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TSK IS A LEADER IN PUBLIC ARCHITECTURE.
For more than six decades we have partnered with clients in the public realm to design buildings, structures and communities that endure. Our expertise focuses on civic, federal, justice and public safety facilities.
At our core, TSK has a deep appreciation for those who serve our communities and nation— from public servants, first responders and volunteers to those within our military, civilian and federal agencies. Everything we do is centered on providing the best service to our clients through design excellence, integrity, collaboration and trust. We are all in!
LOCATIONS
ARIZONA
CALIFORNIA
NEVADA
TEXAS
WE BELIEVE THAT PUBLIC SERVICE MATTERS.
Through a commitment to community, we can improve quality of life and design spaces where people will thrive for generations.
With a dedicated focus on public architecture, we contribute to the governance, growth and resilience of our communities and honor the individuals who serve all aspects of our local, state and federal institutions.
DESIGN EXCELLENCE IS OUR LEGACY.
At TSK, we believe design excellence is the key to creating buildings, structures and communities that endure. We aim to find balance between form and function, to surprise with unique details, to present sustainable solutions and to remain responsive to the needs of all users.
We are committed to design excellence in all aspects of our work. To serve our community, to inspire and to enrich those around us through design is our legacy.
AT TSK, WE BELIEVE THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT PLAYS A CRUCIAL ROLE IN SHAPING THE CHARACTER OF A COMMUNITY.
We strive to design spaces that embody the ideals of public service by promoting accessibility, opportunity, inclusivity and a sense of pride for all. We work in partnership with communities to deliver resilient structures, systems and cultures that stand the test of time. By prioritizing these values in our work, we can create meaningful and lasting contributions to the communities we serve.
LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER
WEST HALL
The expansion of the Las Vegas Convention Center will secure Las Vegas at the world’s premier business destination for decades to come.
The 1.4 million SF expansion includes 600,000 SF of exhibit space and 150,000 SF of meeting room space housed under a beautiful ribbon roof that was inspired by the Mint Las Vegas.
The design for the LVCC Expansion is part of the LVCC’s ongoing relationship to the larger phenomenon of the City. The design begins with visual reach and experience that unifies the campus across the distance from the Strip to the South Hall. Access and program punctuate the campus between those two endpoints; nodes made cohesive by a “Ribbon” of circulation.
Echoing the region’s mountains, the Ribbon is amplified at significant points to unite, announce entry and celebrate the act of gathering; an orienting path for the eyes, the feet and the mind. The Ribbon is a wayfinding landscape of seamless connection and graphic activation from end to end, continuous and customizable to announce and activate the LVCC and make it a visible player from Las Vegas Boulevard and its hotels; an artery of Vegas experience piped straight from the Strip. The project also included a Boring Co Loop station on site.
HARRY REID INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT SATELLITE
D GATES
This project is an effort to reinstate the passion of passenger travel originally associated with the civicscaled railroad terminals of the early 20th century. Major projects such as Grand Central Terminal, Penn Station and Union Station in New York City celebrated the arrival and departure of the rail traveler and at the same time represented a gateway to the metropolis. The Satellite D Gates aspire to this earlier ethos, moving passengers through civic-scaled spaces in a structure that overtly expresses its function as a destination airport terminal.
TYPE Airport
SIZE 1,100,000 square feet
AWARDS 2007 Gold Award for Engineering Excellence; 2005 AIA Nevada Merit Award; 1998 AIA Western Mountain Region Citation Award; 1998 AIA Nevada Honor Award; 1998 Southwest Contractor Design Award; 1996 AIA Student’s Design Detail Award; 1995 AIA Nevada Merit Award
DMV EAST SAHARA SERVICE CENTER
Primary considerations in designing this facility were customer flow, access to services, visibility and safety of employees, and providing a comfortable place for all. The lobby is the centerpiece of the facility with customer service desks, testing and camera functions surrounding the space. The main entrance is positioned at one end of the long axis of the lobby to maintain ease of movement, clear visual access to signage and queuing displays. Upon entering the lobby, the customer is able to quickly locate the customer service windows, as well as get a sense if the facility is busy or not. Designing for this immediate understanding has shown to reduce stress in the customer.
TYPE Government Facility
SIZE 40,359 square feet
AWARDS 2017 AIA Nevada Citation Award
SPRINGS PRESERVE VISITOR CENTER
The Las Vegas Springs Preserve is a 180-acre cultural attraction developed to commemorate Las Vegas’ dynamic heritage. It also provides a vision for a sustainable future. The primary challenge was to convey the cultural heritage of the site by means of exhibits and interpretive media. The Springs Preserve is an interactive environment that highlights the heritage of the springs—a source of water for Native Americans living here thousands of years ago.
