MUNICIPAL + COUNTY
DESIGN
Renowned for outstanding client service and attention to detail, we balance innovative, responsive civic design solutions with a pragmatic, costconscious approach.
Civic architecture gives a community the opportunity to define and express its purpose and personality in a uniquely physical manner. In many cases, civic facilities become lasting community landmarks. At PGAL, whether the assignment is to create a signature city hall or a modest public works building, our design will reflect both the special character of the community and the fiscal concerns of its citizens.
This client-centered philosophy has earned PGAL lasting relationships with our civic partners for more than 73 years.
P ROV E N SUCCE SS In the last five years, PGAL has furnished planning, programming, design, and construction phase services for more than 10 million square feet of public facility space. It is our number one priority to protect our clients’ investments by taking a pragmatic, cost-conscious approach to each project.
EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE PGAL has a diverse and extensive portfolio of civic design projects that create community anchors, both physically and symbolically. We have worked at all levels of government – local, regional, state, and federal – and understand the countless considerations required to ensure a successful public project, whether it be a highly visible city hall, neighborhood park, library, classic cultural arts center, or 24-hour emergency facility. Our approach is collaborative and unique to each client and project, resulting in timeless landmark facilities that reflect their surrounding communities.
Public buildings reflect the character, values, and aspirations of the communities that commission them, becoming a legacy to the next generation. We take that responsibility very seriously. Jeff Gerber, AIA, LEED AP Chief Executive Officer PGAL
Creating collaborative partnerships since 1946
At PGAL, whether the assignment is to create a signature city hall, a recreation complex, or a public works building, our design reflects both the special character of the community and the fiscal concern of its citizens. We are proud to have worked with the following municipal and county clients: city of allen, tx city of anna, tx city of arlington, tx city of athens, tx city of austin, tx city of aventura, fl city of baytown, tx city of bee cave, tx city of bellaire, tx city of bertram, tx city of boca raton, fl city of bremond, tx city of bunker hill village, tx city of burnet, tx city of canyon, tx city of carrollton, tx city of carthage, tx city of cedar park, tx city of chico, tx city of coconut creek, fl city of college station, tx city of colleyville, tx city of conroe, tx city of coppell, tx city of coral gables, fl city of coral springs, fl city of corpus christi, tx city of dallas, tx city of dania beach, fl city of dayton, tx city of daytona beach, fl city of deerfield beach, fl city of deer park, tx city of delray beach, fl city of denison, tx city of denton, tx
city of farmers branch, tx city of ferris, tx city of fort lauderdale, fl city of fort worth, tx city of frisco, tx city of fulshear, tx city of gainesville, tx city of galveston, tx city of garland, tx city of georgetown, tx city of granbury, tx city of greenacres, fl city of hedwig village, tx city of henderson, nv city of hereford, tx city of hollywood, fl city of houston, tx city of huntsville, tx city of irving, tx city of jersey village, tx city of kerrville, tx city of killeen, tx city of lake worth, fl city of la porte, tx city of las vegas, nv city of lauderhill, fl city of league city, tx city of leander, tx city of lewisville, tx city of liberty, tx city of manvel, tx city of mcallen, tx city of mckinney, tx city of midlothian, tx city of missouri city, tx city of navasota, tx
city of new braunfels, tx city of north las vegas, nv city of opa-locka, fl city of palm beach gardens, fl city of parkland, fl city of pasadena, tx city of pearland, tx city of pflugerville, tx city of plano, tx city of port arthur, tx city of port neches, tx city of richardson, tx city of richmond, tx city of rockport, tx city of rosenberg, tx city of round rock, tx city of rowlett, tx city of saginaw, tx city of san benito, tx city of san marcos, tx city of seabrook, tx city of seguin, tx city of sealy, tx city of southside place, tx city of stuart, fl city of sugar land, tx city of sunrise, fl city of sweetwater, fl city of temple, fl city of terrell, tx city of victoria, tx city of webster, tx city of west lake, fl city of west palm beach, fl city of west university place, tx city of windermere, fl
austin county, tx bastrop county, tx bexar county, tx brazoria county, tx broward county, fl burnet county, tx chambers county, tx clark county, nv collin county, tx denton county, tx duval county, fl ellis county, tx fort bend county, tx grimes county, tx harris county, tx hillsborough county, fl hunt county, tx indian river county, fl jefferson county, fl lee county, fl limestone county, tx matagorda county, tx monroe county, fl montgomery county, tx palm beach county, fl panola county, tx pinellas county, tx south county, fl st. lucie county, fl the woodlands township, tx town of addison, tx victoria county, tx village of wellington, fl waller county, tx
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HARRIS COUNTY
PRECINCT 4 SERVICE CENTER TOMBALL, TEXAS
PROJECT SPECS owner Harris County leed status Gold Pending construction budget $20.5 million delivery CMAR completion 2019
The new LEED Gold-pending, Precinct 4 Service Center project includes a 31,000-square-foot single-story Administration Building, a 28,000-squarefoot Warehouse Shop with three self-contained paint booths, covered equipment parking, and a diesel/gasoline fueling station. The Administration Building is organized to promote team unity and common goals amongst the nine precinct departments, which is reflected in the five-faceted plan organization around a central courtyard. Low Impact Development (LID) techniques are implemented as part of the project design. The Administration Building is designed as a highly efficient, Net-Zero facility that balances its total energy usage with the generation of renewable energy. Elements used to achieve net-zero include building systems and controls, photovoltaic solar panels, geothermal heating and cooling, LED lighting, and an efficient building envelope.
CITY OF BELLAIRE
POLICE + MUNICIPAL COURTS BELLAIRE, TEXAS
The new Police and Municipal Courts facility adds flexible, sustainable, and highly functional space for the City while preserving and augmenting the existing Bellaire Town Square Park. Designed for LEED Certification, the two-story, 30,800-square-foot Police and Municipal Courts Building includes a robust program of spaces. Court space includes a court room, jury room, court clerk support spaces, break room, records office, and staff offices. The Police Department includes jail and holding facilities, training and simulation room, sally port, Criminal Investigation Department and report writing space, locker rooms, weight room, and dispatch. The state-of-the-art facility is designed with space and flexibility to expand and incorporates evolving technologies and future innovation over the building’s long-term lifespan. The hardened facility is also designed to reinforce the public safety presence of the City from the main thoroughfare, while its location maximizes exposure to the adjacent “great lawn.”
PROJECT SPECS owner City of Bellaire leed status LEED Certified construction budget $8.3 million delivery CMAR completion 2019
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CITY OF COLLEGE STATION POLICE HEADQUARTERS COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
PROJECT SPECS owner City of College Station construction budget $25 million delivery CMAR completion 2020
PGAL was commissioned by the City of College Station to perform master planning, programming, and design services for the City’s new twobuilding police headquarters. The 63,625-square-foot “main” building features a welcoming two-story lobby connecting the first and second floors. The T-shaped first floor consists of a large community media room, training room, lockers, and other police department office functions. The one-story, rear back-ofhouse portion includes a higher volume to serve evidence and property storage functions, as well as a forensics vehicle bay. The second floor of the main building is highlighted by a balcony overlooking the main entry lobby and includes services such as an administration suite, dispatch, detective work space, recruiting, and training spaces. The main building’s T-shape plan allows for future expansion into an H-shape as the city grows. The second 11,000-square-foot “annex” building is located on the southern portion of the site and will be used mainly for department vehicular functions, as well as fitness and storage spaces.
