Choate has maintained a relationship with Newton General Hospital for more than 19 years. In that time, Choate has completed more than 398,000 SF in additions and renovation projects with no disruption in service to the facility’s patients. The expansion of the hospital’s new wing, medical office building, women’s center, additions of the 3rd and 4th floors, and a new emergency generator plant for the hospital are a few examples of the many projects completed for this valued repeat client.
The premier hospital for catastrophic care and valued repeat client for Choate Construction delivers a new signature 105,500 SF nine-story tower, 65,500 SF vertical four story expansion, and 86,000 SF of renovations the existing Marcus and Shepherd Pavilions, on the tight Shepherd Center campus. The scope also includes additions to existing clinics and day programs as well as support areas, a new cafeteria with seating for 176, and the relocation of the existing Calloway Auditorium. The 359,414 SF Irene and George Woodruff Residence Hall and Parking Deck were subsequently constructed, allowing loved ones to be near their family during rehabilitation.
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A leader in the design and mill production of aircraft extrusions, repeat client Universal Alloy has constructed a 104,000 aluminum extrusion tempering plant, later adding an 84,000 SF addition. The facility is constructed of structural steel on 80’ x 80’ bays of tilt-up exterior and single ply ballasted roof. The warehouse features two 50’ x 10’ dry-and-rise extrusion pits, four cranes totaling 80 tons, and the largest horizontal extrusion press in the world.
Choate Construction completes the 145,000 SF newspaper press and distribution facility and the 120,000 SF office building for the Savannah Morning News. The distribution facility includes two presses and an ink tank farm with extensive process piping. A three stage completion is required to accommodate the press installation. Construction is structural steel and tilt with brick veneer.
The three story Class A corporate facility’s design began before the completion of the production facility using the same architectural components of brick and cast stone insulated tilt wall. The most challenging aspect of the design was to mirror the façade of the production facility having a 12’ floor height with a 15’ floor height for the office building. The buildings share a common entrance and reception area. A central rotunda with a 36’ diameter CFRC dome custom light fixture simulates a skylight in the apex. The rotunda boasts a terrazzo floor highlighting a three color compass rose with brass insets of the four major compass points which hint of Savannah’s nautical history. The interior of the building emulates the classical architecture of downtown Savannah while the exterior use of full depth tumbled brick for pavers, natural slate, divided light windows, and wrought iron fences and gates bring the feel of “Old Savannah” into this unique space
Infused with natural light and vivid color schemes, this LEED Silver library is designed with many features that make it appealing for all demographics. A story room, activity room, auditorium, library store, children/youth/adult sections, computer areas, study areas, auditorium, catering kitchen, and the quiet outdoor gardens complete with water features make this addition to Chatham County’s library system stand out from the rest.
Choate has constructed nine base buildings and numerous interior spaces in the Sanctuary Park Development since 1997. Base buildings include the 242,000 SF Falls at Sanctuary Park; the 150,000 SF Oakview I; 155,000 SF Oakview II; Lakeview I and II, each at 185,000 SF; Stonebridge I and II, 150,000 SF; Stonebridge III, 163,000 SF; and Oakview III, at 210,000 SF. Also included are two parking decks, 297,000 SF, four story deck, 274,000 SF deck with 812 spaces, and more than 882,000 SF of interior spaces
Choate Construction performs the stunning office offering much-needed space for the ever-expanding Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This 100,000-SF headquarter office provides room to consolidate multiple branches into a single facility.
FAA pushed the normal limits of tilt wall with its four story height and maximized openings; both the tilt and steel erection were staged and coordinated perfectly with each other.
In addition to extensive security and back-up systems, high-end finishes such as thick-set honed and polished Walker Zanger tile, Natural Birch Pecan wood paneling, and a custom glass feature wall make this building an impressive home for the FAA.
As Kennesaw State University enrollment continues to rise, so do construction projects on campus. Choate Construction builds their trendsetting student dining hall, 917-bed student living facility, massive precast central parking deck, soccer stadium, and sports and recreation complex.
Unique features are abundant throughout this communications firm, located on the 32nd floor of the Equitable Building in downtown Atlanta. Mechoshades, zodiac counter tops, a custom reception bench made from poured glass terrazzo and hand inlays, 3-Form panel feature walls, frameless doors with wood jambs, Herculite glass doors, full glass office fronts and several sidelights adorn this space. Extremely high end finishes include Bamboo wood flooring and several various types of fabric wall coverings. The lighting package is a focal point for the entire projects and includes exotic sconces, pendants, down lights, track lighting and cove lighting to accentuate this exquisite new headquarters for McRae Communications.
Choate converted this existing office and warehouse space into a cutting-edge television studio for the nationally televised, “Good Eats” cooking show featuring Alton Brown. Features include an extensive production and test kitchen designed by Alton Brown, culinary instruction area for corporate or consumer events, editing suite, sound engineered partitions and doors, a set production shop, corporate offices, an exercise facility, and a walk-in freezer/cooler.