NC Office of State Construction
North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services
LS3P partnered with the State of North Carolina to design a transformative new campus for the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), with an ultimate goal of consolidating all Triangle‑based administrative staff into a unified, purpose‑built campus. Guided by a visionary masterplan, the completed campus brings together 800,000 SF of departmental space across two planned phases, co‑locating Central Administrative Offices, all Triangle‑based Divisions, and Support Services staff previously dispersed across multiple sites.
LOCATION: Raleigh, NC
SIZE: 800,000 SF
COMPLETED: 2025
INTERIOR COORDINATOR: Gensler
Laying the Groundwork for a Connected Future
Phase 1 established the foundation of the new campus with a 460,000‑square‑foot office tower designed to accommodate 3,200 employees across 14 divisions, supported by a shared conference and training center for statewide agency use. The site also includes a central utility plant, full campus operations, and a 1,052‑space parking deck. A second office tower is planned in Phase 2 to relocate an additional 2,200 employees, along with a future Public-Private Partnership (P3) mixed‑use development envisioned to further activate and enhance the campus.
Collaboration was central to the project’s success. LS3P worked closely with the Department of Administration, the State Construction Office, and all 14 DHHS divisions to program and shape the new campus. The City of Raleigh and the Blue Ridge Corridor Alliance were also engaged throughout the visioning and design process to ensure alignment with broader community goals and to strengthen the campus’s role within its urban context.
Bringing thousands of employees together in one vibrant civic destination - uniting people, purpose, and public service in an environment built for connection, wellness, and future growth.
A Civic Campus Designed for People and Place
Prioritizing environmental responsibility and employee well‑being, the campus is designed as an inclusive, walkable, and transit‑supportive workplace that encourages biking, pedestrian connectivity, and healthy daily routines. More than a collection of buildings, the new DHHS Campus is envisioned as a civic hub—one that fosters public transparency, enhances service delivery for North Carolinians, and continues the legacy of community engagement that defined the agency’s historic presence in Raleigh.
Awards
West Raleigh Alliance 2026 Development Project of the Year, Triangle Business Journal 2026 SPACE State/County/Municipal Award Winner
Delivering with Precision, Accountability, and Speed
The project was delivered through a Construction Manager at Risk (CM‑at‑Risk) method and developed under a stringent timeline, with Phase 1 required to be fully operational by 2025 to align with the expiration of the State’s leases at Dorothea Dix Park. As a high‑profile, publicly funded, and long‑term state investment, the project demanded rigorous coordination, transparency, and stewardship.
