A view of JADOC's control room, showing that offices have visibility of it.

Accomplishing the Mission

Joint Air Defense Operations Center (JADOC)

US Navy

The Joint Air Defense Operations Center (JADOC) facilitates a critical defense mission, providing direct command and control capabilities for air security in the nation’s capital. Consolidating functions from multiple facilities that had been erected following the 9/11 attacks, the building provides a permanent home for the joint US Air Force and US Army staff who monitor and safeguard the skies.

The JADOC operations center provides protection for infrastructure, cities and military installations in the region by identifying and tracking every aircraft entering the space. JADOC uses this information in communication with the Eastern Air Defense Sector, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), FAA and battlestaff across the nation to determine appropriate tactical air defense execution.

Aerial view of US Embassy, Frankfurt, Germany. — Adaptive re-use transformed this former Army hospital in Frankfurt, Germany to meet the needs of a US Regional Consulate housing 1,000 people. The perimeter site design features new anti-climb and anti-ram wall and fence systems.

Outdoor terrace — Inside the Frankfurt compound, multi-purpose outdoor spaces are networked by landscaped paths to foster community and provide a variety of venues for contemplation and relaxation.

Main entrance, US Embassy, Rome, Italy. — At the US Embassy Compound in Rome, we maintained the architectural and aesthetic integrity of this significant 1886 palazzo while still incorporating modern security measures.

Security booth — Without compromising the historic fabric of the palazzo, we inserted a glass-walled secure public access center, a design intervention that can be wholly reversed.

Inside Veterans Affairs Clinic — The only Veterans Affairs medical facility located outside of the United States, this outpatient clinic in Manila, Philippines needed to comply with stringent infection control as well as anti-terrorist measures.

Mechanical equipment — At the VA clinic in Manila, Philippines, specialized mechanical systems help decrease the spread of air borne viruses common to the region.

Security is a critical aspect of design resiliency that takes many forms, depending on building type and location, as well as the nature of various threats and vulnerabilities. Physical security, screening measures, and electronic monitoring help ensure the safety of facilities and their users – tenants and visitors – but government buildings must also fulfill functional and representational goals that require openness and accessibility.