Contract Amount: $125,777,265

LEED Certification: Gold

Duration of Contract: September 2008 – August 2010

Gross SF: 448,928 (total)

The first of Harper Constructions multi-award contracts the challenge presented was the complete development of three separate sites, each with their own constrains and challenges. P- 097, featured here to the left, was situated between a main vehicular thoroughfare to the north and protected wetlands to the south and west. Creative massing of the structure as well as maximizing available land allowed for a facility which met the programmatic requirements of the contract while respecting its surroundings. Notable features of the facility were an extensive PV system supplementing the buildings energy uses as well as underground retention basins and permeable pavement which were necessary for the displacement of storm water.

Three of the remaining four structures were located on a masterplanned campus situated around a grand recreational area consisting of basketball, tennis and volleyball courts as well as putting greens and numerous bbq pavilions. Similar low-impact development techniques were utilized on this campus such as three independent PV systems as well as underground retention basins and permeable pavement. Located in the middle of an already highly developed area the main challenge with this site was properly integrating it within its surroundings. Successfully doing so, this project was used as the benchmark for future multi-contract awards of its kind.

Providing over 1,000 double occupancy rooms which accommodate nearly 2,000 residents these university-style dormitories were designed and constructed to offer much needed housing for the influx of new marines. Additional programmatic requirements which were satisfied consisted of centrally-located activity areas which provided areas for leisure and entertainment as well as basic services such as computer labs, commercial laundry mats and full kitchens. An additional challenge of this project was ensuring all buildings were properly coordinated to accept the comprehensive furniture package which was provided via a planned contract modification.

Contract Amount: $20,477,265

LEED Certification: Silver

Contract Duration: August 2008 – February 2010

Gross SF: 76,339

This facility was designed to house up to 300 personnel in 150 rooms with semi-private bathrooms. Equivalent to a university style dormitory the conceptual floor plan accepted at the time of contract award was finalized during design the charrette process which focused on user and owner interviews. Rooms were designed to the “2X0” (2-person room) configuration which helped determine the overall building mass and configuration. The facilities design is centralized around a core area with space for recreation as well as service areas consisting of laundry facilities, a main reception area as well as public restrooms and a kitchenette. Accommodating the outdoor recreation areas which consist of grills, basketball courts and other activities the kitchen area is easily accessible from the interior of the facility.

With an overall building footprint in an “H” configuration the two stories of the facility are interconnected via the central core area which is provided with a suspended pedestrian bridge overlooking the space below.

Located in the southwestern desert environment exterior conditions were of great importance. The use of entry vestibules, high performance glazing, solar screening, window awning, trellises, and redundant heating/cooling systems helped to ensure the building was provided with comfortable relief from the extreme ambient temperatures. The covered entries and shade structures had the added benefit of creating gathering points as well as well-defined entry points. The outdoor space was varied to create a series of active and passive areas for both intimate courtyard activities as well as full-size recreational courts.

Located immediately adjacent to the building were basketball and volleyball courts, horseshoe pits as well as covered picnic areas with built-in BBQ islands/grills.