Atlanta, Georgia DPR Projects

Savannah State University, Student Housing

Sat, 01 Dec 2012 19:37 GMT

Phase 1 of the design-build project included the renovation of 22,446 SF Camilla Hubert Hall (78 beds) and the construction of two new residence halls, 28,858 SF Tiger Pointe (106 beds) and 43,941 SF Tiger Place (173 beds). Each of the buildings offers one- and two-bedroom units. Phase 2 includes Tiger Court, a 81,928 SF new residence hall with 325 beds and the renovation of two existing historical buildings, Morgan and Adams Halls, totaling 13,170 SF. All of the buildings were renovated and constructed to comply with historical guidelines.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center CT Scanner & Ultrasound Relocation

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 20:54 GMT

This 3,700-sq.-ft renovation consists of relocating an existing CT scanner and control room equipment to the renovated space, a new ultrasound imaging suite as well as physician locker and breakroom facilities.

HCA Eastside Medical Center Emergency Admissions Renovations and Cardiac Catheterization Suite

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 20:45 GMT

The Eastside Medical Center Renovations consisted of four individual phases of interior renovations at the Admissions and Emergency Room areas comprising 5,756 square feet. The scope of work included: demolition, drywall partitions, medical casework, finishes, medical gases, plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, electrical, fire alarm and communications upgrades.

With the renovated areas remaining in full operation throughout construction it was imperative that the renovations not disturb the ongoing operations for the emergency room, day surgery suites or the adjacent patient rooms. ICRA plans were formulated well before the beginning of each phase and modified as necessary during the project in close coordination with the hospital’s infection control officer. Due to the rapid turnover of each phase, it was critical that DPR not have a punchlist to allow the hospital to occupy the renovated spaces immediately upon completion. Through our Zero Defects program we were able to turn over each phase the day following final inspections and immediately begin work on the next phase.

Kaiser Permanente Douglasville Micro Clinic

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 20:28 GMT

The Douglasville Micro Clinic consists of 7,000-sq.-ft. of tenant improvements in a newly leased space. The facility will require demolition of existing interior and exterior features, and will generally include but not be limited to, 9 Exam rooms, 4 provider offices, 2 general offices, procedure room, holding room, radiology room with a dressing room, pharmacy, lab, IT room, medication room, break room, and other support spaces.

Assurant Data Center

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 15:34 GMT

DPR Atlanta recently won this hard bid data center renovation with insurance provider Assurant. The project will consist of renovating 19,000 sq. ft. of an existing commercial print shop in preparation for and expansion of the Tier III data center.

The data center includes access flooring, starline busway, gaseous fire suppression and extensive power monitoring and a state of the art security system. Supporting the data center expansion will be the construction of a new utility yard, consisting of a concrete soil retention wall, two 1.2 mega-watt generators, a chilled water storage tank, and two 160 ton chillers.

Spalding Regional Medical Center Cardiac Cath Lab Renovation

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:56 GMT

This project consisted of the successful coordination, installation and construction management of a GE Innova 2100 IQ in a newly renovated cardiovascular imaging suite.

Modifications to the space included various electrical, architectural and miscellaneous structural upgrades.

The entire construction process was completed without ever compromising the day to day activities of the department.

Novelis R&D Laboratory

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 15:09 GMT

The project is in an existing 162,000-sq.-ft., single-story warehouse and office building in an LI zone. This building consolidated two existing facilities currently located out of state and houses research and development, laboratory, microscopy, offices and support spaces focused on the metal casting and fabrication business. The facility included (2) Air Cooled chillers, Pre-action and Clean Agent Fire Protection system. Specialized requirements include a warehouse housing manufacturing and testing equipment.

