Client
National Archives and Record Administration
Designer
AECOM
HOK
Location
Adelphi, Maryland
Size
1,800,000 Square Feet
Completion Date
1993
Delivery Method
Construction Manager at Risk
National Archives II is a 1,800,000-square-foot labratory, storage, and research facility. The facility has special requirements for security, fire protection, and environmental control. Each of the 28 rooms has custom air-handling units to control temperature and humidity. They also monitor and control for harmful gas contaminants using particulate removal filters that can maintain levels from 1 part per billion to 12.5 parts per billion.
Awards
1994 ABC of Metro Washington Excellence in Construction Award (Architectural Concrete)
1994 ABC of Metro Washington Excellence in Construction Award
1994 ACI Maryland Chapter Award of Excellence (Concrete)
1994 WBC Craftsmanship Award (HVAC)
1993 WBC Craftsmanship Award (Cast-in-Place Concrete)
1993 WBC Craftsmanship Award (Shelving Rail System)