NPR Selects Balfour Beatty Construction to Build Its New Headquarters
Summary
Designed by Hickok Cole Architects to meet LEED Gold specifications, the building will incorporate recycled and sustainable materials and energy-efficient, green technologies.In addition, the building will feature a theater/production venue that will accommodate approximately 250 people for live performances and events; meeting and training rooms; an employee lounge; roof terraces and a fitness center.Our team supports NPR’s mission and is creating for them a sustainable facility that also brings revitalization to an emerging neighborhood,” said John Tarpey, CEO for Balfour Beatty Construction’s North Region based in Fairfax, VA. Balfour Beatty Construction has provided data center, telecommunications, and broadcasting construction services for organizations such as Fox Network and Engineering, NASCAR Media Group, Verizon Communications and Time Warner Cable.The project scope includes selective demolition and restoration of the existing warehouse building onsite, which will connect to a new structure with three below-grade levels and seven levels of above-grade office and studio space.When complete, the building will house a combination of program origination centers and self-operated production studios, a 10,000-square-foot data center and technology core, and a 100,000 square foot, open-concept newsroom to encourage collaboration and creativity among NPR’s employees.Our team supports NPR’s mission and is creating for them a sustainable facility that also brings revitalization to an emerging neighborhood,” said John Tarpey, CEO for Balfour Beatty Construction’s North Region based in Fairfax, VA.Balfour Beatty Construction has provided data center, telecommunications, and broadcasting construction services for organizations such as Fox Network and Engineering, NASCAR Media Group, Verizon Communications and Time Warner Cable.