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If you need an accessible version of the Legislative Campus Modernization (LCM) Predesign Report, please contact Shari Bartell at (360) 407-9248.
Irving R. Newhouse Building Replacement project
Joel M. Pritchard Library project
The Legislature directed DES to oversee work for Legislative Campus Modernization (LCM) to address space needs of legislative agencies and critical issues with the Irving R. Newhouse, Joel M. Pritchard and John L. O'Brien buildings. The project will take place over the next six to seven years. View the proviso language found in Section 1111 of the 2021 Capital Budget, SHB 1080.SL here.
The scope of LCM is comprised of a series of projects located on different sites on the West Capitol Campus. In general, the first major step for each project is site analysis and design work. These steps include stakeholder engagement as well as technical studies.
Supporting projects
Modular Building will be placed on the southeast corner of the existing Executive Residence parking lot. The temporary building will provide phased occupancy as staff are relocated from Newhouse, Pritchard, and O’Brien as LCM moves forward.
Press House structures
Why is DES using the General Contractor/Construction Manager (GC/CM) procedure for the Newhouse replacement project?
The project meets the criteria established in RCW 39.10.340 for use of the GC/CM procedure. The GC/CM procedure accelerates project delivery by hiring a contractor before the start of construction so they can provide feedback during the design phase, including advising on best practices and ways to reduce costs and schedule risks.
What is happening with the press houses (Carlyon House and Ayer House)?
DES will move forward with preparing the site to accommodate Newhouse Building Replacement construction, which includes either the removal or demolition of the Press Houses.
Why was the LCM predesign done, and how were its goals determined?
DES was directed to conduct the Legislative Campus Modernization predesign by the Legislature (ESSB 6248, Section 1027, Chapter 356, Laws of 2020 and ESSB 6095, Section 1035, Chapter 298, Laws of 2018). These legislative provisos identify the goals for the predesign, and appropriate funding for the predesign.
What does the LCM predesign identify for further study?
The Legislative Campus Modernization predesign examines options to replace the Irving R. Newhouse Building, replace or renovate the Joel M. Pritchard Building, and to renovate the third and fourth floors of the John L. O'Brien Building. It examines options to address life-safety concerns as well as issues with safety and security and failing operational systems. The analysis also includes options to maintain or increase the parking capacity of the Capitol Campus, meet net zero energy ready standards and an energy use intensity (EUI) of less than 35, and provide temporary office space during construction.
In addition to providing an alternatives analysis, the LCM predesign identifies design considerations that will require further investigation and analysis. In general, these include:
The LCM predesign builds on a number of planning resources, like the 2017 State Capitol Development Study, which supplement the 2006 Master Plan. Learn more about the State Capitol Master Plan and supplemental planning resources here.
What are the issues with existing buildings?
Newhouse Building
Pritchard Building
O'Brien Building