DFW AIRPORT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY DALLAS, TEXAS
This 130,000-square-foot two-story Public Safety Headquarters Building houses the administrative and operational offices for the police, fire, special services, and detention center at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Collaborative programming/planning sessions were held to gain interactive engagement with representatives from all departments to determines space needs for efficiency and functionality. Together the stakeholders prioritized departmental needs and agreed upon a program that satisfies the airport’s objectives. The DFW Department of Public Safety places high importance on the security and safety of their personnel and property. As a result, the facility has strategic collaborative spaces to foster interdepartmental interaction and planning. Specific elements of the program include: administrative offices, support personnel offices, sally port, detention facility, apparatus bay, conference rooms, huddle areas, training/seminar rooms, IT/ mechanical room, crime investigation room, interrogation rooms, SWAT deployment area, and fitness center with lockers and showers.
PROJECT SPECS owner DFW International Airport construction budget $52 million delivery Design-Build completion 2019
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HARRIS COUNTY
JOINT COUNTY / CITY PROCESSING CENTER HOUSTON, TEXAS
PROJECT SPECS owner Harris County/City of Houston construction budget $77.9 million delivery CMAR completion 2018
The new joint processing center consolidates all Houston Police Department (HPD) and Harris County intake processing operations in one modern facility. With three full floors, a basement level, and a secure tunnel connection to other county jail facilities, the 246,000-square-foot facility serves the nation’s third largest county jail system, intaking and releasing approximately 800 to 900 individuals per day. The short-term assessment level houses 552 inmates. The facility is designed based on an open-concept waiting area for general processing, thus creating an efficient, normative environment for all facility users. This concept improves the flow of inbound and outbound detainees by better leveraging available staff resources and allowing officers to direct identified detainees to the appropriate processing areas. Used in conjunction with enhanced areas for medical and mental health screening, diversion workstation areas provide incarceration alternatives, such as the Neuropsychiatric Center or Sobering Center. These areas can expedite eligible detainees to post bond or pay fines without entering the jail area.
HARRIS COUNTY
JUVENILE PROBATION DETENTION FACILITY PRECINCT 3 HOUSTON, TEXAS
PGAL was retained by the Harris County to master plan and design the new Harris County Juvenile Probation Detention Facility. The proposed 210,000-square-foot, two-story facility will be located on a 10.5-acre site adjacent to the Burnett-Bayland Rehabilitation Center and will pursue LEED Certification. The project includes both pre- and post-adjudicated housing and associated support spaces with the inclusion of a Mental Health housing unit, totaling approximately 320 beds. The detention center includes a full gymnasium for indoor recreation plus an outdoor recreation field with an adjacent covered basketball pavilion. A separate education wing is provided with 20 classrooms, two computer labs, and central library. Other support areas include administration, 24/7 laundry, full-service kitchen and resident dining areas, medical clinic, admissions, sally port and facility warehouse.
PROJECT SPECS owner Harris County construction budget $76 million delivery CMAR completion 2018
The public lobby serves as the primary building access for both staff and visitors. It provides access to the staff breakroom and locker rooms and the family visitation areas.
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FORT BEND COUNTY
JUSTICE CENTER ADMINISTRATION BUILDING ADDITION RICHMOND, TEXAS
PROJECT SPECS owner Fort Bend County construction budget $20 million delivery Competitive Sealed Proposal completion 2018
PGAL was retained to design the approximately 100,000-square-foot addition to the existing Fort Bend Justice Center, also a PGAL project. The Administration Building addition houses the District Attorney and allows the County to fill their current spaces in the existing Justice Center with courtrooms, as needed. The project also provides a shared multi-purpose room on the third floor that can be divided into two smaller meeting rooms by a movable partition.
CITY OF DAYTON
PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX DAYTON, TEXAS
The City of Dayton’s new complex houses the Volunteer Fire Department, Police Department, and Municipal Court System. During programming, the decision was made to house the police and courts in the same facility and to provide a separate building for the fire department. With that in mind, a large piece of land north of downtown was chosen to create the 30,000-square-foot, two-building public safety campus. The police and court facility includes a sally port, individual offices that accommodate all officers on staff, and a training room that can double as an Emergency Operations Center. Four apparatus bays in the fire station allow the city to consolidate all vehicles in a single location. The facility’s on-site dorms serve the volunteer firefighters, and its large meeting space and commercial kitchen can be used for community events.
PROJECT SPECS owner City of Dayton construction budget $7 million delivery CMAR completion 2018
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CITY OF CONROE FIRE STATION NO. 7 CONROE, TEXAS
PROJECT SPECS owner City of Conroe construction budget $4 million delivery CMAR completion 2018
The new 11,000-square-foot Fire Station No. 7 is a beacon of safety for the City of Conroe community and a healthy facility for the firefighters that live/work within. The exterior design presents natural tones in stone and brick that seamlessly respond to the neighboring community and wooded areas. A custom station logo and large timber trusses with exposed fasteners celebrate the entrance to the facility. The station includes three, 80-foot drive-through apparatus bays, featuring fire engine red folding bay doors and an enhanced exhaust ventilation system. Inside, the firefighters can enjoy a large day room that opens to a full kitchen with a large stainless-steel island. Sleeping quarters with built-in desks and storage lockers and a full fitness center help provide the comforts of home to the staff.
CITY OF SEABROOK
PUBLIC WORKS COMPLEX SEABROOK, TEXAS
The City of Seabrook’s new Public Works Complex includes three preengineered metal buildings totaling 32,500 square feet. Replacing aged facilities, the complex centralizes the Public Works, Parks and Recreation, and Animal Control departments.
PROJECT SPECS
The buildings include office and administration space, signage shop, chemical storage, and welding shops, as well as a six-bay public works vehicle maintenance/storage canopy and fuel service canopy.
construction budget $6.9 million
In addition, the complex includes the Animal Control Building with 12 indoor/outdoor dog kennels, dog run, feline ward, medical examination and treatment rooms, and adoption center.
owner City of Seabrook
delivery Design-Bid-Build completion 2018
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CITY OF CONROE
FIRE TRAINING TOWER CONROE, TEXAS
PROJECT SPECS owner City of Conroe construction budget $3 million delivery CMAR completion 2018
The City of Conroe Fire Training Center is located on a 21-acre site that supports in-service training and assists recruiting academies for the city fire department. The Class A burn building is an 8,000-square-foot three-story structure with integral six-story training tower. It simulates residential and commercial occupancies and has the capability of supporting live fire training in 12 rooms. The tower has a top platform that is 60 feet above the ground and there are numerous training features, including various roof and balcony levels, a pitched roof ventilation prop, numerous rope tie-off points for rappelling training, and an upper level window designed to accommodate a 2,000-gallon-per-minute flow from an aerial master stream.
CITY OF SEGUIN PUBLIC LIBRARY SEGUIN, TEXAS
Located on a wooded site overlooking Walnut Creek, the LEED Gold, contemporary two-story structure, designed in association with 720 Design, embraces its scenic natural surroundings. The 43,000-squarefoot building is designed to preserve as much of the site’s natural habitat as possible. Shaped to fit within several existing heritage trees and with ample glazing, the building successfully blends exterior and interior environments. The use of local limestone and brick with exposed wood roof decking enriches the exterior, while colored metal panels highlight showcase spaces that protrude from the building. Cantilevered decks overlook the adjacent Walnut Creek and intercity hike and bike trail and an enclosed quiet room with floor-to-ceiling glass. Champagne-colored aluminum sunscreens strategically shade the high-performance glass covering nearly 40 percent of the façade, delivering abundant natural light to the interior. Nine glass-enclosed spaces accommodate meetings and study groups, and a large community room is available for after-hours use.
