Sunday, June 20, 2010

This is what America gets instead of community newspapers


* Gannett/USA TODAY Headquarters, McLean, Virginia
* Owner:  Gannett Co., Inc. - Arlington, VA
* Architect:  Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates - New York, NY
* Interior Architect: Lehman-Smith + McLeish - Washington, DC
* Developer: Hines - Washington, DC

820,000 SF Corporate Headquarters including Base Building and Interior Improvements in McLean, Virginia.  Project includes two office towers extending above a common "podium" which contains food service, auditorium, conference center, healthworks and other corporate support facilities.  Scope included open and enclosed office space, newsroom spaces, production areas, and executive offices.

    * Gannett Tower:  12 Stories; USA TODAY Tower:  9 Stories.
    * 2,048 Parking Spaces In Structured And Grade Parking.
    * Atrium with Engineered Smoke Control System.
    * 4,000 SF Data Center Plus Additional IT Spaces Throughout Facility.
    * 2,400 Ton Chilled Water System.
    * Site Amenities Included Guard House, Softball Field, Volleyball Courts and Tennis Court.
    * Helistop (Per FAA Regulations).
    * 4 Megawatt Standby Generator System.
    * 750 KVA Redundant UPS Distribution System.