Medical Center Parking Garage

The Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) Parking Garage project, located in Biloxi, MS, provides a new, 5-level pre-cast concrete parking deck at the existing VA Medical/Hospital Complex, as well as an updated and reconstructed adjacent surface parking lot. This new parking structure houses a total of 982 vehicles and is accompanied by an updated and reconstructed adjacent surface parking lot accounting for an additional 257 parking spaces.

Architecturally, this new structure had to be compatible with surrounding historic structures, as well as new buildings under construction on site. Architectural compatibility was achieved by arched panel openings with railings surrounding the ground level and brick in-laid precast spandrel panels above, as well as on the four major corner circulation towers. The four circulation towers include a substantial amount of glazing allowing for observation out of and into these areas for both aesthetic reasons and improved security in line with Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principals.

Although LEED certification was not a requirement for this project, several sustainable design concepts were utilized in the development of the project. The primary structure and exterior skin are of precast concrete panels produced locally within 50 miles of the construction site and the lobbies and stairwells utilize natural lighting as the primary light source with artificial lighting controlled by daylight sensors.