Major General George White HQ

Salem, Oregon

 

The Oregon Military Department (OMD) had a mission to establish a centralized headquarters that would unify all statewide units, groups, and stakeholders under a single command. To fulfill this objective, the new Major General George White headquarters was designed to incorporate enhanced anti-terrorism measures, seismic essential facility requirements, and align with the agency’s sustainability and design excellence goals.

 

The office building spans two stories and covers an area of 55,000 square feet. It is composed of two independent wings connected by a two-story glass lobby, which features an elevated walkway bridge at the second level. In line with the commitment to environmental sustainability, the building was designed to meet the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) gold standards and adhere to State Energy Efficiency Design (SEED) requirements. Additionally, the design allows for seamless expansion in the future, should it be deemed necessary. The facility meets seismic requirements for “essential” buildings, ensuring its ability not only to withstand a significant earthquake but also to continue operations and emergency response immediately afterward.

 

AWARDS

2020 Oregon's Excellence in Concrete Award

2019 Excellence in Structural Engineering - New Building Over $10M

2019 DBIA National Design-Build Merit Award