Best Office: Army Command HQ Is Both Bright and Secure
Built as partof the Dept. of Defense's Base Relocation and Closure program, the new $50-million headquarters consolidates the Army Test and Evaluation Command and the Army Evaluation Center sub-command into a single, flexible facility that supports the mission to provide developmental/operational testing and evaluation of new weaponry.
Construction included two buildings joined by a glass-enclosed atrium, totaling 141,453 sq ft over three floors. The three-story atrium acts as a space for the two departments to intermingle and collaborate, as well as the receiving area for dignitaries. High-end finishes such as wood paneling, brushed aluminum, a ceremonial floating-glass staircase and terrazzo floors give the atrium a distinctive look compared to a typical military building.