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Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems (NGAS) Campus Modernization and Expansion

Project Services

Masterplanning Architectural Design

Interior Design Structural, Mechanical, and

Electrical Engineering Project Management

Construction Management

Location Space Park Campus, CA

Rancho Bernardo, CA El Segundo, CA

Arlington, VA

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5,000,000 SF

Austin provides a “core team” of design, engineering, and construction professionals

“on-site”, at the Space Park campus and supports larger

design efforts with Austin’s “expansion team” located in its Irvine, California offices.

Austin, as part of a multi-year architectural design and engineering master services

agreement, is providing programming, space planning, design and engineering services

on a multi-year facilities campus modernization and expansion program.

The Redondo Beach and Manhattan Beach campuses house in excess of 8,000

employees in a variety of owned and leased space. Facilities comprise approximately

4.7-million square feet. The modernization effort focuses on 14 buildings on the

campus, which were originally constructed in the late 1960s.

The program includes a substantial focus on Northrop Grumman’s “greeNG” program,

which involves significant upgrade to the facilities in the area of water and energy

conservation following LEED® design and construction guidelines.

Austin’s services include on-site program management, strategic long-range site and

facilities master planning, architectural and interior design, engineering, and

construction management for a vast array of facilities supporting research, satellite

manufacturing and assembly, integration and testing, high bay, laboratory, office and

support activities.

This modernization program is an extension of a more than 40-year relationship

between Northrop Grumman (and its heritage companies) and The Austin Company.

Austin has worked on the Space Park campus on a near continuous basis for more than

15 years. Austin serves Northrop Grumman nationally under multi-year continuing

service agreements, and has provided services in support of over $100-million in

facilities projects for Northrop Grumman during the past five years alone.


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Arlington, VA

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5,000,000 SF




Representative projects include: characterization, research, development and electronic

laboratories; cleanrooms; site master planning; feasibility studies; office renovations;

mechanical and electrical system upgrades; spacecraft assembly high bays; and SCIF.

Laboratory and cleanroom projects have included services for D.I. water, liquid nitrogen,

high purity gases, electrical and exhaust. Lab renovations have also included hazardous

H2 occupancies to house the wafer production "Riber" equipment and meet the

stringent requirements of this highly-volatile production process.

Representative facilities modernization and consolidation program projects include:

Building E2 Modernization

Building E2 is a 132,000 SF 11-story sector headquarters building originally constructed

in 1966. The first phase of modernization included seismic upgrade evaluation, and

renovation of the lobby, 10th and 11th floor executive offices.

Austin provided planning, design and engineering services in connection with the Space

Park Campus Core Team support services contract.


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Arlington, VA

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5,000,000 SF




Building R4 Modernization

Austin provided planning, architectural design, engineering and construction document

preparation for the renovation of a 120,000 SF two-story general office building on the

110-acre Space Park Campus in Redondo Beach, California. The design challenge

presented by the R4 building was in opening up the maze of enclosed offices. Austin’s

solution completely striped the interior space down to its core elements. In doing so, the

building broke down logically into four quadrants, separated by central elevator and

restroom cores.

Neighborhoods of open office workstations stretch across the building where enclosed

offices once stood. This new openness allows for enhanced interaction between

employees and greater density of workers without sacrificing comfort. Each quadrant

has a “park” – a partially walled-off area where a casual conversation can transform into

a brainstorming session without disturbing others in nearby cubicles.

At the intersection of the four quadrants, a connection center allows employees to

unwind in a circular collaborative environment with flat-screen televisions along the

walls and Wi-Fi. In support of this major renovation and in response to aging and at-

capacity systems, a significant, integrated upgrade and modernization to lighting,

power, IT, security, life-safety, and HVAC systems was implemented.

ES1 Relocation to Building R10

Austin provided design and engineering services to NGAS for the relocation of select

operations (offices and labs) from Building ES-1 in El Segundo to Building R10 in

Redondo Beach of the Space Park campus. The project included premising of areas to

SAP/SAR Standards.

Perimeter walls were constructed full height with STC 45 sound rating. Primary entry

doors to SAP/SAR areas were STC 45 rated security doors with X-09 spin dial security

hardware. Card readers, keypads, door contacts, and motion sensors were also provided

and integrated with the alarm system.

Existing utilities (pipes, conduit, cable, and HVAC ducts) that traversed that area were

relocated to eliminate any from passing through the area.


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Arlington, VA

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5,000,000 SF




HVAC ducts over 96-square inches in section that entered the secured area were

protected with security bars and provided with inspection ports on the secured side.

