Highmark
Highmark Data Center, the first LEED®-certified data center, requires significant security to protect its information and employees from known and unknown threats. Starting with a framework of concentric rings at the project site, the security planning encompasses multiple layers of protection that respond to all levels of security needs.
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Defense Threat Reduction Center
Special features like no-break power and redundant HVAC systems for critical loads, fire suppression systems and technical security systems protect the data held in the Defense Threat Reduction Center (DTRC), while a hardened perimeter and innovative, hardened structural system keep the employees of the U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency safe.
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U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
The new 580,000--SF Capitol Visitor Center is a project of historic dimension, creating a richer and more meaningful experience for the more than three million visitors annually. Designed to introduce visitors to the U.S. Capitol without compromising its integrity, the underground secure facility aims to inspire and educate with a sequence of visual events culminating in the entrance to the Capitol.
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National Ground Intelligence Center
NGIC is the U.S. Army’s premiere institution for gathering, sorting, analysis and distribution of ground forces intelligence. The replacement for a functionally obsolete building, NGIC’s new headquarters meets their demand for secure and flexible operations that address the changing role of technology and the changing workforce in the analytical community.
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U.S. Embassy, Kampala, Uganda
Responding to the complexities of creating both a secure and physically appealing building, RTKL designed the U.S. Embassy compound in Kampala to both represent the United States and embrace the culture and character of Uganda. The planning, architecture and interiors reflect a larger protective planning goal of balancing security with access.
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