Overview
Prime Architects is designing and developing a new Vet Center in Pueblo, Colorado, leased to the VA. It replaces the existing center and supports the counseling, outreach and referral mission. Speech privacy, security and staff co-location drive the layout.
Technical Scope
- Architecture/Interiors: Counseling and group therapy rooms, family/multi-purpose room, offices, waiting and reception, break room, storage, restrooms, telecom and utility spaces.
- Acoustics: STC 45-rated counseling and office spaces for speech privacy.
- Physical Security: Facility-wide duress alarm, CCTV and card-reader access control, meeting FSL and VA anti-sabotage requirements.
- Mechanical/Plumbing/Electrical: Energy-efficient HVAC, LED lighting, low-flow fixtures and high-speed data.
- Lease services: Fully serviced lease including janitorial, security monitoring and Wi-Fi.
Project Data:
- Client / agency: Department of Veterans Affairs, Readjustment Counseling Service
- Location: Pueblo, CO
- Size: Approx. 9,000 SF (estimated)
- Construction cost: $3.5 million (estimated)
- Completed: Design 2025 / construction est. 2026
- Project type: Lease (new build-to-suit Vet Center)
- Delivery / contract: Fully serviced lease to the VA
- Prime Architects role: Architect and developer (Lavastida Development Group, LLC dba Prime Architects)
- Criteria: VA RCS guidelines; VA facility design standards; Facility Security Level (FSL) requirements; VA anti-sabotage requirements
Relevant If Your Project Involves:
- VA Vet Center leases
- Counseling facilities
- Speech privacy (STC 45)
- FSL security design
- Build-to-suit federal lease