP, all with the appropriate amount of review time for the government utilizing Dr Checks.
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US ARMY
CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Little Rock District
Wichita Falls,Texas www.slatx.us
Defense Finance & Account Services Building
Red River Army Depot, Texas
Federal Government
Project Delivery Method:
• Design/Build
Completion Date:
• June 2016
Final Construction Cost:
• $14,122,225
SLA Specific Project Expertise:
• Project Management
• Design Quality Control Management
• Architectural Design
• Interior Design
• Sustainable Design
SLA Team Members:
• Troy Secord, AIA, LEED AP
• Danny Richardson, AIA, LEED AP
• Marcela Medellin, AIA, NCIDQ
• Jordan Dixon, AIA
• Nicholas Schreiber, Assoc AIA, DBIA
Project Contact:
• Steve Hudson, Construction PM
• 512.556.5451
• guyco@earthlink.net
Located near Texarkana on the Red River Army Depot Base, the Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) Administration Building houses the administrative and command operations for the US Department of Defense. This was a design/build project, completed with Guyco, Inc as the general contractor.
The 44,000sf building houses an open office layout on both floors. Arrangement of work stations is easily modified due to the open layout and minimal structural. Locating open and private offices at the perimeter of the building allows for maximum views and daylight at all occupied spaces. Employees can easily circulate through the spaces to the core of the building. A unique feature of the open office area is the raised access flooring. This system allows for easy rearrangement of workstations, electrical and communication modifications, and provides conditioned air to the space.
The core contains common spaces such as restrooms, meeting rooms, and break rooms. An open atrium at the lobby connects the two floors and allows for natural light to filter into the spaces.
The exterior of the facility was designed to complement the newly completed Army Reserve Center. The building is clad with a two-tone brick veneer and EIFS. Horizontal metal wall panels and sunshades help to give the building scale and a modern appeal. Facility has been certified LEED Silver.
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Bed-Down of Spellman Hall, Building 2101
US Military Academy at West Point, New York Project Sector
Project Delivery Method:
• Planning Charrette Report (Design Synopsis)
Completion Date:
• February 2015
Construction Cost:
• $24,714,000 (est)
SLA Specific Project Expertise:
• Project Management
• Design Quality Control Management
• Architectural Design
• Interior Design
• Masterplanning
• Value Engineering
• Sustainable Design
SLA Team Members:
• Troy Secord, AIA, LEED AP
• Nichole Schroeder, AIA, LEED AP
• Jordan Dixon, AIA
Project Contact:
• Steven Richards
• 256.895.1516
• steven.a.richards@usace.army.mil
SLA, through CSG/SLA Joint Venture Company, was contracted through the USACE Army and Support Center - Huntsville to provide a Design Synopsis for the Bed-Down of Spellman Hall Building 2101 at West Point Academy. The purpose was to develop a Whole Building Analysis of Building 2101 to determine Bed-Down requirements. This required additional evaluation of Bldg 685 and another building for space displacement requirements, with programming and funding requirements for displaced tenant organizations: Logistics Readiness Command, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Army Garrison IMO. Charrettes, Facility Condition Assessment, Programming, Cost Estimating, AT/FP Assessment, and Development of Demolition Plans were all undertaken on a Fast Track schedule of 150 days including 48 days of Government Review. Design elements included site work such as parking and walks, interior finishes, furniture & equipment, compliance with ADA standards, roof replacement, life safety, security, mechanical systems, electrical systems, fire alarm systems, and telecommunications systems.
The Design Charrette was performed and CSG/SLA provided the final documents for the Design Synopsis and performed an out-briefing for the Users and USACE. This included a parametric cost estimate and contract schedule.
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US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Fort Worth District
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Renovate Historical Buildings 145, 146, 147 & 149
Fort Sam Houston, Texas
Federal Government
Project Delivery Method:
• Design/Build
Completion Date:
• September 2012
Final Construction Cost:
• $16,420,169
SLA Specific Project Expertise:
• Project Management
• Design Quality Control Management
• Architectural Design
• Interior Design
• Masterplanning
• Value Engineering
• Sustainable Design
SLA Team Members:
• Troy Secord, AIA, LEED AP
• Craig Hopkins, AIA
• Danny Richardson, AIA, LEED AP
• Jordan Dixon, AIA
Project Contact:
• Steve Hudson, Construction PM
• 512.556.5451
• guyco@earthlink.net
This was a Design/Build project with a complete gut, repair and renovation of Buildings 145, 146, 147, & 149 & associated site work at Fort Sam Houston, Texas with Guyco, Inc as the general contractor.
The buildings were originally constructed between 1905 and 1908. Our design for their renovation converted the space into modern administrative facilities for the Army South 106th Brigade. The design is able to give precedence to their history while meeting current codes and extending their useful occupancy.
The general scope of the project required restoration of both interior and exterior historic elements; replacement of all exterior doors and windows; removal of all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, communications, and fire protection systems; hazardous material abatement; complete roof system replacement; structural building hardening to accommodate AT/FP; new stand-alone elevator shafts to address handicap accessibility; and an addition of a backup, standby emergency generator.