PROJECT SPECS owner City of Seguin leed status Gold Certified construction budget $11.5 million delivery CMAR completion 2016
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CLARK COUNTY
FIRE STATION NO. 30 LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
PROJECT SPECS owner Clark County construction budget $5.1 million delivery Design-Bid-Build completion 2020
PGAL was previously contracted by Clark County Nevada to update the design of their existing fire station prototype which had been in place for more than 20 years. Station No. 30 will be the second station to utilize PGAL’s new prototype design. The facility will provide the Clark County Fire Department with a new location in the community that will administer vital services for the safety and health of the community and visitors through professional emergency response, fire protection, and public education. The new 10,535-squarefoot station will include three apparatus bays, a captains’ office, fitness room, storage room, janitor’s closet, and exits into the apparatus bay. In the center of the building is the day room and the kitchen/dining area, with a separate dorm area that will contain the EMS office/dorm room, eight private rooms, three individual shower/restrooms, a second storage room, and the telecommunication/data room. The dorm rooms will be separate from the rest of the building for acoustical privacy. A covered outdoor patio area with a built-in barbecue will also be included in the new design.
CLARK COUNTY
FIRE STATION NO. 16 LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
Fire Station No. 16 is the first facility to follow a new prototype design that equips Clark County to update and develop new fire stations to support the community’s future. The team began its design process by reviewing Clark County’s former prototype and by hosting a series of design charrettes with key stakeholders and firefighters to achieve consensus on the new prototype. Reflecting the fire department’s goal of projecting a modest image, the simple design of Fire Station No. 16 exhibits civic pride while recognizing the cost-driven nature of a public facility in the Las Vegas Valley. Included in the 11,869-square-foot, three-bay station is a separate dorm room wing with eight individual rooms, three shower facilities/restrooms, an outdoor trellis, a patio area with built-in barbecue, and storage telecommunication/data rooms.
PROJECT SPECS owner Clark County construction budget $4.3 million delivery Design-Bid-Build completion 2016
As an emergency response facility, the entrance is easily identifiable to accommodate walk-up emergencies, while also serving as a secure facility to protect staff on a 24/7 basis.
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CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE FIRE STATION NO. 54 FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
PROJECT SPECS owner City of Fort Lauderdale construction budget $4.6 million delivery CMAR completion 2018
The City of Fort Lauderdale required a new fire station to replace the existing, aged structure. Waterfront adjacent, the new site includes a right-of-way component with complete redevelopment of the roadway and on-street parking and a median reconfiguration to accommodate the ingress and egress of the fire trucks to the elevated fire station. Operational spaces for the 10,000-square-foot facility include a two-bay apparatus room for a ladder and rescue trucks, a medical exam/watch office, two business offices, equipment bunker storage, medical storage, decontamination room, and a multi-purpose room for department or community use complete with restroom facilities. The site also includes a training tower for live drills. Living amenities within the two-story building include private dormitory facilities, full-service kitchen with commercial range and hood, dining facility, day room with reclining theater seats, covered exterior patio, laundry, and fitness facility. Sustainable building design and construction practices were incorporated into the building and site design to attain Florida Green Building Coalition Certification.
HARRIS COUNTY
JOINT CITY / COUNTY RADIO COMMUNICATIONS CENTER HOUSTON, TEXAS
The Joint Radio Communications Facility is the culmination of a new partnership between Harris County and the City of Houston to serve and maintain a common platform for law enforcement, fire, and public works radio systems.
PROJECT SPECS
The project consists of administrative offices, support space, and drivethrough service maintenance shop to service all county and city fleet vehicles’ radio systems including police and fire.
construction budget $4.1 million
Due to the critical nature of the operations, the facility includes a network operations center (NOC), sleeping quarters, lockers/showers, and duelfuel emergency power generator for 24/7 operating capability.
owner Harris County/City of Houston
delivery Design-Bid-Build completion 2015
The 4.9-acre site includes visitor and secure parking and vehicle service parking plus a drive-through service bay.
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CITY OF GEORGETOWN
WESTSIDE SERVICE CENTER GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
PROJECT SPECS owner City of Georgetown construction budget $2.25 million delivery CMAR completion 2016
The first phase of the new City of Georgetown Westside Service Center includes administrative space for public works staff, a new home for the conservation department, public interaction space (related to conservation education), a training room, large bullpen space for public works technicians, locker rooms, showers, break room, tool/work space, three large storage bays, interior storage cages, and large covered canopy for material storage. Future phases will include an expansion of the phase one storage canopy and new detached vehicle storage canopies.
BRAZORIA COUNTY
PRECINCT 4 ANNEX BUILDING MANVEL, TEXAS
The Brazoria County Precinct 4 Court Annex consists of a new 12,300-square-foot Court Annex and Adult Probation Building with associated site work. The structural frame was a pre-engineered metal building structure that was clad with brick masonry; the structure and its components were designed and certified to 120 MPH wind speed. Program includes court support offices with Judge’s Chambers, Clerk of Court fines counter, Sheriff’s office, and a remote Precinct 4 Commissioner’s office. The Courtroom is designed to process a large volume of lesser misdemeanor bench cases; however, there is a six-person jury box for when jury trials are required.
PROJECT SPECS owner Brazoria County construction budget $2.6 million delivery Design-Bid-Build completion 2015
The existing greenfield site did not have any utilities when the project started. The building design team coordinated closely with the Owner’s site development team to provide new on-site water well and septic sewer systems for building utilities.
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CITY OF PLANO MCCALL PLAZA PLANO, TEXAS
PROJECT SPECS owner City of Plano construction budget $875,000 delivery Design-Bid-Build completion 2016
Located at the center of the Downtown Plano Arts District, this flexible outdoor public space accommodates a variety of concerts, plays, dance performances, and other community events. The renovated plaza features a nearly 800-square-foot covered stage, extensive landscaping, and a reconfigured parking lot that can double as an audience space for larger performances. The bi-directional stage provides the flexibility to host events on a variety of scales. When the stage is not utilized for events, it serves as a shaded gathering space that can be enjoyed by the community at large. As the heart of Plano’s burgeoning Arts District, McCall Plaza knits together the city’s growing array of cultural and entertainment assets. The plaza’s reconfigured parking lot includes designated spaces for food trucks and a wide range of retail, dining, and entertainment options are available within walking distance. Energy-efficient LED lighting allows the City to adapt the ambiance of the plaza stage based on a specific event, season, or special commemoration.
CITY OF DALLAS
FRETZ PARK LIBRARY DALLAS, TEXAS
Originally designed in 1976 by the Pierce Lacey Partnership, the Fretz Park Library is a cherished local institution with an aesthetic that enhances the nearby park and recreation center. The City of Dallas hired PGAL to refresh, renovate, and expand the existing facility in a way that celebrates and honors the beloved original design. Seventy five percent of the original building was maintained while delicately adding new spaces, materials, and finishes to enhance the structure. The renovation includes a black box theater equipped with theater lighting, sound system, flexible stage and seating, a small dressing area, and seating for 80 patrons. PGAL also updated the library’s landscape, interior finishes, accessibility, HVAC, and technology and made repairs to the exterior of the building.
