Pentagon Renovation - Wedge 3

Arlington, VA
 
Julie Rankin
Construction Managment

Pentagon Wedge 3

Building Statistics

Project Abstract

  • General Project Information
    • Type: Demolition and Renovation
    • Building Purpose: Office Space/ US Department of Defense Operations
    • Estimated Cost: $367 million
    • Contract: Design Build, fast track
    • Start Date: June, 2005
    • Finish Date: February, 2007
    • LEED Accredited: Silver Rating
  • History
    • Built in 1941
    • The core and shell was completed in 16 months
    • Over time, the Pentagon had become a confusing maze of interior spaces, causing:
      • Inefficient mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems
      • Inefficient use of space
  • Structure / Materials
    • Cast in place concrete
    • The only original steel was reinforcement in the concrete
    • Various steel angles and beams have been added for additional support
  • Updates
    • Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing systems will be removed and reconstructed to modern standards
    • Structural changes include penetrations and their respective steel reinforcement to accomodate new systems
    • Concrete repair in areas with honeycombing and visible rebar
    • Fireproofing for original conduit throught concrete structure
    • New elevator and escalator systems
    • Open and wide corridors with natural flow
    • Efficiency and flexibility in the design of interior spaces

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