Each air transfer opening in the secured perimeter was fitted with a sound boot.

Communication and Server Rooms were served by a split-system air conditioning unit.

Larger Server Rooms and Laboratories were provided with computer room-type air

conditioners with direct expansion cooling and electric re-heating.

The project was implemented using a fast-track design-build approach with an overall

management plan that achieved on-time completion.

Building R2 Consolidation

Austin provided building-wide planning for maximum utilization of Building R2 in

Redondo Beach. Studies included compliance with new building codes, incorporation of

specific requirements for a classified business unit, secure filing heavy floor loading

limitations, and pursuit of other issues as directed.

Some areas in the building are secure areas, which are constructed according to U.S.

Government Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) Standards. The SCIF

accommodates three different operations and is compartmented for each operation.

Austin prepared complete construction documentation for the development of a

presentation center, lobby upgrade, premises for Security, Lounge, and food preparation

– a 6,500 SF area.


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Arlington, VA

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5,000,000 SF




ES1 2nd Floor Remodel – Special Access Requirement (SAR)

The ES1 SAR (Special Access Requirement) project involved the design of reception

space, offices, conference rooms and a TDR (Telephone Data Room) within an existing

80,000 SF floor envelope.

The key component of the project involved Austin’s teaming with NGAS facilities and IT

personnel for converting a non-classified office floor level into a secured classified area.

This effort included the specification of full-height STC 45 partitions, security devices,

access hardware, HVAC man-bars, and sound masking to define SAR areas.

In addition, the program included the design of a new classified fiber-optic network

distribution system. The system’s design included a series of new ceiling-mounted cable

trays and dedicated conduits to serve as fiber-optic pathways for the project. In further

support of the telecommunications plans, a fiber-optic cable matrix was developed as a

tool to assist in the installation of the system.

Technical Presentation Event Center

Austin provided programming, space planning and architectural design services for

Northrop Grumman Corporation’s new Technical Presentation Event Center at Space

Park in Redondo Beach, California.

The versatile, advanced-technology 20,000 SF center – the first free-standing building

constructed at Space Park in nearly 20 years — was designed to host industry and

government conferences, marketing events, proposal oral presentations, program

reviews, interactive simulations, and employee communication events.

The building's centerpiece is a 6,700 SF, two-story, 500-seat presentation room with

advanced audio/visual, video teleconferencing and digital simulation systems that reflect

the leading-edge technology for which Space Park has always been known. The facility

also features three, 900 SF, 30-person break-out rooms with fixed and portable

audio/visual and computer capabilities as well as a 1,600 SF food service area.


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Arlington, VA

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5,000,000 SF




Distinguished Visitors Center

The Distinguished Visitors Center and Systems Integration Laboratory, combines

multimedia technology and warfare simulation. Building 202’s 5,000 SF Multimedia

Lobby and Conference Room area are the primary focal point for visitors to interact with

Northrop Grumman’s products, services and related technologies that have been, or are

currently under development.

The lobby is a staging area for guests and provides interactive media kiosks and plasma

screens, as well as an historical area containing "Jack Northrop's" desk and vintage

aircraft models. The conference room incorporates the latest advances in multimedia

and communications equipment to facilitate presentations to governmental officials and

dignitaries. Austin was also responsible for the procurement and installation of the

multimedia systems.

Cyber Warfare Integration Node

Northrop Grumman's Arlington, Virginia, Cyber Warfare Integration Node (CWIN)

consists of approximately 10,000 SF located on the 21st Floor of a 30-story high-rise

with a prominent view of the Washington DC Mall. The Demonstration Center focuses

on an environment that reflects the forward-thinking and advanced technological

capabilities of Northrop Grumman’s organization, through extensive use of audio visual

and custom lighting equipment.


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Arlington, VA

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5,000,000 SF




The CWIN Theater Battle Arena design takes on a flexible theater/studio appearance

that supports a variety of operating modes to include command center simulations and

demonstrations, war games, and virtual collaboration with the five other CWIN facilities.

Custom overhead trusses support theatrical lighting fixtures and video projectors with

computerized control of AV and lighting systems. Due to the limited floor-to-ceiling

height, the ceiling was opened to the exposed structure to facilitate the perception of

increased headroom. The entire facility contains a 2-1/2" raised access floor for

distribution and management of power and data cabling. Austin coordinated with a

systems integrator to establish simulation and audio/visual equipment design and

specifications.


