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TSK IS A LEADER IN CIVIC ARCHITECTURE.
We believe that public service matters. Through a commitment to community, we improve quality of life and design spaces where all people will thrive for generations. With a dedicated focus on civic architecture, we contribute to the governance, growth, and resilience of our communities, honoring 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.
SERVICES
• Renovation, Modernization, and Master Planning
• Architectural Design
• Programming and Planning
• Conceptual Design
• Interior Design
• LEED and Sustainability Design
• Environmental Graphics and Wayfinding
• Renderings and Project Visualization
• Engineering Coordination
• ADA Assessment
• Construction Administration
• Spatial Assessments
• Bidding Support
• Cost Estimating
• Regulatory Coordination
• Budget Planning
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.
CARSON CITY FIRE STATION
TSK provided full architectural services for the development of a new fire station and emergency operations center in Carson City, NV. This facility also functions as a secondary public safety communications center/ public safety answering point, and I.T. central office. This state-of-the-art facility is designed to enhance emergency response, communication, and operational efficiency by consolidating critical public safety functions within the expanded city campus. The facility includes essential outbuildings such as a generator enclosure and trash enclosure.
Additionally, the project features expanded public parking and secure staff parking to support both daily operations and emergency response efforts. Through a comprehensive planning and design, TSK is ensuring that the facility meets the city’s current needs while allowing for future adaptability and resilience.
SIZE 17,712 square feet
RENO FIRE DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS
The City of Reno Fire Department HQ + Downtown Area Fire Station will serve as the state’s largest fire personnel facility. Currently housed in city hall, the Reno Fire Department continues to grow alongside the community they serve. As such, they require departmental space with easier access to the city and support spaces which provide internal collaboration based on contemporary strategic management. The colocation of departmental offices with public outreach areas such as a new fire fighter museum and training room placed at the main entry of the facility ensures direct connectivity to visitors seeking to strengthen their connection to local first responders. In addition to these spaces, a traditional fire station rests atop the building and spans the length of the site to house the largest apparatus bay in the region. This facility serves as a model for establishing a forward-facing agency which champions its staff and crew members by celebrating their mission within a building that serves their specialized needs as community stewards.
SIZE 65,000 square feet
CLARK COUNTY FIRE STATION
The Clark County Fire Department Station #61, originally designed by our firm in 1979, served the community for nearly 40 years but became outdated for modern service operations. The Fire Chief aimed to replace the facility with a building that promotes team wellness and morale. Located in a high-activity response zone, crew members face strenuous tasks during their shifts. To maintain a presence on the existing site, strategic planning focused on site development, vehicular circulation, and zoning to protect operational areas.
The station’s functional zones are designed to reduce noise, visual distractions, and exposure to contaminants. Shared spaces, such as the dayroom, kitchen, and patio, are distributed throughout the building to provide visual connectivity and awareness for all crew members, even those not actively responding to calls. This new design establishes a higher standard for future stations, modernizing the crew member experience and improving overall quality of life.
SIZE 10,311 square feet
CITY OF SPARKS FIRE STATION
Dedicated to fallen Sparks firefighter and paramedic Mike Foster, Fire Station No. 6 is a lasting investment in public safety and community resilience. The City of Sparks initiated planning in 2018 to address increasing emergency service demands in the growing northern portion of the city. The project represents the first new fire station constructed by Sparks in nearly 20 years and supports equitable response times as population and development continue to expand.
The station serves north Sparks and provides alternative aid to Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue, strengthening regional emergency response. Supporting modern fire service operations and a larger on-site crew, the station accommodates up to nine firefighters, houses both a fire engine and an ambulance, and includes three apparatus bays, integrated dispatch capabilities, and lodging and support spaces.
MOREgroup’s civic team provided professional services for schematic design through construction administration, refining an initial Cityprovided concept to align with operational needs and long-term growth.
SIZE 14,072 square feet
TRUCKEE MEADOWS FIRE & RESCUE
The Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District Station #37 presented a unique zoning challenge, which was resolved through collaboration with fire personnel and city planning. A carefully crafted Special Use Permit (SUP) allowed the expanded station to integrate an adjacent singlefamily residence, previously a volunteer fire garage. Modifications to the residence provided traditional firehouse living quarters for the crew, ensuring parity with other similarly sized stations. Changes in traffic patterns and the residential parcel were shared with the neighborhood, maintaining the character of the area while respecting the original station’s legacy.