PROJECT SPECS owner City of Dallas leed status Gold Certified construction budget $3.4 million delivery Design-Bid-Build completion 2015
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CITY OF BAYTOWN 9-1-1 CENTER BAYTOWN, TEXAS
PROJECT SPECS owner City of Baytown construction budget $9 million delivery Design-Bid-Build completion 2016
PGAL designed a Tier 2 operations center for the City of Baytown strategically located outside the 500-year floodplain and near a major thoroughfare for support purposes during an emergency situation. The facility encompasses a 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Center and common areas for the City Information Technology Services Department. The communications department is a 24/7 operation that includes a dispatch center, consolidated radio/9-1-1 equipment room, communication coordinator office, and data center. The data center houses the City’s main servers, providing data storage and communications for all municipal buildings.
CITY OF LEAGUE CITY
PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING LEAGUE CITY, TEXAS
This 74,000-square-foot Public Safety Building is a state-of-the-art multipurpose facility. The complex includes the City of League City’s police department, jail, police and fire administration, conference and meeting rooms, information technology, records office, 9-1-1 dispatch and emergency operations center, SWAT and officers’ armory, evidence storage, and evidence processing lab. Other program elements include an 80-person training room, gymnasium, locker rooms, defensive tactics training, and a briefing room. Designed as a translucent beacon to the community, the two-story central lobby connects citizens to police and fire departments as well as the records and evidence departments. The 9-1-1 dispatch center includes a 1,500-squarefoot call center that accommodates a total of 20 call stations.
PROJECT SPECS owner City of League City construction budget $24 million delivery CMAR completion 2014
Quad-image projectors and six wall-mounted video monitors linked to the audiovisual system allow dispatchers to view traffic cameras, local and cable television stations, local weather, and call information. The dispatch center is adjacent to the City’s emergency operations center, enabling the two areas to share resources.
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CITY OF CONROE
PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX CONROE, TEXAS
PROJECT SPECS owner City of Conroe construction budget $21 million delivery CMAR completion 2016
This new law enforcement complex for the City of Conroe includes a 69,500-square-foot combined police headquarters and municipal courts facility as well as a separate SWAT building. The complex houses a 150-person courtroom, uniform services bureau, crime lab, evidence processing and storage, a secure server room for 9-1-1 and other equipment, and secure lobby. The complex is arranged to provide two distinct entrances and separate secured parking for the police department and municipal court functions. The building’s interior public zone facilitates interaction with personnel behind the counter, yet the building envelope is designed to withstand 146 mph hurricane-force wind and provide impact resistance. Located on the north side of the city, the 11.6-acre site will eventually be surrounded by other commercial and retail users; the design solution enables mobility and easy access for all emergency vehicles. A series of needs assessment work sessions led by PGAL brought together key stakeholders and designers to collaborate on the functionality of the new facility and develop a 20-year master plan.
CITY OF HOUSTON
BETHEL CHURCH PARK HOUSTON, TEXAS
Bethel Missionary Baptist Church was founded in the late 1800s by Reverend John H. Yates, an early leader of Houston’s African-American community. Located in Freedmen’s Town, a post-Civil War Houston neighborhood founded by freed slaves, the church has had three sanctuaries on the same site, with the earliest constructed in the 1890s and destroyed by the Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900. The most recent structure was abandoned in 1997 and nearly destroyed by fire in 2005. PGAL, in association with White Oak Studios, provided design services for the adaptive reuse of the site to a beautiful neighborhood park and community amenity. The design includes seating reminiscent of church pews; interpretive panels to highlight the site’s illustrious history; open web trusses to reinforce the structure without obscuring natural light and views; refurbished masonry and accents; window openings that welcome abundant daylight; decorative fencing to secure the site while welcoming visitors; and beautiful landscaping throughout to propel the community’s revitalization.
PROJECT SPECS owner City of Houston construction budget $3 million delivery Design-Bid-Build completion 2013
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CITY OF HENDERSON
FORENSIC SCIENCE CENTER + CRIME LAB HENDERSON, NEVADA
PROJECT SPECS owner City of Henderson construction budget N/A delivery Program Only planning + programming completion 2015
PGAL oversaw the planning and programming of a new Forensic Science Center to meet the City of Henderson Police Department’s needs through 2025. Designed in three phases, the 69,000-square-foot complex will replace an existing structure that is unable to accommodate additional staff and forensic functions. The facility will include a crime scene analysis and evidence vault area, state-of-the-art scientific laboratories, offices, work areas, process rooms, restrooms, and a break room. Functional areas will include controlled substance, toxicology and blood alcohol testing, evidence processing and control, 10-print fingerprint analysis, firearms toolmarks, and DNA processing. The modern facility will meet or exceed all current and projected requirements of major accreditation bodies while reflecting the highest forensic industry standards.
CITY OF OPA-LOCKA
HELEN MILLER CENTER OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA
The City of Opa-Locka needed to move quickly on a grant to replace a damaged and rundown community center in Segal Park. PGAL was part of the design-build team that designed this safe and secure 6,000-squarefoot, two-story space. The design features the Moorish architecture unique to the City of OpaLocka. The building contains a community hall, meeting rooms, and administrative offices and will also double as an emergency shelter for the community. The construction used solid concrete tilt-wall construction with uniquely shaped impact windows, form liners, and vivid colors that reflect the Moorish architectural style. Project challenges included the discovery of poor soil conditions, which required 74 deep piles. PGAL also equipped the building with full security, including magnetic locks and 24/7 video surveillance.
PROJECT SPECS owner City of Opa-Locka construction budget $2.5 million delivery Design-Build completion 2013
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BROWARD COUNTY
JUDICIAL COMPLEX PARKING GARAGE FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
PROJECT SPECS owner Broward County construction budget $23 million delivery Design-Build completion 2014
Broward County challenged PGAL to create a much-needed, 1,000-space parking garage while preserving the integrity of a historic community treasure: a two-story Coca-Cola bottling plant from 1938 located on a prominent corner of the 1.9-acre site. The solution: a six-level, 410,000-square-foot complex that embraces the county-owned CocaCola building on two sides. PGAL repaired and restored the plant’s exterior façade, which was previously named one of the most endangered structures in the state by the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation. The team used careful cutting techniques to minimize the loss of historic fabric. Special cleaning methods preserved the patina that symbolizes the structure’s long history. The historic plant now serves as an iconic centerpiece for the complex. The project also includes city transportation hub offices, 13,500 square feet of finished ground-level space for the Guardian Ad Litem program, and 1,500 square feet of unfinished shell space for retail use. The design’s careful balance between old and new produced a landmark-style facility that celebrates the past while serving the present and future needs of a fast growing urban area.
CITY OF COPPELL
SENIOR RECREATION + COMMUNITY CENTER COPPELL, TEXAS
This 13,560-square-foot, LEED Silver-certified facility serves the recreational, communal, social, and educational requirements of senior adults, as well as providing public meeting spaces for afterhours community use. Spaces within the center are organized around an elongated community room that overlooks the water feature and historic park beyond. From this space, visitors can access a variety of activity spaces, including a large subdividable multipurpose room with a stage, arts and crafts classroom, activity classroom, and fitness center. The center also includes a personal services lounge, game room, and exterior shaded patio. Additional support spaces include a commercial kitchen, administrative suite, public restrooms, and park restroom facilities. The facility is designed to harmonize with its 1930s Works Progress Administration-era historic park setting using natural materials such as stone, exposed wood columns and roof deck, and metal roofs. The center has generous natural lighting and glass, a fireplace as a focal point, easy straightforward circulation, and excellent acoustics. New walking trails also connect to existing park trails, providing a one-third-of-a-mile accessible loop from the center.
