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Located in downtown Bryan, the Wimberely Building started its life in 1965 as the Woolworth department store. The three-story, 50,000-square-foot building has been transformed into a state-of-the-art data center. To accomplish this, two back-up generators and two air conditioning cooling towers were installed on the roof, with plans for a future generator and cooling tower. This required extensive structural work to transfer these large loads to the foundation. Security and back-up power were the top priorities for the owner and their clients. Bullet-resistant materials, biometric access and 24-hour security guards are all incorporated into the building's design. The building's high security and emergency power capability attracted the Brazos Valley Community Emergency Operations Center (CEOC), set up in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The CEOC coordinates emergency response for the cities of Bryan and College Station, Texas A&M University, and Brazos County. The Arkitex Studio worked hand-in-hand with these four civic entities to design their space. By the time hurricane Ike hit Texas in 2008, the CEOC was operational and ready to respond. |
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