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8.14.9.1 Headquarters Administrative Facilities
The headquarters facilities are vital in the Fort Carson mission. The interior should support and add to the administrative role in this mission. Administrative offices that are located in the headquarters administrative buildings function as the hub of all activities for the headquarters. These administrative building interiors should include the level of respect required for a headquarters building. Beginning with the entrance lobby, clear and precise signals need to be relayed to the visitor. Visual signaling could be a reception desk for monitoring lobby activity, directive signage, and exhibits showcasing the brigade’s accomplishments.
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The interior should employ one primary color scheme throughout the building, with accent colors used to highlight different areas or objects such as lobby wall behind reception desk, signage, and artwork. The main color scheme should be neutral to allow for the possibility of changing accent colors. Standardized fluorescent lighting should be used with different fixtures to accent areas or objects.
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Long corridors should be broken up with carpet borders, recesses, and breaks in the ceiling grid. Emphasize cleanliness and maintainability with larger, brighter restrooms.
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Materials used in the interior need to be durable and low maintenance, with upgraded finishes used in the lobby, main conference room, and commander’s office suite. Furniture should be comfortable, durable, and ergonomically matched to the user’s task.
Key elements to making the interior portion of the headquarters administrative facilities successful are:
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