PROJECT SPECS owner City of Coppell leed status Silver Certified construction budget $4.5 million delivery Design-Bid-Build completion 2011
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BASTROP COUNTY
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES + TAX ASSESSOR OFFICE BUILDING BASTROP, TEXAS
PROJECT SPECS owner Bastrop County construction budget $2.9 million delivery Design-Build completion 2014
Bastrop County’s new Development Services + Tax Assessor Office Building provides 13,640 square feet of office space for their Development Services and Tax Assessor-Collector Departments. Project goals included: create a statement and entry marker for future development in the area, master plan the site for integration of an adjacent/future county building, and provide clear traffic circulation. The resulting floor plan shape is an ‘L’ with each department occupying one wing. At the intersection of the wings is a tower element that signifies the entrance and gives the building a strong visual presence and stature. The building is a pre-engineered metal frame with a standing seam metal roof. Adjacent to the building’s main entrance lobby is a large conference room with public restrooms which allows the County to use these spaces for public events outside of business hours. The Development Services wing has fixed offices and support spaces along the perimeter exterior walls and a large open workstation space in the center. The Tax AssessorCollector wing has fixed offices and support spaces along the perimeter exterior walls and 11 customer service counters in the center.
CITY OF WEBSTER
FIRE STATION + TRAINING TOWER WEBSTER, TEXAS
This 18,000-square-foot mission-critical facility introduced a fresh aesthetic to Webster’s contemporary city hall and police station complex. The building’s inviting lodge-style façade incorporates limestone and clay brick, decorative concrete pavers, and a covered stone-faced front porch. The blue metal roof visually links the new facility to existing buildings. Varying rooflines accommodate a range of facility uses and enhance the structure’s overall stature. Two tower elements — one fronting an interior stairway and one housing regional training facilities — extend the station’s height and presence. Architectural details include tower roof caps, white cast stone pendants, a prominent cornerstone, and clerestory windows in bays.
PROJECT SPECS owner City of Webster construction budget $4.5 million delivery Design-Build completion 2013
The first floor accommodates six apparatus bays, an office, a training room, a lobby, and public areas. The second floor houses kitchen, dining, laundry, and storage spaces, plus a fitness center and 14 sleeping quarters, allowing the department to expand its services to 24-hour coverage.
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PANOLA COUNTY
SAMMY BROWN LIBRARY CARTHAGE, TEXAS
PROJECT SPECS owner Panola County construction budget $1.7 million delivery Design-Bid-Build completion 2013
Following the completion of a feasibility study for Panola County, the design team completed the adaptive reuse of an existing 14,300-squarefoot art deco style armory building as the new Sammy Brown Library. The new library includes Adult and Children areas, a Genealogy Room, a large hospitality space for library programs and library foundation events, a media browsing room, various reading spaces, and all required support services offices. Power is provided added at all tables for the patrons’ convenience. Professional services included refurbishing the exterior, landscaping, signage and a drive up book return. A new logo was developed for the library in an art deco book “sunburst” that was utilized in details throughout—wood paneling, acoustical custom artwork, and carpet patterns. The project was designed in association with 720 Design.
CITY OF CEDAR PARK CITY HALL COMPLEX CEDAR PARK, TEXAS
This one-stop center provides Cedar Park residents with quicker access to City services while providing City employees with a more efficient and effective work flow environment. An existing complex, built in 2007, was gutted and adapted for the new facility. The Mediterranean design of the original structure inspired the interior design and colors in a simple, clean, and elegant fashion. Architectural focus was given to the public spaces, such as the main lobby in Building 1, multipurpose room in Building 3, and council chamber in Building 4. Staff office and support spaces have tasteful finishes, with warm tones and a prevalence of natural light filtering in from exterior windows through glass windows in interior partitions.
PROJECT SPECS owner City of Cedar Park construction budget $4 million delivery CMAR completion 2012
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HARRIS COUNTY
LEONEL J. CASTILLO COMMUNITY CENTER HOUSTON, TEXAS
PROJECT SPECS owner Harris County construction budget $2.6 million delivery CMAR completion 2013
Built in 1919, the Robert E. Lee Elementary School was closed in 2002, vacant for 10 years, and badly damaged by Hurricane Ike in 2008. Harris County acquired it in 2011 for historic restoration and conversion to a community center. The original front and side clay masonry walls were deemed salvageable and were preserved and restored, while the remainder of the building was carefully demolished to prevent damage or collapse of the historic walls. PGAL designed a secondary independent steel frame structural system in the interior perimeter to brace, anchor, and stabilize the walls. The structure’s most historically significant feature, the entry portico, was deemed structurally unstable to preserve or restore. The design team accurately documented these details using laser scanning, salvaged all masonry precast elements, demolished all portico walls, and reconstructed the entry to historic specifications. The vibrant interior was redesigned to house a 500-person assembly room, two meeting rooms, a warming kitchen, and staffed reception lobby. A museum room celebrates the school’s history, original architect Alfred C. Finn, and the center’s namesake.
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE CITY HALL + POLICE DEPARTMENT WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS
Federal incentive money helped spur this much-needed, 19,000-squarefoot renovation and expansion of West University Place’s existing city hall building. The addition provides space for the relocation of the city’s police and emergency operations in a center that includes the criminal investigation division, a squad room, break rooms, showers and locker rooms, storage, evidence processing, records, jail facilities, interview rooms, juvenile detention, a sally port, and an armory. The expansion also includes new single-occupancy sleeping quarters for firefighters. PGAL provided extensive code upgrades with reconfiguration of office and administrative areas, training rooms, conference rooms, and storage spaces. The design of the addition complements the existing 1950s architecture.
PROJECT SPECS owner City of West University Place construction budget $5.6 million delivery CMAR completion 2011
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CITY OF SUGAR LAND
CONSTELLATION FIELD SUGAR LAND, TEXAS
PROJECT SPECS owner City of Sugar Land construction budget $26 million delivery Design-Build completion 2012
A new home for the Sugar Land Skeeters, this minor league ballpark is also packed with amenities for fans. Working closely with key city stakeholders and team management, PGAL developed design concepts, produced bridging documents, and provided design management services for Constellation Field. Built to minor league baseball standards, the multipurpose facility offers numerous amenities for patrons, including an ice house for adults and an inground pool, splash pad, and playground for kids. Seating 7,500 to 9,500 people, the facility is designed to host a variety of sports, concerts, and corporate events. Additional amenities include 21 suites, upper-level club seating, year-round meeting/dining/entertainment space, a picnic deck, and extensive playground facilities.
BURNET COUNTY
JOANN COLE MITTE LIBRARY BERTRAM, TEXAS
Burnet County’s 25,000-volume library occupies a prominent site along Highway 29 serving as a “gateway landmark” for downtown Bertram. At 8,550 square feet, it includes a public meeting room, coffee shop, adult and teen areas, children’s library, and staff and support areas. Naturally lit from raised clerestory windows, the interior features comfortable seating, study tables, public access computer stations, and wireless access throughout. Exterior materials reflect local architecture: façades consist of a 10-foot high base of “pasture stone” in a fieldstone pattern, copper-colored metal siding above, and a galvalume roof. A continuous covered walkway visually and functionally ties the facility to the historic covered porches common throughout Bertram. The roof and long clerestory windows bring to mind nostalgic images of agrarian buildings and train depots.
