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U.S. CUSTOMS
New Orleans, Louisiana
A feasibility study was done with design concepts for converting the underutilized fourth floor to office space; a Historic Building Preservation Plan, classifying and assigning numeric values to all areas and elements of the building; a restoration project to recapture ground floor space for office use, improve sidewalks, provide ADA accessibility, light the exterior of the building, and upgrade or restore key spaces and features ($6 million); a Master Plan to consider comprehensively the architecture and uses of the 4-story, 325,000 square foot building and its place along Canal Street at the edge of the Vieux Carré; and the Audubon Institute’s Insectarium on a portion of the ground floor along with balance of the ground floor ($19 million).
DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT POLICE CENTER
Dallas, Texas
The facility provides approximately 69,000 square feet of workspace for police personnel including three floors of modern offices, meeting rooms, showers, lockers and an exercise facility.
GEORGIA AQUARIUM
Atlanta, Georgia
With more than 8 million gallons of marine and fresh water, and more than 100,000 animals of 500 different species, the Georgia Aquarium is a gift to the people of Georgia from Bernie Marcus, co-founder of The Home Depot, and his wife Billi, through the Marcus Foundation. The Aquarium will be overseen by a nonprofit corporation run by a board of directors. The mission of the Georgia Aquarium is to be an entertaining, educational and scientific institution featuring exhibitions and programs of the highest standards, offering engaging and entertaining visitors' experiences, and promoting the conservation of aquatic biodiversity throughout the world.
HARRIS COUNTY COURTHOUSE
Houston, Texas
The Harris County 1910 Courthouse in downtown Houston reopened Aug. 23 after a $65 million restoration and renovation that began in March 2009.Located at 301 Fannin, the six-story building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Classical Revival-style building is home to the 1st and 14th Texas State Court of Appeals.The renovation project was led by architecture firm PGAL and general contractor Vaughn Construction, both of which are Houston companies.The goal was to restore the domed landmark to its original design, which included undoing extensive changes made during a 1950 renovation. The update also incorporated modern technology, safety and security features.Two ornate courtrooms, two of the largest in the county, were restored to their original grandeur.
AUDUBON AQUARIUM OF THE AMERICAS & IMAX THEATRE
San Antonio, Texas
The aquarium and park stand on 16 acres of prime riverfront property on the crescent of the Mississippi River between the historic French Quarter and Central Business District. This 110,000 square foot, three story structure was strongly influenced by the need to accommodate entire habitats that give visitors a view of nature both above and below water. Large volumes of curving, angled glass punctuate the exterior walls, with frames to extend the architecture into the park landscape. Colorful tiles, sculptural totems and small kiosks connect the main aquarium building to the riverside promenade.
BRYAN JUSTICE CENTER
Bryan, Texas
The Justice Center includes a new police department and jail facility and multiple court space, bringing the three together for the first time in nearly fifteen years or so. The Bryan Justice center is part of a master plan that includes four full city blocks near the City’s historic downtown. The new justice center establishes a municipal campus in conjunction with the existing City Hall and the City Utilities building. Additionally, the design supports the goals of “New Urbanism” in re-developing this downtown area.
CAMERON COUNTY COURTHOUSE
Brownsville, Texas
When the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program was created, Cameron County applied for funds to complete the remaining $7 million interior and site improvement project. Known locally as the Dancy Building after Judge Oscar Dancy, the building now houses administrative functions of the county government including the judge’s office, commissioners court and the offices of treasurer and auditor. The project included restoration of the double height district courtroom, the stained glass rotunda and the ornamental plaster. The building was rededicated as the official Cameron County Courthouse on October 27, 2006.
HAYS COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER
San Marcos, Texas
Project components include: Atrium, Courtroom, Courtyard, Detention, Grand Jury Suite, Judges' Chambers, Jury Assembly Space, Library, Office Space, Sallyport, Secure Detention, Waiting Room. The government center is 232,000 SF.
THE INDIANAPOLIS MUSEUM OF ART
Indianapolis, Indiana
The museum, which underwent a $74 million expansion in 2005, is located on a 152-acre campus on the near northwest area outside downtown Indianapolis, northwest of Crown Hill Cemetery.
The Indianapolis Museum of Art is the ninth oldest and eighth largest encyclopedic art museum in the United States. The permanent collection comprises over 54,000 works, including African, American, Asian, and European pieces. Significant areas of the collection include: Neo-Impressionist paintings; Japanese paintings of the Edo period; Chinese ceramics and bronzes; paintings, sculptures, and prints by Paul Gauguin and the Pont-Aven School; a large number of works by J. M. W. Turner; and a growing contemporary art collection. Other areas of emphasis include textiles and fashion arts as well as a recent focus on modern design.
FORNEY JUSTICE CENTER
Forney, Texas
The Forney Justice Center houses an advanced Police Service & Detention facility to the citizens of Forney, TX. The two-story, 32,000 square foot Police Buildings flanked by a 6,700 square foot Courthouse that acts as a space for Police Training & Community Services as well. The Forney Justice Center is located along F.M. 548, the project is surrounded by lots of new development including a City Park and a new Hospital.
BOB BULLOCK TEXAS STATE HISTORY MUSEUM
Austin, Texas
The history museum is named after Bob Bullock, who championed its creation. The museum is located at 1800 North Congress Avenue in Austin, a few blocks north of the Texas State Capitol. The museum has three floors of interactive exhibits; the first floor theme is "land," the second floor theme "identity," and the third floor theme "opportunity." On the second floor of the museum, The Spirit Theater hosts a feature presentation entitled Star of Destiny. Designed by award-winning experience designer Bob Rogers and the design team BRC Imagination Arts, the special effects theater presentation takes audiences on an epic journey through the history of Texas, narrated by the character of Sam Houston. In addition to playing several shows, daily, the 200-seat Texas Spirit Theater is also used by the museum as a multimedia special effects theater for alternate film and lecture presentations. The museum also has an IMAX theater, which used to project films in the 70mm format but switched to digital projection in January 2015. The theater seats 400 and has a projector with both 2-D and 3-D capability.