TYPE Museum
SIZE 77,500 square feet
AWARDS 2008 American Council of Engineering Companies Platinum Award; 2008 American Institute of Steel Construction IDEAS Award; 2008 Southwest Contractor Award; 2007 Newsweek Magazine Top Four Designs for a Healthier Planet; 2007 AIA Nevada Citation Award; 2007 City of Las Vegas Mayor’s Urban Design Award; 2003 AIA Nevada Honor Unbuilt Project Award
LEED Platinum Certified
The primary challenge was to convey the cultural story of the site by means of exhibits and interpretive features. This was accomplished by melding buildings and site into a singular expression.
REGIONAL ANIMAL CAMPUS
This animal care campus houses adoptable dogs in groups of 10 to 12 in a community of 22 bungalows. Beyond meeting the basic programmatic requirements, the team set out to accomplish three goals: improve the quality of life for the animals being sheltered; present the animals in an innovative and dignified manner to improve their chances for adoption; and reflect the client’s vision of environmental responsibility.
TYPE Animal Care Facility
SIZE 60,000 square feet
AWARDS 2008 Las Vegas Business Press Best Large Green Private Project; 2007 Environmental Design and Construction Magazine Excellence in Design Finalist; 2006 AIA National Top Ten Green Building Award; 2005 AIA Nevada Honor Award; 2005 Southwest Contractor Award; 2004 AIA Western Mountain Region Citation Award; 2003 AIA Nevada Merit Award
LEED Silver Certified
PORT OF LONG BEACH
Facilities consisting of 3 buildings—Pier A, Pier T, and Pier G. Through collaboration with Hanjin Shipping, TSK understood the operational process and successfully designed a terminal in response to the shipping company’s goal of increased productivity. Compared to Hanjin’s previous 40-acre terminal, Pier A had a 60 percent increase in lane number with a 138 percent increase in container movement. Pier T addressed the stringent physical and functional requirements of a massive industrial facility without neglecting its users. Through thoughtful design, a highly efficient complex and pleasant work environment are merged together to accommodate both terminal employees and truck drivers who use the terminal.
For Pier G, the design team carefully selected building construction materials to maximize recycled contents and reduce use of virgin material resources. The 30,000 square-foot operations building is the hub of a super-efficient container terminal. Carefully designed circulation patterns and naturally lit spaces highlight the design of this building.
TYPE Administration Buildings/ Loading Docks
SIZE 37,800 square feet
AWARDS 2005 AIA Long Beach/South Bay citation Award: Terminal Gate Complex; 2005 American Council of Engineering Companies Honor Award, Terminal Gate Complex; 2005 Consulting Engineers & Long Surveyors of California State Award; 2004 Industrial Perforators Association Award; 2003 Gold Nugget Award; 2003 Metal Architecture Award, Container Terminal Canopy; 2002 Harbor Association of Industry & Commerce Certificate of Excellence; 2001 AIA Long Beach/South Bay Merit Award: Container Terminal Canopy
LEED Gold Certified
CITY OF COLTON NEW CITY SERVICES AND SUPPORT BUILDING
The City of Colton New City Services Offices and Support Building is a master planned expansion of the City’s existing 15-acre (6-hectare) community services facility. This environmentally sustainable campus will provide new offices to facilitate the City of Colton’s agency services for the public, as well as augment the City’s interactive emergency operations center with a new support capacity and planning for a new fire headquarters. All new buildings will take advantage of the regional climate incorporating natural light and ventilation to provide a healthy and energy efficient work environment.
TYPE Offices and Support Building
SIZE 64,539 square feet
FEDERAL
AT TSK, WE BELIEVE IN THE AMERICAN IDEALS OF DEMOCRACY, FREEDOM AND OPPORTUNITY.
We aim to embody these ideals through our work in respect for the institutions and people who serve our communities.
Our approach examines the intricate history, structure and purpose of our clients while also considering the broad spectrum of individuals who serve within these critical systems. Whether serving military, civilian or federal agencies, our goal is to design environments that enhance functionality, resiliency, innovation and pride.
HOOVER DAM VISITOR CENTER
The Hoover Dam Visitor Center Remodel project includes the remodel of roughly 10,000 SF on the Theater Level of the Hoover Dam Visitor Center, excluding the theaters themselves. There were several goals for this project which included modernizing the aesthetic, brightening the space, improving the acoustics, and utilizing durable, easily cleanable materials. The renovation included new interior finishes for the floors (terrazzo), walls (acoustic paneling), and restrooms (FRL and epoxy). In addition to the finishes, the existing wall murals were replaced with new images printed directly onto the acoustic wall panels, the open staircase and railing was also replaced to update the aesthetic and comply with current accessibility requirements, and the ticket booths and security booth were updated to match the new aesthetic of the space.
