Training and Doctrine Command Headquarters (TRADOC)

Designed by Michael Baker Jr., the new 283,000-SF headquarters facility provides high quality, private-sector/ commercial-style office, auditorium and conference space for the Army Command operations and is one of only four permanent headquarter locations for the Army's 4-Star Generals. The new complex meets Anti-Terrorism Force Protection (AT/FP) setback requirements while providing prominent views of the installation and is designed to meet LEED Silver criteria. Contrasting styles and design treatment are deliberately used for the building in response to facades that face the street or the internal ceremonial field, but at the same time establishes a strong identity and design aesthetic appropriate to the TRADOC vision, and is complimentary to the Fort Eustis environment and adjacent facilities. A traditional horizontal brick pattern adorns the street facade, while a more contemporary facade of precast concrete panels and glass faces the interior complex and the ceremonial field, and also defines the central entrance, conference center, cafe, and the 5th floor Command Office Group. Internally the facility uses a single continuous modular plan with all core functions located in a central bay with column free space around the entire perimeter of each floor so as to allow maximum flexibility for current and future program requirements. TRADOC is a design-build project.

Owner: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Norfolk District
Architect: Michael Baker Jr., Inc.
Contract Value: $78M
Square Footage: 283,000