The design transformed the site by unifying dissimilar structures into a functional fire station. The renovated apparatus bay accommodates two fire trucks, with ample perimeter space for emergency equipment storage. High clerestory windows bring in natural light, reducing thermal load. The new public lobby and support spaces give the facility a distinct identity, establishing a welcoming face for the station. The project balances critical fire station needs with community integration and thoughtful design.
SIZE 6,460 square feet
BICKFORD RANCH FIRE STATION
This new fire station, designed for Placer County in partnership with CAL FIRE, establishes a permanent emergency response presence in the rapidly growing Bickford Ranch community. The facility is sited on approximately 5.8 acres and provides a modern, purpose-built home for fire and emergency services in this expanding area of Placer County, situated at the wildland-urban interface - one of California’s most firevulnerable landscapes.
The approximately 13,000 square-foot, three-bay facility is designed to meet the full operational demands of a front-line fire and emergency response station. The program accommodates apparatus storage, crew quarters, administrative functions, and support spaces - all configured to support rapid deployment into a landscape where response time is a life-safety imperative.
Our services span the full arc of design, from early programming through construction administration, with integrated coordination across all technical disciplines. With no new fire station built in Placer County for over 30 years, our role extended well beyond architectureserving as trusted partners, leveraging our expertise to deliver a project type the County hadn’t in a generation.
SIZE 13,125 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.
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.
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.
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.
SIZE 10,662 square feet
AWARDS 2021 Concrete Masonry Association of California and Nevada (CMACN), Profiles in Architecture Award
Civic
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.
CAMPUS FOR HOPE
Las Vegas’s Campus for Hope represents a transformative approach to addressing homelessness in Southern Nevada. Moving beyond the traditional shelter model, this innovative 12-building campus is designed to guide individuals and families along a healing journey, from arrival to graduation, while fostering dignity, connection, and long-term selfsufficiency.
Developed through the collaboration of MOREgroup’s TSK and E4H, the campus integrates expertise in civic and healthcare architecture. Every aspect of the master plan reflects trauma-informed design principles, ensuring the built environment supports healing and empowerment while addressing the root causes of homelessness through personalized care.
At the heart of campus is a pedestrian promenade that runs through a mixed-use residential community, evoking the character of a traditional main street. This walkable spine simplifies navigation among supportive services while fostering daily interaction, empowering residents to develop skills for long-term independence.
More than a collection of buildings, the campus stands as a testament to the power of thoughtful design in restoring dignity and creating pathways to lasting stability.
SIZE 22 acres
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.
SPWD SILVERADO RANCH DMV
DMV buildings fulfill a singularly unique role in the State of Nevada. They are the one place in which every resident of the State must physically visit at least once during their residency – whether to obtain a new driver’s license or ID card, or to register a car. In this sense, DMV buildings carry the burden of likely being the single interaction-point that a resident may have with a State agency. In this sense, they represent the State of Nevada.
The thought of a visit to the DMV, for many, elicits feelings of angst, frustration, impatience, and no little anxiety. The physical space in which these feelings manifest themselves, then, must aim to reduce anxiety, calm the heart, and encourage its users to just breathe.
Efforts to reduce confusion and thus anxiety begin at the street with signage clearly identifying the facility, drives that align customers with entrances so they have an understanding of where they need to go to begin their processes. These are accompanied by clearly delineated queuing spaces for services offered by the agency. Calming strategies such as the use of daylight and views to the sky, natural materials, wayfinding devices, and gentle curves feature prominently in the lobby space. Displacement ventilation and acoustical treatment provide further strategies for creating a quiet, casual, comfortable environment for waiting customers.
SIZE 10,662 square feet
CITY OF SIERRA MADRE LIBRARY
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.
SIZE 10,662 square feet
CITY OF FERNLEY COMMUNITY RESPONSE & RESOURCE CENTER
Situated along the US Highway 50 Alternate and anchored by the relocated Fernley Depot, the site for the new 8-acre Community Resource and Response Center seeks to serve as a central gathering point and resource center in the case of local emergencies for the growing community.
