Facilities for Public Works

FACILITIES FOR PUBLIC WORKS

OUR INTEREST

Planning and designing for public works facilities is a unique challenge.

These projects require: • flexibility to change functions and grow or consolidate over time • integration to safely support staff activities, vehicle flow, storage, and security • embodiment of the values of public works projects including professionalism, community, and sustainability Although planning and design for each project is uniquely tailored to the goals of the client and users, LRS has developed the following eight considerations to ensure the success of public works operations.

PROFESSIONALISM Provide a facility that conveys a responsible, professional image to the public.

We believe that designing responsible architecture is about striking the right balance among factors of cost, aesthetics, flexibility, safety, efficiency, optimization, functionality, sustainability, and durability. We seek the sweet spot for meeting project requirements and presenting the desired image to the public.

For the interiors of the Hillsboro Public Works lobby, designers focused on: • bringing natural daylight in with high windows for a sense of safety, wellbeing and transparency • creating an open and airy space to be inviting and welcoming to the public • layout efficiency and functionality using sustainable and durable finishes including stained, polished concrete floors and wood ceilings

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Hillsboro Public Works Main Building Lobby

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Fleet Parking

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Staff Parking

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SAFETY Provide a facility that promotes personal and workplace safety throughout all areas.

LRS strives to comprehensively support facility safety through a collaborative team approach early in the design process, focused on security, and efficient facilities that are safe to build and safe to use.

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Vehicle Garage & Warehouse

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• evaluating and designing for appropriate seismic risk category

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Enclosed Vehicle Storage Garages

• addressing challenging vehicle circulation by minimizing interactions

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Pipe Storage

between various sized vehicles and designing for the largest vehicles

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Spoils & Decant Shed

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Telemetry Tower

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Shed

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Trash Canopy

photometric studies ensuring no dark zones, and strategic placement of

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Fueling Tank

security cameras and card reader

10 Secured Motorized Entry Gates

Safety is prioritized on projects by: • addressing facility resilience as a core component of design and planning

anticipated on site • providing designated public, staff and fleet parking areas and site entry/ egress points, and dedicated pedestrian circulation • emphasizing visibility with clear pavement markings, site lighting

ORGANIZATION Provide a facility that prioritizes flow, protection, and order.

Planning begins with a mastery of flow - a comprehensive view of the use of each piece of equipment, frequency of access to each stored material, movement of vehicles, staff, public, materials, and even the utilities that serve the buildings. Clear separation of staff, public and fleet functions is essential to a safe flow.

Location and configuration of material storage, including trash enclosures, must consider the movement of the largest fleet trucks and loaders used to move the material. Fueling stations and wash bays can be located along primary circulation paths to accommodate vehicle prep. Fleet vehicle parking is typically located adjacent to locker room areas whereas public and staff parking areas are located adjacent to the main building entrances

EFFICIENCY Provide a facility that optimizes efficiency and productivity.

A well organized site also optimizes efficiency. With a deep understanding of typical usage patterns, the site and buildings can be planned to support productivity of workflow and allow flexibility for changes over time.

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Lake Oswego Public Works Facility

VE H I CLE MAIN TE N ANCE B UI LDI NGS

These buildings tend to be tall to accommodate lifts and cranes, and oversize doors. Trends point toward accommodating fewer staff utilizing newer and larger equipment.

OF F I C E BU I L D I N G S

Economic investment and longterm costs are both considered when deciding to renovate or build new. Newer design can accommodate a higher floor-to-floor plate allowing for high ceilings and taller windows for better daylighting and views.

E N C LO S E D O R C OV E R E D V E H I C L E S TO R A G E

Owners must evaluate initial investment to determine if extended vehicle life provides an appropriate return. Vehicle storage bays should integrate glazing to introduce daylight and improve visibility while reducing reliance on lighting.

OT HER FA C I LI T I ES

Decant facilities, fueling stations, wash bays and covered material storage can be simple structures but require attention to vertical clearance and code requirements.

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S H O P A N D S TO R A G E B U I L D I N G S

Building types vary and include preengineered metal (PEMB), concrete tilt, and traditional steel frame.

Sizing is based on vehicles or materials stored.

Mezzanines are an effective option to increase square footage for both shop and storage.

INTEGRATION Leverage an integrated design process to align

architecture, building systems, and project goals We believe in a holistic approach to design. By using an integrated design team approach – working hand-in-hand with consultants, the construction team and future operators and occupants – ensures a more streamlined process and allows for greater possibilities for innovative cost-effective project solutions.

