Satre Group Principal John Anderson acted as Principal in Charge while with Anderson Design, Inc. for this iconic government facility focused on water resources and response to water related national emergencies. Located on the campus of the University of Alabama, the National Water Center blends seamlessly into the campus fabric while acting as a high security facility. The drought tolerant landscape palette focuses on maximum color and texture variety while a secure outdoor patio space on the west end of the building allows facility researchers and staff a pleasant respite under the shade of deciduous trees.