Established as an Army base in 1942 and renamed to an Air Force base in the 1950s, Dyess Air Force Base, located near Abilene, TX, is home to the historic and distinguished 7th Bomb Wing and 317th Air Wing. The base has continued to grow over the years, requiring ongoing updates and renovations to keep the base operational. One of these improvements was the renovation of Security Forces Building 7232. Originally built as a dormitory in 1956, the building was converted to administrative office space in 1993, and the goal for the most recent renovation was to transition the building to accommodate all sections of the Security Forces Squadron under one roof.
PRIME AE provided design services to support the base’s vision for the extensive renovation. Our team facilitated a charrette to determine the required spaces, functions, and needs of the Security Forces user group. Multiple interviews with the user group and Base personnel resulted in programming documentation for the renovation. We then provided full design services, including project management, planning, architecture, interior design, civil, structural, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and communications services. Our team also produced a geotechnical report and conducted hazardous materials and topographical surveys. The low floor-to-floor height when the building was originally constructed posed specific design challenges that we were able to overcome through thoughtful planning.
Our team worked closely with the client and leveraged our extensive experience with federal projects to meet all the security, regulatory, and budget requirements unique to a military base.