The scope included a total of (17) new fume hoods, oxygen and nitrogen piping at the lab benches and some of the labs are ISO 17025 certified. Much of the equipment, including a pilot beverage can production line, was relocated from existing remote facilities located out of state. This required many trips and careful coordination of highly specialized equipment and unique utility requirements that are duplicated in the new facility. The equipment required substantial MEP infrastructure. A majority of the equipment required substantial MEP infrastructure and significant base building modifications such as structural enhancement for overhead equipment, mechanical systems and roof top equipment.

Southern Polytechnic State University ETC Building and Building I Renovation

Thu, 24 May 2012 21:01 GMT

The Engineering Technology Center (ETC) houses five of SPSU’s academic programs: electrical, computer, and telecommunications engineering technology, mechanical engineering technology, and engineering (robotics). The 123,000-sq.-ft. facility includes 36 labs, 12 classrooms, two seminar rooms and a 200-seat lecture room. This project achieved LEED® Silver Certification.

Building I is a 15,000-sq.-ft. addition to the present school of architecture. The addition consists of 3 studio spaces and a new auditorium. There was no disruption in the architectural class schedule during construction. In addition, to the 15,000-sq.-ft. addition, the project includes renovation of the 1st floor of the existing school of architecture. This project achieved LEED® Gold Certification.

Georgia Institute of Technology Student Health Center

Thu, 10 May 2012 15:20 GMT

This 9-phase build-out of a 4,000 sq. ft. shell space on the existing second floor, and
demolition and reworking of portions of the first and second floors of the existing two story
Student Health Center building on the Georgia Institute of Technology Campus in Atlanta,
Georgia.

Renovation work included, but was not necessarily limited to, refurbishment of existing
areas with paint, new base and flooring, wall coverings, new machine room-less passenger
elevator, projection screen and repair and refinishing of Portland cement terrazzo flooring.

To allow the facility to remain operational during the day; construction was completed during
the night hours from 6:00pm-4:30am Monday-Friday. The entire project was divided into
9-phases to maintain functionality of all existing areas.

New areas of the expansion/renovation consisted of the following:
Phase 1: New Doctor’s Wing
Phase 2: Health Promotions Area
Phase 3: Renovation/Relocation of Psychiatry Area
Phase 4: Expansion/Relocation of Medical Records
Phase 5: Expansion/Relocation of Pharmacy with new retail space
Phase 6: Expansion/Relocation of new North wing of Medical Clinic
Phase 7: Renovation of existing Administration Area
Phase 8: Renovation of existing Allergy Care Area
Phase 9: Expansion/Relocation of new South wing of Medical Clinic

Kennesaw State University, South Campus Village

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 19:46 GMT

The South Campus Village includes 200,647 SF of 4 and 5-story wood framed student housing buildings with 451 beds. Buildings include open breezeway corridors and brick and hardiplank siding exteriors. Each unit includes a full kitchen, laundry and each bedroom has a private full bath.

The project includes seven acres of earthwork, hardscape and landscape including a 900,000-gallon underground storm water detention vault. The project also includes an outdoor amphitheatre.

Georgia State University, University Commons

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 19:45 GMT

University Commons is a student housing complex located on a 4.2 acre site at Georgia State University in downtown Atlanta. The development consists of 4 buildings ranging from 8 to 14 stories, with 2,000 beds, 17,982 SF of retail space and 786 parking spaces. The buildings circle a large landscaped courtyard and provide students with an environment for living and learning. The buildings have an urban look compatible with the architectural character of the main campus and downtown Atlanta.

Georgia Northwestern Technical College, Gordon Campus Phase III Classroom Building

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 19:31 GMT

The Georgia Northwestern Technical College - Gordon Campus - Phase III Classroom Building includes a 48,000 SF classroom and conference center. The new facility includes faculty offices, classrooms, a 500-seat conference room, laboratories that complement the college’s cosmetology, dental, nursing, computer and education programs, as well as a media center, bookstore and catering kitchen. The constraints of working on an active campus required the project to be phased, with a new parking lot and new entry drive.

