Site Development Guide - National Capital Planning Commission

INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY CAMPUS – BETHESDASite Development Guide5.1 Architectural ConceptsThe ICC-B site redevelopment effort is focused on redefining the existing complex at 4600 SangamoreRoad in Bethesda, Maryland to serve the emerging operational and secure space needs of the nationalintelligence community in the Capital Region. The project is focused on redeveloping the site in contextsensitive manner, improving the neighborhood aesthetic and reducing environmental impacts associatedwith site operations. This effort will include replacement of existing support infrastructure and buildingsystems that are fragmented, out-of-date and no longer serviceable for the projected site mission.Key architectural objectives of the ICC-B planning include renewal of facilities that date back over 70years to serve technical missions for a future 25-year planning horizon. This redevelopment musteffectively increase connectivity within the complex to foster a collaborative environment suitable forcoordination between multiple agency groups and incorporate allowances for technology integration notenvisioned when these facilities were originally constructed.1. 2.3. 4.Figure 5.1: Architectural perspectives of the existing site at 4600 Sangamore Road. 1. Aerial view from northeast perspective,facility mass is a strong presence in the residential setting. 2. Main Entry at Sentinel Drive, view of Erskine Hall in background,mature street trees a valuable component of site integration with surrounding community. 3. View through wintertime woodsfrom MacArthur Blvd. 4. View from Potomac River overlook (south side of river.)Projected space needs at the ICC-B site include operational space for up to approximately 3,000 persons,including relevant support infrastructure, i.e. parking, roads, utilities, and mechanical/electrical systems.Section 5: Page 1 of 7