Using an integrated design approach, LRS has provided our public works clients a variety of design solutions including: • designing a facility with a dedicated outdoor air system (DOAS) HVAC to greatly reduce energy consumption • the thoughtful multidiscipline coordination of exposed ceiling infrastructure during design and construction (such as structural beams, light fixtures, mechanical ductwork, sprinkler system, and cable trays) for aesthetics • studying program effectiveness to design a facility with a pre-engineered metal building system versus a traditionally framed structural system • determining cost effectiveness to renovate an existing facility to meet current structural / seismic codes versus building a new building

FLEXIBILITY Provide a facility that is both flexible and durable in support of a long range planning horizon.

LRS helps clients maximize their initial investments by designing flexible projects to respond to future evolution of building functions. Utilizing timeless materials, consistent structural spacing, movable partitions, and reconfigurable furnishings allows for adaption of space to meet changing needs.

Workspaces often feature a variety of workstation configurations with sit-stand desks, drop-in desks, bullpen layouts for easy reconfiguration, and drop-in offices. Attractive galley kitchen and eating areas double as informal meeting spaces, partitions between crew rooms can be opened to accommodate all hands meetings, and inviting covered and sheltered outdoor areas provide alternative work and meeting spots as the weather allows.

COLLABORATION Provide a work environment that supports a culture of professionalism, teamwork, and communication.

As flexibility is considered within the workspaces, collaboration is also better supported. Adaptations of space allow for individual productivity to quickly become a team huddle. Consolidation of functions and sharing of common work areas bring employees together to foster communication.

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BU L L P EN & W RI T E- U P AREAS

Key factors for these important spaces include redundant mechanical systems, open to structure ceilings, and internal roof drains located outside the room.

These zones are located centrally with direct access to the warehouse and crew entrance, and are designed for flexibility with drop-in, sit-stand desks.

GALLEY

Kitchenettes are designed with durable finishes and quality appliances providing all the comforts of home with the durability and functional considerations of a commercial space. These areas often include casual seating and can double as impromptu collaboration zones.

CREW SPACES

Crew Rooms, Locker Rooms and Gear Room are key staff spaces that must be properly sized and the flow analyzed for efficiency. Storage methods (hang or hook), laundry and vendor interaction all factor into the configuration.

Locker size and how the locker rooms are used can effect building area.

S U P PO RT SPACE S

Considerations for improving the wellbeing of employees often include fitness centers, nursing mother’s room, and wellness rooms.

BU I L D I NG S EC U RI T Y

Security is considered in layers from building entry points and a secure lobby, to strategies for directing movement of visitors and staff within the building.

SUSTAINABILITY Provide a facility that integrates economic and environmental sustainability.

LRS seeks to implement sustainable strategies that balance initial investment with reasonable pay back periods and significant conservation of energy, water, and material resources. The benefits of sustainable design include: reduced operational cost and maintenance, optimized lifecycle of the building, and improved indoor environment.

Planning for sustainability begins with the site assessment which is used to determine solar exposure and shading, energy-efficiency and renewable energy systems, energy-efficient lighting and daylighting, and stormwater management such as green roofs.

Other strategies might include: • TPO Roofing used to reduce heat islands, helping roofs absorb less heat and stay cooler thereby reducing energy costs.

• daylighting strategies such as tall windows, skylights, daylighting sensors, and automatic window shades that connect building occupants with the outdoors and reinforce circadian rhythms as well as reducing use of electrical lighting • utilizing a building’s floor slab to provide thermal storage for cooling during the summer months and radiant heat during the winter months - to reduce building energy consumption through passive solar building design.

• drip irrigation and tree bubblers in planting areas to decrease water use, eliminate over-spray, and reduce evaporation

“I felt that our project was a great success and I had a blast doing it. The LRS team was extremely collaborative and responsive. There were numerous problems to overcome, and the team was creative and thoughtful in helping us conquer them. The team maintained this solution-oriented focus past design and until construction completion.”

–A NT H O N Y H O O P E R, PUB LI C WORK S DI RECTOR, C I T Y OF L A K E OS W EG O

ABOUT US Driven by a passion for good design and supported by endless curiosity, LRS is a forward-thinking architecture and interiors firm offering creative solutions and transformative spaces. Our diverse portfolio of work highlights our commitment to shaping the human experience through the physical environment.

A single principle encompasses all we do: design with integrity. We are your honest project partners. We design sustainably, planning vibrant communities and building structures to stand the test of time. Wellbeing is our top priority because great design goes beyond aesthetics. Our balanced, holistic approach fuses function and beauty to create meaningful places for people.

C I V I C S TUDIO

Our work is as strong as the communities we serve. In our civic studio, this concept drives us to design creative solutions that balance a community’s aesthetic with its budget and needs. We understand the complex issues faced by city leadership, and with over 30 years of experience in the public sector, we know just how to approach these challenges.

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