Northrop Grumman's San Diego Cyber Warfare Integration Node (CWIN) consists of

approximately 5,000 SF located within Northrop's Building 2 on the Rancho Bernardo,

California, campus.

The center incorporates advanced simulation technology in a theater environment that

accommodates various modes of operation, utilizing a large rear screen projection

surface and multiple computer workstations. Realistic war game battle situations are

created electronically utilizing various opposing teams located in separate rooms and

monitored by an operation commander.

The CWIN consists of a Player's Arena, Command Control Conference Room, Red & Blue

Force Rooms, and other support functions. The area requires raised access flooring to

facilitate distribution of power and data cabling and utility lines. Lighting systems utilize

a variety of presets to provide the appropriate lighting levels for each mode of

operation.


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Arlington, VA

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5,000,000 SF





Northrop Grumman's El Segundo Cyber Warfare Integration Node (CWIN) consists of

approximately 8,000 SF located within Northrop's Building 202 high bay area. The

center creates simulations of advanced concepts in realistic environments and provides

technology for simulated battle situation scenarios. The CWIN supports large visual

screens and computer workstations that function in a real-time virtual environment.

The CWIN area consists of a Battle Situation Area, Computer Room, Control Room,

Projection Room, and other support elements. The area also requires a multi-level

raised access floor to facilitate distribution and management of cabling and utility lines

and for improved sight lines. Austin coordinated with Northrop Grumman’s Equipment

Systems Integrator to establish simulation and audio/visual equipment design and

specifications. Because security is critical at this location, the center’s communications

system contains “Red Black Wiring,” indicating normal and isolated communications.

Combined Computer Complex (C3) – Building 202

Austin provided planning, design and engineering for a 40,000 SF mission critical data

center in support of Northrop Grumman’s Advanced Systems Development Center,

located within Building 202 in El Segundo, California.

The center, described as an incubator of ideas for integrated strike warfare, houses a

new Systems Integration Laboratory (SIL), Cyber Warfare Integration Network (CWIN)

war simulation theater, Distinguished Visitor Center (DVC) and multiple Engineering,

Logistics and Technology (EL&T) Laboratories, all designed by Austin as individual

projects.

The high-availability data center includes 12" raised-access flooring with static

dissipative tile and HVAC units connected to a house-chilled water system with

redundancy (ductwork, louvers, controls) in critical areas to include smoke purging.


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Arlington, VA

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5,000,000 SF




The fire suppression is controlled by an overhead wet system, which includes a pre-

action system requiring two signals prior to discharge, preventing accidental discharge.

In addition, under-floor fire suppression (Energen) was installed in critical areas, as well

as under-floor detection in all areas.

The entire project required Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) and

Special Access Programs (SAP) for security, which included STC 45 and 55 construction,

white noise, motion sensors, access control (badge readers) and separation of power

and communications.

Austin also provided design and engineering services for a new backup engine generator

and UPS system.

M3 Consolidated Laboratories

Austin provided architectural design and

engineering services for a remodel of 87,400

SF within the existing M3 building to

accommodate the relocation of labs from

other buildings throughout the Space Park

campus. The space now houses fluid systems

labs, chemistry labs and materials and

processes labs. Within the laboratory spaces

are approximately 15,000 SF of Class

100,000 cleanroom, and approximately 1,750

SF of Class 10,000 cleanroom, as well as office space for lab personnel.

Numerous hazardous materials including toxic and highly toxic materials, flammable

gases and liquids, oxidizing liquids, corrosives and other hazardous solids and liquids

had to be accommodated. The project requirement included extensive additions and

modifications to the HVAC system, including installation of chilled water lines for

connection to a future chilled water plant, new process piping systems for lab gases,

vacuum and air, and a new industrial water system.


Project Services







Arlington, VA

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5,000,000 SF




Vacate Pico Campus Expansion – El Segundo, California

Supporting the B-2 Bomber program, The Austin Company provided design, engineering,

project management, and construction management services for the relocation of

13 laboratories totaling 85,000 SF from Pico Rivera to Northrop Grumman facilities in

El Segundo, California. The relocated laboratories included Stereolithography,

Mechanical Test, Environmental Test, and Instrumentation, among others.

Hazardous materials utilized in these labs include toxic and highly-toxic gases, flammable

gases and liquids, oxidizing gases, inert gases, propellants and other hazardous solids

and liquids.

The centerpiece of the project was a 22,000 square foot Systems Simulation Laboratory

that allows the client to adapt to ever-changing requirements, while still maintaining the

high security levels required by the United States Government.

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