Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Facility 20045

A Burgess & Niple/HEAPY JV provided the following AWARD-WINNING design services for four major tasks for a $9.3 million task order: The task involved the renovation and updating of the facility to current standards of ATFP, ICD 705, and sustainability standards. It involved a detailed study of the existing facility and a phased construction approach to the construction.

Specific design requirements included:

• Renovation of the first floor
• Repair and restoration of the historic main entrance and plaza
• Life safety system upgrades
• Building a wide evaluation of failing exterior masonry
• Phased construction in an occupied and active facility

Renovation of First Floor: Aerospace Systems Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL/RQ) is the building’s primary tenant. This task order reconfigured the 1st floor layout to achieve an occupant density, allowing an increase in building personnel count to 650. The design renovated the 1st floor in two phases while maintaining building operations. This approach minimized the need for swing space. The phasing plan was based on the AHU layout on the east and west sides. Our team also developed a furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) design package compliant with WPAFB BFS and AFICA requirements for the renovated floor.

The project replaced all dual duct air terminal units, ductwork, and air devices downstream of the air terminal units. The electrical design consisted of new power distribution panels, receptacles, lighting, and lighting controls throughout the building’s first floor.

An ICD 705 compliant design will be implemented for the Taclane Room, as this is the only area in this renovation that is deemed secure. All conductive materials, such as ductwork, metallic wiring, etc., were connected to the building ground and provided a dielectric break as required to meet ICD 705 requirements.

Repair and Restoration of Historic Main Entrance and Plaza: Our team studied the main entrance. A visual inspection of the main entrance and plaza was conducted to evaluate the general condition and possible causes for the water infiltration issues experienced at the entrance. The study focused on the exterior and the interior of the building. An Exterior Conditions Report for a parametric/rough order of magnitude estimate for repair was presented. Since the building is a historic building, any design requirements had to be presented and approved by SHPO.

This resulted in the following:

• Design for the repair of the failing limestone facade and primary entrance at 8th Street was provided.
• Internal roof leaders were replaced. Replacement was in kind from the existing roof drain to the basement floor and foundation wall.
• Design to renovate and repair the vestibule included the replacement of glazing in a manner acceptable to the WPAFB Cultural Resource Manager and SHPO.
• The exterior doors and windows on the first floor were replaced with new AT/FP compliant doors and windows. All necessary structural supports were provided, complying with UFC 4-010-01.
• The limestone surrounding the entrance was repaired, and slate entrance pavers were replaced.

Life Safety Upgrades: During the 1st floor life safety analysis, it was concluded that renovation of the existing stairwells was needed to comply with NFPA 101 requirements. As a result, a cost-effective solution was completed to upgrade the facility.

Building Wide Masonry Evaluation: A visual inspection of the exterior walls and roof was conducted to evaluate the general condition and possible locations for water infiltration that may contribute to the water infiltration issues experienced at the building. The observation looked for issues, deficiencies, and weaknesses in the exterior envelope that may contribute to the water infiltration issues experienced at the building. The study focused on the exterior of the building and examined the interior of the building. An Exterior Conditions Report for a parametric/rough order of magnitude estimate for repair was presented. Recommendations for repairs to the exterior facade and roof, as well as the design of the replacement of the Internal roof leaders, were provided. Replacement will be in kind from the existing roof drain to the basement floor or foundation wall.

Phasing/Options: The project was broken down into two phases. The east side of the building was renovated first, followed by the west side. The lobby of the building was renovated during phase 2, which allowed ground-level access to the first floor during both phases.

Phase 1: Users on the east side of the building were relocated to the west side of the building or other facilities by WPAFB. Access to the west side of the building was through the lobby, which was renovated in phase 2. The contractor erected temporary partitions.

Phase 2: Users who were located on the west side of the building were relocated. The Users moved into the finished areas on the east side of the building. Access to the occupied east side of the building was through the east door under the building connector or from the basement. There was no access to the first floor from the elevator during this phase.

Option 1 – Main Entrance: Restoration and repair of the main entrance exterior limestone, windows, entrance, and flagstone.

Option 2-3 – Additional network cable to all voice/data outlets on East-West side

Option 4 – FF& E on the east side

Option 5 – FF& E on the west side