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RNL, as part of a Design/Build team with Hensel Phelps, was selected to design three fully functional Company Operations Facilities (COF) as part of the expansion of the Fort Carson military base in Colorado Springs. These three buildings are the 4th EN COF, the Heavy EN COF and the 759 MP COF.

The main architectural theme of the COFs is to reflect the very specific functional requirements of the office and warehouse components of the project and to reflect the contemporary nature of the today’s Army. The team’s design solution is modular in nature and is based on a response to the specific needs of individual companies with the flexibility to permit future realignment and layout of the Administration and Readiness Modules. All this is done within a highly energy efficient envelope that is targeted for LEED Gold at each of the buildings.

The Administration Module includes the main entry, locker rooms, command unit office and conference spaces. The Readiness Modules vary based on personnel counts, but all provide storage and prep space for the soldiers and their gear with specialized rooms including communications and non-sensitive storage, a vault and platoon offices.

Finishes and materials were chosen for their durability and ease of maintenance. These include brick, concrete block and metal panels.