Armstrong Atlantic State University Phase III Windward Commons

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 19:28 GMT

This $20 million, 176,543 SF, two 4-story wing residence hall is the home for 569 students on the Armstrong Atlantic University campus. The unit plans are a common two private bedroom/one bath suite with a unique two person semiprivate suite arrangement. Interior amenities include a central lobby, game room that doubles as a media room with black-out shades and a computer modeled high-tech audio/video system, two smart classrooms, amenity area, and a central laundry room. Each floor also contains study areas and community TV rooms.

Galleria Manor of Smyrna

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 18:28 GMT

Galleria Manor, built by the joint venture of Hardin Construction and Chap Ashmore & Associates, is a 113,523 sq. ft., four-story senior apartment community housing 88-units. The project achieved LEED® Gold Certification. All units are ADA accessible and 5% of the units are fully equipped for persons with disabilities including units for the hearing and vision impaired. Unique features include handicap adaptable units, nurse call systems, multiple elevators, and pull cords in bedrooms and bathrooms that activate a light outside the unit. The building features community areas including a library, multipurpose space for meetings and classes, a fitness center and a computer work area.

WellStar Kennestone Hospital Bed Tower

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 18:12 GMT

The seven-story, 80-bed tower addition, built by the joint venture of RodgersHardin, was constructed on top of a loading dock. Due to tight site, material delivery and staging were crucial to ensure minimal disturbance and uninterrupted services. Ongoing infection control was vital due to the close proximity and tie-ins with the existing facility. Mechanical systems were needed to facilitate the new Bed Tower and a central energy plant expansion was incorporated. Healthcare elements included a 12 bed CV-ICU, Nuclear medicine suite, two 64-slice CT rooms, and the first Cyberknife procedure suite in the state.

Terminus 100

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 17:40 GMT

Terminus 100 is a 27-story, 582,000-sq.-ft. office tower with approximately 69,500 sq. ft. of ground-level retail and a 14-story, 2,100-car parking structure. The building includes a health spa, fine dining, boutique retail and other upscale amenities. Terminus 100 is part of a 4-million-sq.-ft. urban mixed-use development in the Buckhead district of Atlanta.

Terminus marked a new direction in development for this city, which has a rapidly growing business district but remains largely a commuter town. The dense development is rendered airy and accessible with predominantly clear glass cladding, multiple entryways, interior streets and courtyards and a pedestrian level that is devoted to store fronts and restaurants.

3344 Peachtree

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 17:10 GMT

3344 Peachtree is a 50-story tower which includes 469,921 sq. ft. of Class A office and retail space, 82 condominium units, and an 11-story, 1,631-space parking structure. The building is conveniently located in the Buckhead community of Atlanta, Georgia on a two-acre site. With it's spiraling architectural style, this high-profile project creates a unique landmark in Buckhead.

The building design incorporates a new twist on the growing popularity of mixed-use design by going vertical, rather than horizontal, with the 50-story structure. The building exterior of all glass curtainwall was designed as a piece of art or sculpture to fit in with the site and skyline of the area.

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 17:00 GMT

The Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre is a 2,754-seat world-class theater with a 26,500-sq.-ft. banquet hall with a full-service kitchen, a 600-seat ballroom, production spaces, administrative offices and building services facilities. A four-level, 700-space parking deck was also constructed adjacent to the theatre to provide easy access to the facility. The theatre is designed to accommodate a broad range of potential uses including Broadway touring shows, touring popular music concerts, dramatic events, comedy acts, ballet, opera and corporate events.

The theatre is built in the style of traditional European theaters, yet features state-of-the-art comfort and technology. Sound acoustical joints keep all vibrations from the structure so no noise will disturb the shows.

Lanier Technical College Medical Technology and Economic Development Center

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:08 GMT

DPR completed construction on a new 52,000-sq.-ft. Allied Health and Conferencing Center for Lanier Technical College, a member of the the Technical College System of Georgia. This is a state-of-the-art $12 million facility provides medical training programs, including radiology, sonography, medical skin facility technology, surgical technology and physical therapy, as well as a 30,000-sq.-ft. conference center.