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US ARMY
CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Fort Worth District
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Live Fire Training Shock-Absorbing Concrete (SACON) Village
Fort Johnson, Louisiana
Project Delivery Method:
• Design/Build
Completion Date:
• March 2012
Final Construction Cost:
• $10,790,475
SLA Specific Project Expertise:
• Project Management
• Design Quality Control Management
• Architectural Design
• Masterplanningww
SLA Team Members:
• Troy Secord, AIA, LEED AP
• Craig Hopkins, AIA
• Darrell Hobbs, AIA
Project Contact:
• Steve Hudson, Construction PM
• 512.556.5451
• guyco@earthlink.net
SLA served as the Architect for this Design/Build project with Guyco, Inc. It consisted of the design of two SACON Villages for Fort Johnson, Louisiana - Objective Span and Objective Tarantula. With a construction value over $10 million, both sites provide various training scenarios which accurately depict the harsh realities of the combat environment in an urban centric Live-Fire Mount Facility. Ballistic concrete is utilized for construction due to its non-ricocheting, non-fragmenting, bullet-trapping capabilities that are not only safe and environmentallyfriendly, but also designed to ensure high-quality, realistic training for today’s war fighter. The Objective Span site contains twenty-six Ballistic Concrete structures, while the Objective Tarantula site has nine.
With a very limited construction time of 270 days and both sites located in a live fire range area, Ballistic Concrete panels were fabricated and stored off site at a temporary manufacturing plant just south of Fort Johnson and then shipped directly to the sites for erection. The Ballistic Concrete fabricator and erector was Amidon-Verus.
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US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Fort Worth District
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Relocation of Foreign Security Forces, Transition Teams Mission
Fort Riley, Kansas to Fort Johnson, Louisiana
Federal Government
Project Delivery Method:
• D/B RFP Development
Completion Date:
• September 2010
Construction Cost:
• $150,000,000
SLA Specific Project Expertise:
• Project Management
• Design Quality Control Management
• Architectural Design
• Interior Design
• Masterplanning
• Value Engineering
SLA Team Members:
• Troy Secord, AIA, LEED AP
• Craig Hopkins, AIA
• Danny Richardson, AIA, LEED AP
• Darrell Hobbs, AIA
Project Contact:
• Andrew Kraus, USACE-PM
• 817.886.1772
• Andrew.G.Kraus@usace.army.mil
SLA’s Joint Venture company, CSG/SLA, prepared five Design/Build RFPs under a single delivery order for the Fort Worth District Corps of Engineers for relocating the Transition Teams Mission from Fort Riley, KS to North Fort Johnson, LA. Work included extensive mission facilities master planning, facilities design, and layout including sitework and utilities. AT/FP planning was provided for roads, barriers, and setback requirements. The plans and specifications were developed to the 50% level for seventeen existing buildings, ninety-three new modular buildings/sprung structures, and five pre-fabricated buildings.
Asbestos contaminated materials and lead based paint was encountered in all renovated facilities. Exterior work included roads, parking lots, water, sewer, natural gas, street lighting and electrical systems. Extensive topographic surveys of large areas and multiple site geotechnical drilling and testing with detailed geotechnical reports. Detailed estimates were developed during multiple charrettes and Value Engineering studies.
AutoCAD Revit was used on a real time basis during the charrettes to develop the floor plans and elevations which allowed the development of detailed MII cost estimates.
The CSG/SLA team received an evaluation of “Exceptional” on the A/E Performance Evaluation. The contracting officer is quoted as saying,
“This design team was exceptional in every aspect of their work. They showed a willingness to do whatever it takes to meet / exceed the expectations of the CoE and our customers. This Team is the gold standard that I judge all other teams.”
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US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Fort Worth District
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Renovation to 1st Armored Division Headquarters
Fort Bliss, Texas
Project Delivery Method:
• D/B RFP Development
Completion Date:
• August 2008
Construction Cost:
• $98,000,000
SLA Specific Project Expertise:
• Project Management
• Design Quality Control Management
• Architectural Design
• Interior Design
• Masterplanning
• Value Engineering
SLA Team Members:
• Troy Secord, AIA, LEED AP
• Craig Hopkins, AIA
• Danny Richardson, AIA, LEED AP
• Darrell Hobbs, AIA
Project Contact:
• Andrew Kraus, USACE-PM
• 817.886.1772
• Andrew.G.Kraus@usace.army.mil
SLA’s Joint Venture Company, CSG/SLA, prepared two D/B RFPs to the 50% level for the Fort Worth District Corps of Engineers for the renovation of the 252,000sf Historic Building 2 for use as a headquarters for the 1st Armored Division and for use as administrative space. The design included pollution prevention, waste reduction, use of recovered materials, engineering infrastructure studies, space optimization, asbestos abatement, and lead based paints abatement. Scoping changes were based on detailed floor plans, elevations, calculations, and detailed estimates developed during multiple charrettes and Value Engineering studies.