PROJECT SPECS owner Burnet County Library System construction budget $1.76 million delivery CMAR completion 2011
Sustainable features include east-west longitudinal orientation, high performance glazing, rainwater collection, high efficiency HVAC units, shaded windows, highly reflective roof surfaces, and water-efficient fixtures.
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CITY OF ALLEN
FIRE STATION NO. 5 ALLEN, TEXAS
PROJECT SPECS owner City of Allen leed status Platinum Certified construction budget $3.3 million delivery Competitive Sealed Proposal completion 2012
Designed to accommodate eight firefighters at full capacity, this 10,500-square-foot, LEED Platinum-certified, three-bay fire station serves as a prototype and learning tool for the City of Allen. The station was designed to help the City understand green design options and the LEED rating system, with an eye toward future city-mandated sustainable initiatives. The firefighters and staff also educate the public through tours and seminars. The building’s most prominent green feature is the inverted “butterfly roof.” Visible from inside and out, the roof welcomes natural light into the facility’s public and semi-private areas from continuous north and south clerestory windows. The inverted roof is also designed to capture and harvest rainwater for landscape irrigation and fire equipment washing. Other sustainable strategies include a geothermal HVAC system and automated daylight harvesting.
CITY OF BOCA RATON DOWNTOWN LIBRARY BOCA RATON, FLORIDA
Twice the size of the City of Boca Raton’s former library, this LEED Silver-certified, 42,000-square-foot library’s design provides a distinct sense of place, easy access and control, sensible orientation, functional workflow, user-friendly book stacks, and uniform lighting. With arched colonnades on the south and west sides, the exterior design is traditionally Mediterranean, reflecting the Addison Mizner architectural influence prevalent in downtown Boca Raton. Exterior features include an outdoor plaza, 171 parking spaces, and a drive-through book drop with overhang. Inside, a central “spine” crosses the building diagonally and is enhanced by eight overhead arches that produce a cathedral-like feel. The library receives an abundance of indirect, natural light from the 48 clerestory windows positioned 25 feet above floor level. Art gallery walls with LED lighting flank the lobby, and an ocean-themed, carved-glass entrance and whimsical fish graphics welcome visitors to the youth and teen area. This space also houses a discovery room for traveling exhibits, a preschool play area, a youth reading room, and a learning center for arts, crafts, and story time.
PROJECT SPECS owner City of Boca Raton leed status Silver Certified construction budget $9.8 million delivery CMAR completion 2011
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VICTORIA COUNTY
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER VICTORIA, TEXAS
PROJECT SPECS owner Victoria County construction budget $1.5 million delivery Design-Bid-Build completion 2012
Faced with a structurally unsound and aging facility, the City and County of Victoria resolved to replace their existing Emergency Operations Center. Living along the Texas Gulf Coast, cities and counties are keenly aware of the seasonal threat of hurricanes and the communication disruptions they impose. After Hurricane Ike hit the upper Texas Gulf Coast in 2008, many coastal communities began to re-evaluate the physical strength of their emergency operations facilities. Securing grants from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Coastal Impact Assistance Program, the City of Victoria’s Commissioners Court voted unanimously to finish out the basement of the courthouse annex as their new Emergency Operations Center. As a mission critical center for both the City and the County, the Emergency Operations Center was designed to be self-supporting during a disaster with its own critical server rooms, power generation, water, food, and multipurpose areas. The hardened building can withstand Category 5 hurricanes with 170 mile/hour sustained winds and is protected with stateof-the-art security, audio-visual, and information technology systems.
FORT BEND COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER RICHMOND, TEXAS
The 265,000-square-foot Justice Center is designed to capture traditional elements of the classic Texas courthouse while addressing the needs of a growing community. As the centerpiece of Fort Bend County, the Justice Center consolidates all County Courts, District Courts, and court administration offices into one facility. It includes 17 courtrooms, jury assembly area, grand jury area, law library, and space for 10 additional courtrooms when needed. PGAL worked closely with Fort Bend County to develop this neoclassical courthouse utilizing cast stone and brick veneer detailing, a standing seam metal roof, clock tower, and a dome structure crowning a four-level atrium. Two 4-story wings flank the five-story, 85-foot high-domed rotunda where secured entry, all vertical circulation, and access to all departments occur. The Justice Center is directly connected to the County Jail and Sheriff’s Office complex by a secure tunnel located on its lowest level. The lower level also includes a holding area for adults and juveniles, with expansion capacity.
PROJECT SPECS owner Fort Bend County construction budget $54 million delivery CMAR completion 2011
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CITY OF NAVASOTA
CITY HALL COMPLEX NAVASOTA, TEXAS
PROJECT SPECS owner City of Navasota construction budget $6.3 million delivery CMAR completion 2011
This 30,000-square-foot municipal complex and downtown streetscape complements Navasota’s historic city hall. The team provided master planning, programming, and bond referendum support as well as preliminary and final design for the new city hall, which includes public safety, police, and courts facilities and an emergency operation center. The design recreates the City of Navasota’s early architecture, most of which was built in the late 1800s and early 1900s. With a similar look to the original 1903 city hall, the new facility now houses the police department, city administration, council chambers that doubles as the municipal courtroom, and public works. The public safety facilities include police operations, a 9-1-1 call center, community room, forensic facility, jail facility, property room for evidence storage, evidence processing area, records retention, fitness area, interview/interrogation room, and a sally port.
FORT BEND COUNTY
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER RICHMOND, TEXAS
The project includes the 5,600-square-foot renovation and expansion within the existing Fort Bend County Jail to house the County’s 9-1-1 operations and Sheriff’s Office dispatch center and PSAP. The design-build project includes an expansion to accommodate a total of 15 call takers and 12 dispatch stations, in addition to a four-person training room, administrative offices, breakroom, and locker rooms. The project has N+1 mechanical and electrical systems—ensuring this 24/7 operation stays online during severe weather emergencies. PGAL was able to move the 9-1-1 operators twice with no loss of service. Due to the Center’s location in the existing county jail, the security system was integrated into the primary system.
PROJECT SPECS owner Fort Bend County construction budget $2.6 million delivery Design-Build completion 2011
The reorganized and expanded center was planned around maintaining an existing telephone switch in operation as well as providing a contiguous space for the 15 call taker stations and 12 dispatch operators, with clear and open views to the display monitors.
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HARRIS COUNTY
1910 COURTHOUSE RESTORATION HOUSTON, TEXAS
PROJECT SPECS owner Harris County construction budget $64 million delivery Design-Bid-Build completion 2011
The overriding goal of this 1910 Courthouse historic preservation project in Houston, Texas, was to reclaim the building’s historic integrity, while updating the entire infrastructure to meet the current local codes—all the while producing a comfortable integration with the surrounding existing structures in the 12-building judicial complex. Restoration elements included the reopening of the six-story rotunda which had been encased; re-creation of massive granite signature entrance steps to revamp the original second-story entrance; reinstallation of the cupola; restoration of courtrooms to a two-story space with mezzanine galleries; reopening of original upper level double stairways enclosed in 1954; and the elimination of a 100-year contaminate build-up. To enhance fire safety in the now-open rotunda, motorized fire-rated, rolldown shutters were installed and concealed within historically accurate ornamental plasterwork. ADA-compliant ramps were routed beneath the new monumental steps onto street level entrances. To reduce response time, security camera feeds are continually accessible to security staff, judges, attorneys, and most office staff.