The conference center, with 1,800 seats for lectures or 700 seats for banquets, is the largest facility of its kind in Forsyth County. It was designed with maximum flexibility, providing 10 different configurations from 650 sq. ft. to 14,000 sq. ft. for college and community events.

AFLAC Headquarters Renovation

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:51 GMT

110,000 sq. ft. interior renovation of the Customer Service Center for AFLAC, a national insurance company, in Columbus, Georgia. This project, which achieved LEED Gold certification, is a five story building containing offices, conference rooms, cubicle space, kitchens and vending areas. In order to allow the existing tenants to continue working without disturbance from the construction team, this project was conducted in two separate phases.

Construction began on floors three and five with the demolition of the existing offices, kitchens and conference rooms to allow the new construction of metal stud partitions, glass walls for offices and conference rooms which included sliding glass doors, the installation of new carpet, wood floors in the ktichens, new custom light fixtures and the rework of mechanical systems throughout to satisfy the heating and cooling needs of the new layout.

Phase two followed with floors one, two and four. It incorporated a rejuvenated cafeteria with hardwood floors, custom light fixtures and updated seating, a new lobby and security desk and a fitness center with rubber floors, plasma televisions, and exercise equipment.

Georgia State University Natural Science Building Exhaust Stack Replacement

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:29 GMT

The Georgia State University Natural Science Center Project includes renovation and upgrade of the laboratory exhaust system. The project entails replacement of all existing utility type fume hood exhaust fans with multiple clustered, manifold type, high velocity exhaust systems and retrofitting of existing fume hood exhaust control system. We will replace 157 chemical fume hood exhaust fans on the roof and manifold the laboratory exhaust system into 10 new variable speed Strobic Exhaust Fans. In addition, we will install new Stainless Steel duct risers and headers. We will install new variable pressurization control valves in all laboratories in the Natural Science Building. The project entails rebuilding and restoring to specified performance the existing three building axial supply air fans. Finally, we will commission and rebalance all new laboratories, laboratory controls, and exhaust fans, as well as, conduct ASHRAE 110 Tests on all 157 chemical fume hoods. The delivery method for the project is CM/GC.

Clemson University Bio-Science / Life Sciences Buildings

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:01 GMT

This new laboratory facility is designed for the purpose of developing new scientific research. The primary functional goals for the facility are to have a building that supports scientific research activities and engages students via training and education. The building is a flexible laboratory, teaching and faculty office environment.
The teaching space includes up to four teaching laboratories, including lab support for upper level undergraduate and graduate level classes. Additional areas also include space for IT support, research activity reception and display area(s). The building accommodates approximately 23 principal investigators and their
students, along with technical and service support staff. The common thread of research emphasis will be the fundamental study of animal systems within such fields as, but not limited to, biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, endocrinology and proteomics.

Integral with the building design and many site improvements, the Life Science Building will be a sustainable building designed to be LEED® certified at a minimum Gold level.

American Red Cross New Blood Processing Facility

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 05:51 GMT

DPR completed construction on a new 182,000-sq.-ft. blood processing and distribution facility with a two-story tilt-up exterior. Located on a 19-acre site, the facility includes state-of-the-art laboratories used for processing blood and platelets, as well as blood component storage and maintenance of a rare blood bank. Due to the facility’s use, construction must adhere to regulations determined by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

During the award process, DPR recommended several opportunities to improve the performance of the building specific to Atlanta’s hot and humid climate. An Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Energy Star white reflective roof was installed in lieu of the specified black ethylene propylene diene terpolymer (EPDM) roof. This change to a green roof resulted in a credit of $25,000 for the owner and is expected to generate $60,000 in energy savings over 10 years.

The facility houses approximately 450 employees and increases the Red Cross Biomedical Services, Southern Region’s ability to process and distribute blood components, expanding current capacity from 290,000 to 750,000 units of blood a year.