Grocery store turned into a modern voting facility.

Check out the latest construction progress on the Durham County Board of Elections’ new facility! Exciting developments are underway as we work towards a fantastic, modern space to serve our Durham community. Stay tuned for updates on this fabulous project!

The new 54,000 sf, modern board of elections facility combines administrative offices, election warehouse functions, training rooms, and community meeting facilities, in a repurposed shopping center located on South Roxboro Road.

The project will be completed in phases with an aggressive design and construction schedule to accommodate 2024 elections. The first phase will allow the Durham County Board of Elections to efficiently stage prior to the important upcoming fall election activities. The second phase will complete the exterior improvements to transform a shopping center into a modern, stately public government facility. 

With election security at the forefront of the County’s priorities, this building has been carefully planned with contingencies for most security concerns.  The hardscaping in front of the building has concrete seating features that double as stops to prevent vehicle penetration.  Ballistic glass and walls are strategically located for protection of voters and election personnel. Access control for doors is tied directly to video surveillance equipment throughout, so there is no doubt only trained election staff have access to ballots.  Advanced technologies for mail screening and suspicious package containment have also been included.  RND worked closely with the County and Butchko for security design.  Samet serves as CMaR for construction.

Project Architect: Glenn Parks, AIA