CITY OF AVENTURA
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AVENTURA, FLORIDA
This 14,864-square-foot, 320-seat City of Aventura Performing Arts Center is a literal sculpture on the bay in this upscale waterfront community. The traditional proscenium theatre features an elegant lobby with a ticket box office and café, backstage support, and administrative space. The lobby is entirely enclosed by a floor-to-ceiling glass wall structure, which creates a spectacular waterfront view for the enjoyment of visitors, before and after performances. The lobby’s unique terrazzo floor is a piece of art unto itself. The vision of a local artist, the design reflects the beauty of Atlantic waters with its vital aquatic life. The front entry’s porte-cochere provides an elegant transition to the promenade and guides patrons to the main entrance. Lighting plays a dramatic role in the building’s canopy, which is supported by modern sculptured columns. An inviting, open plaza connects the Center to the Baywalk, an integral element to the city’s urban fabric. The outdoor plaza provides the perfect stage for plays, music events, and other live performances, as well as a venue for art expositions.
PROJECT SPECS owner City of Aventura construction budget $7 million delivery CMAR completion 2010
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CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE RECREATION CENTER WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS
PROJECT SPECS owner City of West University Place leed status Silver Certified construction budget $9.9 million delivery CMAR completion 2010
With its contextual “Hill Country” design, this 38,000-square-foot recreation complex fits seamlessly into its residential setting. Surrounded by large specimen trees, the center’s exterior features a fieldstone and stucco façade, large curved window openings, and a pitched metal standing seam roof. The interior is equally warm, with patterned flagstone slate flooring and an earth tone color palette. Natural light floods the building’s two-story entry volume. Glass and stainless steel stair railings create a spacious, open feel. An eight-lane indoor competition pool features operable glass garage doors that can be opened as weather permits. Overhangs control direct sun into the pool area, and decks extending beyond the pool building create a space for lounge chairs and serve as spectator overflow during competition events. The facility also includes two conversion courts with movable walls to accommodate both racquetball and squash games. Outside are two Little League baseball fields with a batting cage, a soccer field, and a jogging trail.
CITY OF BELLAIRE FIRE STATION BELLAIRE, TEXAS
Located on the heavily trafficked and highly visible corner site of the former station, Bellaire’s LEED Silver-certified, six-bay, 180,000-squarefoot fire station and emergency operations center is a commanding presence. The facility helps define the city’s public service infrastructure and represents an investment in the future of this established neighborhood. One of the primary design goals was to seamlessly integrate the new facility into the fabric of the community while creating a distinct visual identity. To achieve this balance, PGAL translated traditional fire station elements — such as the brick façade and tower — into a modern vocabulary of clean lines, accent features, and state-of-theart technology. The result is an eye-catching facility that is aesthetically compatible with its surroundings and fully equipped to provide first-rate public safety services.
PROJECT SPECS owner City of Bellaire leed status Silver Certified construction budget $4 million delivery CMAR completion 2010
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PALM BEACH COUNTY
GARDENS BRANCH LIBRARY PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROJECT SPECS owner Palm Beach County Library System
construction budget $8.9 million delivery CMAR completion 2010
The expansion and renovation of the Gardens Branch Library creates more space for children and teenagers, the most frequent users of Palm Beach County’s largest neighborhood library. The library branch, formerly known as the North County Regional Library, benefitted from a 16,000-squarefoot addition, 24,000-square-foot interior renovation, and multiple site enhancements. The branch was reconfigured, adding a new roof and impact-resistant windows that provide an abundance of natural lighting. Fresh interiors, new sunscreens, and HVAC system upgrades bring renewed life to the hightraffic county library. Additional renovations include a refurbished meeting room; new shelving to accommodate a larger collection of DVDs, CDs and audio books; and dedicated rooms for quiet study including a large group study room. The library now offers express checkout stations for more efficient service, additional parking spaces, and a drive-up materials return. The redesign also includes themed areas for children and teenagers with comfortable seating areas and additional computers for Internet and word processing. Free wireless access and library catalog computers are available throughout the building.
SOUTH COUNTY
COURT EXPANSION + PARKING GARAGE DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA
This expansion and renovation project includes a modern courthouse facility, as well as a parking garage for the courthouse and the adjacent library. The 143,000-square-foot facility houses seven state-of-the-art general and specialty courtrooms, judge’s chambers, and judicial support spaces, as well as offices for the district attorney, public defender, and clerk of the court. The project was highly complex given its time frame during the height of the construction boom. Unforeseen conditions, skyrocketing costs, technology desires, and security mandates required PGAL to make priority decisions and potential changes to specifications on a daily basis. Keeping the facility fully operational during this threeyear multiple phase and bid package building program required very close coordination with the client and CM.
PROJECT SPECS owner Palm Beach County construction budget $29 million delivery CMAR completion 2009
Programming, needs assessment, and full design services for the parking structure were also included. The 141,000-square-foot, three-level garage accommodates 369 cars, and was designed to allow for future horizontal expansion, which would nearly double its size to 725 cars. The parking garage serves the courthouse as well as the adjacent library.
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COLLIN COUNTY
JACK HATCHELL ADMINISTRATION BUILDING MCKINNEY, TEXAS
PROJECT SPECS owner Collin County construction budget $16.8 million delivery Design-Bid-Build completion 2009
This 91,000-square-foot, four-story administration complex serves as the hub for Collin County business. The administration complex is the second phase of Collin County’s government center, which includes a 300,000-square-foot courthouse complex. The two buildings work hand in hand with one another and share a 5,000-square-foot, raised-floor data center with 24/7 redundancy service. The administration complex includes building and zoning offices, finance offices, planning offices, council chambers and meeting rooms, and justice of the peace courtroom and chambers.
CITY OF SUGAR LAND
HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE AT SUGAR LAND SUGAR LAND, TEXAS
The City of Sugar Land Museum project is a revitalization and adaptive reuse of a 1939 Central State Farm Prison Building into a flexible and inviting 43,000-square-foot Museum of Natural Science annex.
PROJECT SPECS
The split-level layout of the former prison presented a major challenge for the design team in converting the facility into an open, walkable museum.
construction budget $4.5 million
The three-foot brick, mortar, and steel bar-reinforced walls were removed, revealing an amazingly open and versatile space conducive to the creation of multiple exhibit areas. The design team updated the building’s exterior while maintaining its historical significance.
owner City of Sugar Land
delivery CMAR completion 2009
The renovated interior space comes alive with exploration stations, interactive children’s exhibits, and a variety of living exhibits, dinosaurs, and mineral collections.
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PALM BEACH COUNTY JUDICIAL GARAGE WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
PROJECT SPECS owner Palm Beach County construction budget $12 million delivery CMAR completion 2008
This two-level, 754-car addition to the downtown parking garage brought a total of 1,811 parking spaces to Palm Beach County’s Judicial Center. A reconfigured parking stall layout throughout the garage increases capacity and maximizes functionality. Each floor includes 94,400 square feet of available space. PGAL laterally strengthened the existing structure to conform to Category 5 wind load and code requirements. Upgraded lighting provides enhanced security and maintenance, while a parking access and revenue system increases exit capacity. The design team incorporated architectural elements to complement the existing design, courthouse, and downtown area.