TYPE Visitor Center
SIZE 10,000 square feet
AWARDS 2020 NTMA Honor Award
US BUREAU OF RECLAMATION ADMINISTRATION
BUILDING
The design merges characteristics of the two different building type precedents, a duality expressed in the varying window rhythm and by abrupt changes in the building skin, to create a modern building that is responsive to environmental influences, respectful of the historic neighborhoods around it, and that provides a comfortable, healthy work environment for multiple departments.
TYPE Federal Government Facility
SIZE 49,000 square feet
LEED Platinum Certified
US BUREAU OF RECLAMATION
DATE ST.
BUILDINGS
Building 100 and 200 on the Bureau’s Date Street Campus fall within Boulder City’s Historic District—therefore mandated to reflect the character of its original design. Building 100 was built in 1941 as part of an electrolytic manganese pilot plant, but architecturally reflects the masonry and clay tile roof construction of worker homes. Building 200 was built in 1931 and served as the vehicle repair garage during construction of the Hoover Dam.
TYPE Federal Government Facility
SIZE 49,000 square feet
AWARDS 2013 AIA Nevada Merit Award (Build. 100/200); 2012 NAIOP Sustainable Impact Award (Build. 1400)
By integrating characteristics of two different building typologies, historic artifacts and other elements, the design team sought to create a modern campus that is responsive to the current needs of the user, while remaining respectful of the utilitarian nature of the campus and adjacent historic districts.
OTAY MESA LAND PORT OF ENTRY
The principle function of the Otay Mesa Land Port of Entry is to facilitate the movement of people and goods between the United States of America and the Republic of Mexico. The Otay Mesa Land Port of Entry modernization presents a grand façade that signifies a visual threshold for entry into the US.
TYPE Border Crossing Station
SIZE 100,000 square feet
AWARDS 2011 AIA Las Vegas Unbuilt Honor Award; 2009 GSA High Performance Green Building Initiative Award
LEED Gold Certified
At the truck inspection booths, remote fresh air intake provides a positive pressure clean air zone. Radiant heating and cooling is achieved through overhead chilled beams and under floor radiant heating throughout the buildings.
JUSTICE
AT TSK, WE BELIEVE IN CREATING SPACE THAT PROMOTES SAFETY, FAIRNESS AND EQUITY FOR ALL WHO ENTER.
We understand the importance of prioritizing elements that instill a sense of confidence and trust and that reflect the American ideals of justice, democracy and the greater good. In partnership with our clients, we aim to balance these ideals with security and a sense of humanity. This approach considers the experience of all users and leads to a more functional and holistic building that contributes to the betterment of society.
CLARK COUNTY REGIONAL JUSTICE CENTER
The $185 million justice center echoes the traditional courthouse by providing an elevated glazed entrance plaza, or civic square, that projects a strong identity to the street. A three-story glass atrium draws daylight deep into the heart of the building, a canyon-like area with native sandstone walls inscribed with quotes reflecting the universal concept of justice from various people and times.
TYPE Courthouse
SIZE
710,000 square feet
AWARDS 2010 National Association of State Courts Citation Award; 2006 AIA Nevada Honor Award; 2006 Concrete Masonry Association/AIA California Council Grand Award; 2006 AIA Committee on Architecture for Justice Citation; 2004 International Union of Bricklayers Craft Award; 2000 AIA Nevada Citation Award; 1999 AIA Las Vegas Merit Award; 1999 AIA Academy of Architecture for Justice Award; 1999 The American Correctional Association Citation Award
NORTH BUTTE COUNTY COURTHOUSE
The courts building is situated at the south end of the site creating a strong urban edge. The primary public circulation is located along the south elevation of the building providing views and access to daylight. The elevation is articulated by a series of double height, stone clad window seats that project out over the widened sidewalk that is shaded by large specimen trees. The form of the courthouse is informed by climatic, civic and functional requirements that create a distinctive facility that is a reflection of Chico’s rich and unique culture and environment. It is a 21st-century courthouse that is designed to make a lasting contribution to the future history of generations of Butte County residents.
TYPE Courthouse
SIZE 67,400 square feet
AWARDS 2017 AIA Academy of Architecture for Justice Award; 2015 AIA Nevada Honor Award; 2015 AIA Long Beach/South Bay Merit Award; 2012 AIA Academy of Architecture For Justice Citation Award; 2011 AIA Long Beach/ South Bay Unbuilt Award
MILLS B. LANE JUSTICE CENTER
This eight-story consolidated judicial complex houses six courtrooms and combines all operations of the district attorney’s office under one roof resulting in a functional, safe and efficient environment that exceeds current requirements for courthouse security.
