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3.5.2.2 The AR is seeking a level of standardization in their built
facilities, but are not seeking "cookie-cutter" design solutions. Many
of the spaces and features of the facilities will be the same throughout
the AR system, and design efficiencies can be gained through reuse of
standard space modules or groupings. However, the Design Agency
should seek to give each project its own identity, based on Tenant
input and local/regional influences.
3.5.2.3 The level of finish and detail in a training center should be one
that would be appropriate for an office building of good quality, with
additional emphasis on durability and maintainability. For an OMS or
AMSA building, finish and detail can be more utilitarian in the
maintenance areas, but similar to a training center in the office areas.
3.5.2.4 Each AR facility will have two "Minuteman" plaques, one for
exterior display and one for interior display; the exterior plaque should
be located with the "U.S. Army Reserve Training Center" signage.
These should be in locations of maximum visibility. Consideration
should be given to developing high-visibility locations for the Tenants
to display their trophies and other memorabilia. In centers housing
more than one unit, individual locations may be appropriate.
3.5.2.5 Consider protective continuous bumper moldings and corner
guards for corridors and other high traffic areas to minimize damage
to walls. The continuous bumpers may be required at both base and
chair rail height, depending on the type of delivery carts anticipated to
be used in the facility.
3.5.3 Room Numbering
3.5.3.1 The Design Agency should work with the AR Installation to
develop a room numbering scheme for the construction documents
that will also be functional for the later operation and maintenance of
the facility.
W236. Consider using letters, rather than numbers, for stairs,
corridors and similar spaces; the Tenants and maintenance personnel
rarely think of these spaces as rooms, and giving them room numbers
can be confusing.
3.5.4 Stairs and Elevators
3.5.4.1 Typical stairs are concrete-filled metal pan construction,
unless a monumental stair is part of the design. AR prefers wire mesh
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