AutoCAD Revit was used on a real time basis during the charrettes to develop the floor plans and elevations which allowed the development of detailed MII cost estimates.
Facilities were initially scoped at $78M, but after space planning, value engineering, and cost estimating analysis, the total cost was estimated at $98M, primarily due to stringent progressive collapse requirements. Scoping changes were based on detailed floor plans, elevations, calculations, and detailed estimates developed during multiple charrettes and VE studies.
The CSG/SLA team received an evaluation of “Exceptional” on the A/E Performance Evaluation.
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Hudspeth County Safety Rest Area
Fort Hancock, Texas
State Government
This Safety Rest Area is located on both sides of Interstate Highway 10 in the heart of Hudspeth County, approximately five miles south of Fort Hancock in west Texas. Our latest Safety Rest Area design will stand as a testament to seamless integration with the rugged and beautiful terrain. The initiative encompasses the construction of two state-of-the-art facilities designed to provide travelers with comfort and convenience amidst the striking desert landscape.
Project Delivery Method:
• D/B/B RFP Development
Completion Date:
• Design: May 2024
Construction Cost:
• $15,190,000 (est)
SLA Specific Project Expertise:
• Project Management
• Design Quality Control Management
• Architectural Design
• Interior Design
• Masterplanning
• Sustainable Design
SLA Team Members:
• Troy Secord, AIA, LEED AP
• Danny Richardson, AIA, LEED AP
• Nichole Schroeder, AIA, LEED AP
Project Contact:
• Brent Johnson, TxDOT PM
• 512.416.3353
• Brent.Johnson@txdot.gov
Each rest area is anchored by a Pavilion Building, featuring two banks of restrooms and a welcoming Lobby/Exhibit space. These pavilions are a blend of practicality and aesthetic appeal, with robust concrete slabs, steel frames, and a blend of cement plaster and brick veneer wall systems. The thermally broken aluminum curtain walls with clear insulating glass allow natural light to flood the interiors, enhancing the visitor experience while maintaining energy efficiency.
The Play Areas, shaded by canopies, offer a safe and engaging environment for children, featuring durable rubber surfacing and creatively designed play structures. Picnic Arbors, constructed with exposed steel columns and wood beams, provide a perfect spot for relaxation, offering a rustic charm with their prefinished metal standing seam roofs.
The exterior finishes, a harmonious mix of brick, natural stone veneer, and cement plaster, complement the surrounding natural beauty. Inside, terracotta tiles, special wood and plaster ceilings, and ceramic tile accents create a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Extensive site work, including advanced irrigation and landscaping, ensures that these rest areas not only serve their functional purpose but also enhance the scenic west Texas terrain. This project exemplifies our commitment to quality, innovation, and environmental harmony, making every stop on IH-10 a memorable experience for travelers.
The facility’s primary purpose is to prevent road weariness and accidents by attracting drivers to break for a few minutes. Educational and interactive exhibit areas are used for this purpose which illustrate the local culture and history as well as to provide information on the native surroundings. Amenities include storm shelters, DPS Offices, vending areas, restrooms and video surveillance systems.
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Culberson County Safety Rest Area
Van Horn, Texas
State Government
Project Delivery Method:
• D/B/B RFP Development
Completion Date:
• June 2024
Construction Cost:
• $23,644,957 (Full Site)
SLA Specific Project Expertise:
• Project Management
• Design Quality Control Management
• Architectural Design
• Interior Design
• Masterplanning
• Sustainable Design
SLA Team Members:
• Troy Secord, AIA, LEED AP
• Danny Richardson, AIA, LEED AP
• Nichole Schroeder, AIA, LEED AP
Project Contact:
• Brent Johnson, TxDOT PM
• 512.416.3353
• Brent.Johnson@txdot.gov
This Safety Rest Area is located on both sides of Interstate Highway 10 in Culberson County which is roughly ten miles east of Van Horn, Texas. Each site features one main visitor building (8700sf) consisting of a bank of restrooms and anchored by a lobby with exhibit space, and one stand-alone restroom building (2700sf), one play area with a canopy structure, multiple picnic arbors, and a network of concrete walking trails.
Due to the nature of the site, the architectural theme revolves heavily around the expansive desert landscape and voluminously star-filled night skies. The main visitor buildings are elevated on the mesa which allows the motorists to venture upwards toward a higher perspective as they approach the buildings. The buildings then continue to escalate in height, directing the public toward views that encapture Guadalupe Peak (75 miles away) and the surrounding desert terrain. The main lobby wall is angled to toward the mountain views to lead visitors to an open air observation deck where they can experience the arid environment and vast views. Lobby materials include durable terrazzo flooring to mimic the desert sand, clear finished maple wood slat ceiling like the ceiling of the adobe huts that once stood in its place, plaster finished walls, and exposed steel structure.
The facility’s primary purpose is to prevent road weariness and accidents by attracting drivers to break for a few minutes. Educational and interactive exhibit areas are used for this purpose which illustrate the local culture and history as well as to provide information on the native surroundings. Amenities include storm shelters, DPS Offices, vending areas, restrooms and video surveillance systems.
