The last piece of mass timber has been put into place at Brookhaven City Hall, the $78 million building that will house city council chambers, Explore Brookhaven, offices for the mayor and council members, event space, and a coffee shop.
Located adjacent to the Brookhaven-Oglethorpe MARTA station, the building is being constructed from mass timber, masonry, steel, glass, and metal panels. A colored glass dome will top the building before it is complete in summer 2025.
“It’s the most visible, most high-profile project in BH,” said City Manager Christian Sigman.
Brookhaven Mayor John Park and city council members attended a topping off ceremony this month with 200 workers to celebrate one year of construction “without any lost time due to injury.”
“That’s a testament to the entire team: subcontractors, construction management, and the city’s program management company,” Sigman said.
The mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems are in the works, and the fire sprinkler system has been installed.
Soon the large crane onsite will be removed, and the dome will be installed in December or January. The roof top stands 60 feet above Peachtree Street. The dome will add 45 feet to the height on that side of the building.
Construction has forced traffic back ups at Peachtree Road and North Druid Hills Road, but lanes are expected to be reopened in January or February. Prior to that, the city plans to sandblast adjacent concrete walls in preparation for public art, which is now being selected by the Art Commission.
Several departments are being moved to the former public safety building at 2665 Buford Highway when it is completed this year. Public works, economic development, community development, planning and zoning, permitting, inspections, and code enforcement will be housed at the Permitting, Planning and Engineering Building “to help the development community efficiently get through our processes,” Sigman said.