HARRIS COUNTY
CIVIL COURTHOUSE HOUSTON, TEXAS
This 17-story structure, featuring a precast concrete and glass faรงade and a dramatic bronze dome, rotunda, and cupola, responded to multiple client goals: Consolidation of civil courtrooms formerly located throughout downtown Houston and the creation of a central court system core campus with built-in flexibility for future expansion. These requirements were reflected in a 10-year Harris County Courts Master Plan prepared by PGAL. The resulting 660,000-square-foot building houses 37 courtrooms, specialty courtrooms, district and county clerk offices, and expansion space for additional courtrooms. Vertical circulation and security were key components with an emphasis on segregating the public from judges and county employees. Design elements include plentiful elevators for low wait times, an escalator between well-traveled floors, and private elevators for judges from secure underground judicial parking to private judicial suites.
PROJECT SPECS owner Harris County construction budget $91 million delivery Design-Bid-Build completion 2008
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BROWARD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
AIRPORT/SEAPORT FIRE RESCUE STATION + LOGISTICAL WAREHOUSE BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROJECT SPECS owner Broward County Sheriff’s Office
construction budget $12.8 million delivery CMAR completion 2008
Designed for future expansion with minimal impact to the site, the fire station and logistical warehouse are located adjacent to Fort LauderdaleHollywood International Airport. The three-bay, 15,500-square-foot station supports a 24/7 crew with seven fire rescue personnel and three officers, as well as a 40-hourper-week crew with four fire rescue personnel, four lieutenants, and one captain. The station features a 32-seat regional training room, a medical exam and treatment room, commercial kitchen, and outdoor barbecue area. The project also includes a 24,000-square-foot logistical warehouse.
BROWARD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE 17/27 WEST PARK FIRE STATION WEST PARK, FLORIDA
One of four prototypical fire stations designed by PGAL, this three-bay, 11,400-square-foot station required close cooperation between two adjacent communities. The station houses a crew of six fire rescue personnel, four lieutenants, and a battalion chief. The station’s medical exam and treatment room accommodates walk-in patients. Amenities include a highly functional and aesthetically pleasing commercial kitchen, a multipurpose community room, and an outdoor barbecue area. The command center is a pivotal element to the station’s design.
PROJECT SPECS owner Broward County Sheriff’s Office
construction budget $5.2 million delivery CMAR completion 2008
The station features 100-percent emergency power with additional fuel to supply the apparatus equipment. As an emergency response facility, the entrance is easily identifiable to accommodate walk-up emergencies, while also serving as a secure facility to protect staff on a 24/7 basis.
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CITY OF SUGAR LAND
REGIONAL AIRPORT TERMINAL SUGAR LAND, TEXAS
PROJECT SPECS owner City of Sugar Land construction budget $3.9 million delivery CMAR completion 2006
This 20,000-square-foot regional terminal facility is designed with a Texas “country club” aesthetic. Special architectural features include a Texas limestone and plaster façade, a standing seam metal roof, wide porches with rocking chairs, and a two-story ramp control tower. Texas limestone extends into the interior with two stone fireplaces in the lobby, while wood trusses add dimension and support to the building’s center spine. Features include an executive lounge, conference and meeting rooms, airport concessions, and leased space for four rental car agencies. Pilot amenities include private bedrooms and shower facilities, a flight planning room, a library, and a common living room.
CITY OF SUGAR LAND CITY HALL SUGAR LAND, TEXAS
The City of Sugar Land’s City Hall is an iconic 81,000-square-foot, threestory building with a plaza for community events and concerts. With a classical architectural style, the building features a limestone and brick façade, and its column-lined stair entry includes a copper bell and clock tower vertical element. This formal entryway distinguishes the municipal landmark and reflects the vision of the rapidly growing community. PGAL worked closely with Sugar Land’s City Hall departments to clearly define the requirements for the council chambers, council ready room, conference center, mayor’s office, council office, and foyer.
PROJECT SPECS owner City of Sugar Land construction budget $13 million delivery CMAR completion 2004
The classic interior style is defined by architectural elements such as iconic columns and classical motifs in the casework and cherry paneling. These timeless features set an overall neutral tone for the building that is balanced by color in fabrics and furnishings. Full-height, floor-to-ceiling wall systems maintain a sense of privacy for employees who transitioned from private offices to systems furniture.
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CITY OF DEERFIELD BEACH EMS FACILITY DEERFIELD BEACH, FLORIDA
PROJECT SPECS owner City of Deerfield Beach construction budget $1.2 million delivery Design-Bid-Build completion 2020
The Deerfield EMS station is located in the new Veleiros community at Crystal Lakes by Lennar. A 3,500-square-foot, single-story facility will be developed by Lennar under the development agreement. The facility will be designed with living quarters for four personnel with a single apparatus bay. The facility will be located on the site to allow for future expansion of the living quarters and additional apparatus bay. The architectural style will use the same materials and color palate in the development with residential roof lines. Designed to essential facility requirements for Broward County for 140 mph wind speeds with impact resistant doors and windows. The facility will have propane gas for the kitchen, water heater, and barbecue along with a 100% diesel generator backup for at least 48 hours.
CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH FIRE STATION NO. 2 FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS
Fire Station No. 2 will be relocated to the Holiday Park site in Farmers Branch, a unique, triangular site with a community college on one side, mid-rise office building on another, and an established subdivision on the third side. The fire station is located on the northeast corner of the site to provide quick response time and a minimal impact on the Park. The 11,000-squarefoot, two-bay fire station is designed to accommodate eight firefighters at full capacity and contains typical sub-station support spaces, plus a community room and storm shelter. Operational efficiency, quick response, and an indoor/outdoor connection to the Park were key factors in the design of the station layout.
PROJECT SPECS owner City of Farmers Branch construction budget $3.7 million delivery CM Agent completion 2019
The result is a compact, well-oriented building that will allow the department to function at a high level. The importance of bringing natural light into the building and the desire to open the building to the site is expressed on each faรงade, with the strategic placement of clerestory and large windows.
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CITY OF DEER PARK EMS ANNEX DEER PARK, TEXAS
PROJECT SPECS owner City of Deer Park construction budget $3.6 million delivery Competitive Sealed Proposal completion 2019
The new Deer Park EMS Annex is an approximately 10,500-square-foot facility designed specifically for the City’s EMS department. Immediately adjacent to Fire Station No. 2, the EMS Annex will provide offices, living quarters, and apparatus bays for EMS Department employees and vehicles. The project started with a collaborative, programming, and planning effort to define the department’s future space needs and to develop a feasible floor plan, site plan, and aesthetic. The building includes lobby, office spaces, a conference room, watch room, kitchen and dining area, day room, eight dorm rooms, shower/ restrooms, EMS storage room, central supply, tool room, and three apparatus bays. The exterior of the building uses two colors of splitface concrete masonry, stucco, and standing seam metal roofing to both complement the materials used on the existing fire station and create a contemporary aesthetic for the EMS station.
CITY OF CONROE
POLICE TRAINING CLASSROOM BUILDING CONROE, TEXAS
The new Police Training Classroom Building is a four-story structure enclosing 20,800 square feet of programmed space, including classrooms, offices, and armories, for local and federal law enforcement. The new building will replace the original building that was destroyed by flooding and will double the original building’s interior space. The facility includes exterior storage and training space on the ground level as well as sniper training on the roof. The design mitigates the building’s flooding potential, raising the finished floor out of the 500-year flood plain. The new building will utilize an economical tilt-wall structure and will re-use the existing site infrastructure and utilities to control costs and adhere to the project’s budget.
PROJECT SPECS owner City of Conroe construction budget $6.9 million delivery Design-Bid-Build completion 2020
The project also includes improvements to the property’s flood protection berm and storm water management systems.
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