Tyndall AFB, Visiting Quarters Lodging Facility

THE PROJECT

Project Highlights

Engineered to resist wind speeds up to 165 mph and up to Category 5 hurricane, supporting mission resilience and long-term durability
Structural system integrates robust lateral load resistance, progressive collapse considerations, and efficient foundation solutions while maintaining constructability, cost control, and alignment with Air Force resiliency objectives

Tyndall Air Force Base’s Visiting Quarters Lodging Facility, a modern, mission-ready hospitality hub, is a five-story, 216,000-square-foot complex delivering 360 guestrooms supported by thoughtfully integrated amenities, including administrative offices, a vibrant lobby restaurant, fitness and laundry areas, and flexible business and conference spaces. Developed as part of the installation’s post–Hurricane Michael rebuild, the facility is designed to serve airmen, their families, and visiting personnel supporting training exercises and base operations. Beyond the main building, a dedicated mechanical equipment facility, cooling tower yard, and comprehensive site development complete the fully operational campus. Created for comfort, efficiency, and long-term resilience, the project strengthens the base’s readiness today and into the future.

OUR IMPACT

MERGED PROGRESSIVE COLLAPSE

with practical design

BUILT TO WITHSTAND

wind speeds up to 165 mph

COST-EFFECTIVE SOLUTION

balancing resiliency

Service Provided

Progressive collapse consulting and design

OUR SOLUTIONS

As part of Tyndall AFB’s post–Hurricane Michael rebuild, MBJ partnered with IntegralRSG to deliver a resilient, code-compliant structural solution tailored to the stringent requirements of a Risk Category IV facility. Designed to withstand wind speeds up to 165 mph, the building incorporates a robust lateral force-resisting system and comprehensive progressive collapse strategies aligned with UFC 4-023-03 criteria. Through detailed analytical modeling and evaluation of multiple system alternatives, the team balanced enhanced structural integrity with cost-efficiency and constructability. Close coordination with the engineer of record, contractor, and steel fabricator translated complex resilience and performance objectives into practical detailing and foundation solutions, resulting in a durable, mission-ready facility that supports long-term operational readiness.