Social Security Administration Building

Owner

Harwood & Associates

Architect

MMM Design Group

Location

Jefferson Street
Roanoke, VA

Project Size

70,300 Square Feet

Completion

July 2009

Schedule Duration

15 Months

 

This 70,300-square-foot, three-story office building is located in Roanoke, Virginia. The structure is supported by a deep foundation system, coupling geo-piers and a 14-foot retaining wall system. The second and third floors were constructed using steel frame and metal decks, and the exterior of the building features a masonry veneer with buff color cast stone base veneer and stucco parapet. The lobbies of the facility feature wood paneling and bluestone granite flooring. There is also a three-story open curtainwall system in the lobby.

The project is expected to have at least a Silver LEED rating. The interior design included LEED credits for sustainable materials in the public and employee entry lobbies, including granite tile flooring and bamboo wall panels and wall covering in the public lobby.

The project was fast track with KBS working extensively with the AE in developing and guiding design selections based upon cost.