North Carolina Deparment of Health & Human Services
LS3P partnered with the State of North Carolina to create a transformative new campus for the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), bringing Triangle-based administrative staff together in a unified workplace designed to support collaboration, operational efficiency, and public service.
LOCATION Raleigh, NC
COMPLETED 2025
SIZE 460,000 SF Office Tower | 16,000 SF Central Utility Plant | 373,000 SF Parking Deck
PHOTOGRAPHER Jordan Powers
INTERIOR COORDINATOR Gensler
AWARDS West Raleigh Alliance 2026 Development Project of the Year Award, Triangle Business Journal 2026 State/County/Municipal Award
A Consolidated Vision for DHHS
Guided by a comprehensive master plan, the new DHHS campus will provide more than 700,000 square feet of space across two phases, consolidating Central Administrative Offices, Triangle-based Divisions, and Support Services staff previously located across multiple sites.
Phase 1 includes a 460,000-square-foot office tower housing approximately 3,200 employees representing 14 divisions. Supporting facilities include a shared conference and training center, a central utility plant, and a 1,052-space parking deck. Phase 2 will expand the campus with a second office tower and a future public-private mixed-use development that further activates the site and supports long-term growth.
Advancing Community & Employee Well-Being
Throughout the planning and design process, LS3P worked closely with the Department of Administration, the State Construction Office, and DHHS divisions, while engaging the City of Raleigh and the Blue Ridge Corridor Alliance to align the project with broader community objectives.
Designed to prioritize environmental stewardship, equitable communities, and employee well-being, the campus promotes an inclusive, walkable, and transit-supportive environment. Enhanced pedestrian connections, bicycle accommodations, and outdoor amenities encourage healthy daily routines and provide opportunities for interaction and engagement. Envisioned as a civic destination, the campus strengthens public transparency, supports effective service delivery for North Carolinians, and reinforces DHHS’s longstanding commitment to community engagement.
