Executing this task under an IDIQ contract, Rolluda Architects spearheaded this comprehensive work order to modernize and revitalize the NOAA Dive Center. This vital modernization transformed the mixed-use facility into a highly efficient hub for maritime operations and specialized medical care.

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The core infrastructure upgrade began from the top down, replacing the building's aging built-up roofing system with a durable, energy-efficient single-ply PVC membrane. This critical envelope enhancement secured the facility against the elements, setting the stage for extensive interior transformations below.

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Inside, Rolluda completely reimagined 6,600 sf of interior space to seamlessly blend administrative, educational, and highly technical environments. The design team systematically overhauled the center's offices, modern classrooms, and staff breakrooms to optimize daily workflow and collaboration. Because the facility serves as a critical diving team headquarters, the scope prioritized advanced operational and medical readiness. This included the precise renovation of specialized examination rooms and the facility's centerpiece: a high-consequence hyperbaric chamber room designed for deep-sea diver recovery and medical treatment.

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To maximize the building's footprint and improve spatial flow, the project featured complex structural adaptations. Rolluda engineered an innovative atrium infill on the second floor, successfully reclaiming underutilized vertical volume to create functional square footage. The team also overhauled the building's vertical circulation and life-safety systems, integrating modern exit stairwells and installing a new elevator to ensure seamless accessibility across the mixed-use facility—fluidly connecting its diverse operational zones, from the active equipment warehouse and conference spaces to the medical offices and tactical command centers.