The client’s primary design objective was to develop a building that conveys to the community a vision of public service, human dignity, permanence, equality in treatment, flexibility and hope. The building compliments and harmonizes with the existing fabric of the downtown cityscape and serves as the cornerstone of the waterfront redevelopment of downtown Reno.
TYPE Courthouse
SIZE 150,000 square feet
AWARDS 2010 National Center for State Courts Citation Award; 2006 Southwest Contractor Award; 2003 AIA Committee on Architecture for Justice; 2003 American Correctional Association Citation Award
SOUTHWEST JUVENILE COURTHOUSE
This standalone, ground up courthouse sits on a low hill as an addition to a judicial campus with a sheriff’s department, adult jail, juvenile detention center and main courthouse. As part of an operational cost-savings strategy, the courthouse is attached directly to the existing detention center, eliminating officer and transportation costs. It houses delinquency and dependency courtrooms with separate holding areas, court operations and administration space, children’s waiting area, judicial chambers, and support space. The result is a fiscally responsible solution satisfying the county’s needs.
TYPE Courthouse
SIZE 14,000 square feet
CLARK COUNTY FAMILY COURTS & SERVICES
A family court building that utilizes the soothing element of light through a combination of skylights, clerestory windows and trusses to create a warm and approachable lobby without sacrificing the formality requisite for a justice facility. This 12-court facility serves children and families.
TYPE Courthouse
SIZE 102,500 square feet
AWARDS 1995 Golden Nugget Award
SOUTH
PUBLIC SAFETY
AT TSK, WE BELIEVE IN CONTRIBUTING TO THE SAFETY, SECURITY AND WELL-BEING OF OUR COMMUNITIES.
We understand the systems, values and goals that shape emergency planning and response. It is also critical that we examine the needs of community members and first responders who often have a deep connection to their place of work. Our holistic approach creates buildings that are responsive to these systems and processes while promoting culture, trust and connection. We aim to contribute a greater sense of security to the communities we serve.
CLARK COUNTY FIRE STATION NO. 61
This project will demolish the existing fire station and will be replaced with a new fire station on the same site. The project includes three apparatus bays, kitchen and dining area, captains room, exercise and fitness room, day room entertainment area, storage area, 12 private sleeping quarters, private shower rooms, utility and clean room and outdoor living space.
TYPE Fire Station
SIZE 10,311 square feet
HENDERSON NORTH COMMUNITY POLICE STATION
This police station was designed to create a positive presence in the neighborhood and to project an image of stability and openness. Rectangular massing is used to symbolize the strength of the department, while warm colors, textured materials and protective overhangs are intended to welcome the public to the facility. The campus design features photovoltaics atop carport shade structures and incorporates daylighting and energy-efficient building and system designs for maximum user comfort and environmental sensitivity.
TYPE Law Enforcement
SIZE 35,600 square feet
AWARDS 2010 AIA Nevada Citation Award
LEED Gold Certified
TRUCKEE MEADOWS FIRE PROTECTION
DISTRICT STATION NO. 40
The facility responds to the surrounding high desert context with materials that are resilient and accentuate the warm color palette and texture of the typically dry surroundings. The masonry construction of the facility provides durability and anchors a critical resource in an area prone to wildfires. Portions of the concrete masonry unit that are clad in corrugated metal and secondary materials, such as reclaimed wood, integrates as rain screen elements at public gathering spaces.
TYPE Fire Station
SIZE 8,000 square feet
AWARDS 2015 Concrete Masonry Association of California and Nevada (CMACN), Profiles in Architecture Award; 2016 Firehouse Station Design Award, Career Notable
MOHAVE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
The building takes advantage of the natural topography of the sloping site by placing all public spaces slightly above the natural grade level and recessing a lower service level into the slope. A raised entry plaza provides access to a reception area and a multi-purpose meeting room. A secured corridor system, restricted to sheriff station personnel and escorted visitors, provides access to the rest of the facility. Central records, administrative offices, community relations offices, detective’s offices and an employee break room are located on this level.
TYPE Law Enforcement
SIZE 28,000 square feet
TRUCKEE MEADOWS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT STATION NO. 33
The design for this station centered on a few key strategies to improve the quality of life in the facility as well as take advantage of key environmental conditions. Overall, the building is oriented on the site to best utilize the existing site topography and maintain naturally existing storm water flow. This is a critical issue in the Truckee Meadows region and allows for the separation of pavement generated off flow from natural flows. In addition to ensuring that contaminants were directed to appropriate storm water channels, maintaining the natural topography allowed for the majority of the site to be maintained as natural vegetation rather than artificially irrigated.
TYPE Fire Station
SIZE 10,662 square feet
AWARDS 2021 Concrete Masonry Association of California and Nevada (CMACN), Profiles in Architecture Award
