LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA
Loudoun County Public Schools Admin Building Improvements
DESIGNING TO ENSURE
PUBLIC SAFETY
J2 developed security concept measures for the Administration building to implement passive security measures to provide a secure perimeter and enhance the appearance approaching the facility. Primary improvements included removing the existing drop-off at the main entrance; developing an enhanced pedestrian plaza at the main entrance; improving security measures including a barrier curb, bollards, planters, and speed bumps; parking lot and drainage reconfiguration; and the addition of berms and landscaping.
Before & After
THE SOLUTION
J2’s solution involved replacing the existing drop-off area immediately adjacent to the main entrance with a pedestrian plaza. A low-seat wall element was incorporated at the building perimeter to limit unauthorized vehicular intrusion. The seat-wall materials complement the existing building façade, and the layout of the wall is coordinated with the existing pedestrian sidewalk network. The design provides a secure perimeter without limiting the easy flow of pedestrians from the parking lot to the main entrance.
THE CHALLENGE
Creating a sense of security for employees and visitors while maintaining a welcoming and accessible entrance to the building.