Cobb County Adult Detention Center Expansion

Marietta (Cobb County), GA
  • 270,000 sq ft
  • $94 million
  • 5 stories
  • Completed in 2009

Structural Features

  • Although not the original structural engineer, Uzun + Case was brought on to value engineer / redesign the expansion’s inmate housing tower and the administration building.  Various alternatives were considered, and a concrete scheme was devised that resulted in more than $2 million in structural savings.
  • The expansion was completed on schedule and within budget.

Awards

Award of Excellence, Mid-Rise Building Category
American Concrete Institute (ACI), Georgia Chapter