The 156,000-square-foot structure was designed for Guam’s unique local requirements, which require the need for structures to sustain typhoon-strength winds in excess of 175 mph and the Seismic 4 requirements for potentially severe earthquake events. Constructed on granular fill, the continuous spread footings foundations support 10-inch-thick tilt-up precast walls. The six-inch ground slabs were placed to “super-flat” standards. The roof steel joist open web structure is supported by steel columns and beams, and the metal decking is topped with a five-inch structural concrete topping with urethane roofing membrane. The building is finished with integral color EIFS.