Best Parking Structure–Structural
Circuit of the Americas (COTA) Garage - Del Valle, Texas
The Circuit of the Americas (COTA) Garage is a five-level precast parking facility in Del Valle, Texas, designed to deliver high-throughput performance for heavily trafficked event days. The structure features four elevated decks, a streamlined three-bay layout, and a dedicated exterior ramp to accelerate loading and unloading during peak surges.
Just as importantly, it was designed with a clear “what’s next” mindset: the garage is structurally prepared to support two additional levels when future demand requires expansion.
Fast Facts
Award: Best Parking Structure – Structural
Project: Circuit of the Americas (COTA) Garage
Location: Del Valle, Texas
Structure: 5 levels | 4 elevated decks | 3-bay layout | exterior ramp
Future-ready: designed to support 2 additional levels
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Schedule story (why precast mattered)This garage had one immovable requirement: be ready for COTA’s biggest annual event.
Issue-for-Permit drawings released: Feb 2025
Complete precast submittal: ~5 weeks
Production phase: 11 weeks (April–June 2025)
Installation: completed in under 4 weeks, enabled by two cranes and an added second shift on one crane
Completion target: delivered in time for the F1 United States Grand Prix (mid-Oct 2025)
Bottom line: using precast, the team took this garage from final design to open in less than eight months.
Precast approach (speed without sacrificing the user experience)
Coreslab Structures (Texas) Inc. used efficient detailing methods and proven standard member sizes/configurations to streamline the process, accelerating the schedule while preserving budget advantages and maintaining end-user functionality for high-volume ingress/egress.
Project Team:
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Precast Manufacturer: Coreslab Structures (Texas) Inc. (Cedar Park, Texas)
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Architect: STG Design (Austin, Texas)
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Engineer of Record: Brockette Davis Drake (BDD), Inc. (Dallas, Texas)
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General Contractor: White Construction (Austin, Texas)
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Owner: Circuit of the Americas Development (Del Valle, Texas)
PCMA Associates
Afinitas U.S., Inc. • Alamo Cement Company • ALP Supply • Arcosa Lightweight • Capitol Aggregates Inc • Chryso Inc. • Conac Concrete Accessories, Inc. • Concrete Reinforcing Products • Dayton Superior • Eco Materials Technologies Inc. • Eriksson Software, Inc. • Hamilton Form Company, Ltd • JVI • Leviat • MI-JACK Products • National Wire L.L.C. • Oklahoma Steel & Wire • Sumiden Wire • Sylvan Products • Wire Mesh Corporation
FAQ
What is the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) Garage?
A five-level precast parking facility in Del Valle, Texas, designed for high-throughput event traffic, with an exterior ramp and a three-bay layout for efficient circulation.
Why was precast concrete used?
Precast enabled an aggressive schedule: precast submittal in about five weeks, 11 weeks of production, and installation in under four weeks, allowing the garage to open in less than eight months from final design.
How is the garage designed for future demand?
The structure is designed and prepared to support two additional levels when expansion is needed.
How was the installation accelerated on-site?
The structure was installed using two cranes, including a second shift on one crane, completing installation in under four weeks.
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