To U.S. Army Garrison Hawai‘i, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nan, Inc., Mason Architects and Architects Hawai‘i
for the rehabilitation of Schofield Barracks, Quads C & E
2008 Preservation Honor Awards
By Popular Demand...
In response to many requests, this page contains the photos and transcript of the 2008 Honor awards presentation.
Schofield Barracks is the largest Army post in Hawaii, located on an 18,000 acre site in central O‘ahu adjacent to Waihiawa. The post was established in 1908 and construction on the barracks began in 1909.
Quads C &E were constructed in 1915 & 1916, and consist of four 3-story concrete buildings arranged in a quadrangle with an open courtyard. The Quads are important contributing elements in the Schofield Barracks Historic District, which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
The original function of the Quads was to house a large infantry regiment along with administrative spaces. Of the four buildings of each quad, three were barracks, which supported a total of approximately 1500 soldiers. The administration building contained functional spaces such as offices, classrooms, and a large auditorium. Quad C was also featured in the filming of “From Here to Eternity” in 1953.
Major adaptations began in the 1970’s, where the buildings had undergone significant modifications such as altering the sleeping quarters from the open bay squad areas with rows of beds to semi-private living quarters.
Air conditioning was installed requiring suspended ceilings to conceal the air conditioning ducts. The lower ceiling height required many of the upper window headers to be in filled and all of the wooden divided-light windows were switched to aluminum awning or sliding windows
Army leaders recognized the morale and the pride of Schofield is manifested in its history and rich tradition. The history, and the architecture of Schofield is world famous—the setting of books and movies—and living in this beautiful and unique setting is something that today’s soldier should have without sacrificing the amenities and functionality needed in today’s world.
The renovation of the historic Quads C and E at Schofield Barracks is a part of the Whole Barracks Renewal Program of the US Department of Defense to enhance the quality of life of the single soldier. The program includes the construction of new barracks buildings as well as the renovation of existing buildings.
All the window openings were restored to the original sizes and removing all of the window infills that were inappropriately installed during the 1970’s renovations.
Replacement windows were custom-designed to resemble the original divided-light configuration using modern materials that meet the current anti-terrorist and force protection standards
All the window openings were restored to the original sizes and removing all of the window infills that were inappropriately installed during the 1970’s renovations.
Replacement windows were custom-designed to resemble the original divided-light configuration using modern materials that meet the current anti-terrorist and force protection standards.
The roof attic vents and eave detail brackets were restored to the original design.
Doors were restored to the original divided-light appearance
The team also strengthened the existing structures to meet the current seismic codes. Using a technique called shotcrete—a technique rarely used in Hawai‘i—the team created 6 - 8” monolithic concrete walls that extend from floor to overhead reinforcing the floor slabs from the interior side of the buildings allowing the exterior to retain its historical façade.
Shotcrete walls in the gymnasium (once the auditorium before the earlier 1970’s renovations) were adjusted to preserve the original arch molding details, which are among the last few interior historical elements remaining in the Quad C.
The gym’s original divided-light arched windows were also restored back to the original size and appearance.
The renovation of these eight, large scale buildings was a major undertaking employing approximately 700 people to carry out the renovation work on each of the Quads.
The soldiers of these Quads get not only the modern amenities provided by newly constructed buildings, but also the privilege of living, working and being a part of the rich history embodied in these historic Quads.