Following a series of community engagement meetings in which residents shared their vision for a facility that would serve the diverse needs of the city, the design team in coordination with City staff developed a program that would fit the project budget while meeting the needs and wishes of the community. The building design reflects the spirit and character of the existing historic train station on site and holds a boys and girl’s club, full service kitchen, and community gather space.
Sited on an eastwest axis, the facility is designed to easily allow for planned future expansions to the West and North, providing additional community resources and space.
SIZE 65,000 square feet
CITY OF HENDERSON CIVIC PLAZA
TSK served Las Vegas Paving as the Architect of Record for a variety of renovation / new construction elements across the City of Henderson Civic Plaza, such as the new pedestrian bridge linking the events plaza to level two of the Lifeguard Arena, renovated amphitheater and green room, city hall expansion, and concept design for the new shade structures. TSK directly coordinated their scope of work with CORE Construction as the primary “vertical” construction lead.
Central to the city’s need for upgraded security and central access was the expansion to the existing east city hall. A new two-story point of entry serves as a secure inspection, visitor help center, and office suite for city hall. The design was developed in coordination with city staff, including members of the police department and security team to ensure operational needs were central to the layout of the interior space and connectivity to the exterior plaza.
SIZE 10,662 square feet
CLARK COUNTY DESERT DIAMONDS / MOUNTAINS EDGE PARK
This project includes a new restroom, concession, and maintenance facilities, parking, landscaping, and other supporting site amenities.
Three identical fields, each including two pitcher’s bullpens and bleacher seating, support the fourth – the Championship Field, which also includes upgraded seating and an announcer’s booth.
The project also includes, in partnership with Clark County Public Art, a solar powered sculpture by artist team Renewable Envoy – Pam Stuckey, Luis Varela-Rico, and Michael Andrieu.
SIZE 34.5 acres
CITY OF MENIFEE COMMUNITY CENTER
The Menifee Community Center will play a unique and vital role within the city’s cultural landscape. The program includes a Visual and Performing Arts Center that will host a wide variety of community-led performances—from theater productions and small musical ensembles to video installations.
Additional features include a series of large, flexible meeting rooms, an exercise studio, administrative space, a warming kitchen, and supporting system and storage rooms. A spacious entry lobby will serve as a grand central hub, offering space for community art displays, preand post-event functions, and theater receptions.
SIZE 20,000 square feet
STATE OF NEVADA CAPITOL MASTER PLAN
The Nevada State Capitol Complex Master Plan evaluated current and projected space needs for state departments and agencies in Carson City and established a long range strategy to consolidate staff within efficient, state owned facilities.
The planning scope included assessing functional adjacencies, developing allocation strategies for both existing and future buildings, creating conceptual-level scoping plans for new facilities, and establishing a comprehensive campus plan that addresses phasing and ultimate build- out. TSK also prepared clear graphic materials and high-level cost information to communicate the intent, scope, and financial implications of the master plan to stakeholders and decision-makers.
SIZE 110 acres
TOWN OF ADDISON CONFERENCE CENTER
The renovation of the Conference Centre serves as a modern civic workplace and Town Hall, incorporating a new Council Chambers, executive session room, offices, huddle rooms, and open workspace. The project also included reconfigured entrances, enhanced security, upgraded LED lighting, integrated audiovisual systems, and mechanical improvements.
Through adaptive reuse, the Conference Centre was transformed from an underutilized meeting and event facility into a flexible, efficient workplace that supports collaboration, focused work, and future growth. The renovated facility now functions as the Town’s primary administrative center and a venue for Council meetings, extending the life of a key civic asset while supporting evolving workplace needs.
SIZE 16283 square feet
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SIZE 64,539 square feet
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.
DOUGLAS COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER
The Douglas County Courts and TSK have maintained a partnership for over 10 years, developing planning criteria, layouts, and budgets responsive to shifting political and fiscal priorities. TSK conducted presentations to the City Council and the community, helping shape the most recent plan: a five-courtroom facility housing District and Justice Departments, Clerk of the Courts, Juvenile Probation, District Attorney, and Jury Services.
TSK collaborated with the judiciary, District Attorney, and Sheriff to address the challenges of an aging, overcrowded, and securitycompromised facility. Interviews with department leaders, judges, IT, and maintenance staff informed several design options, which were presented to the public and City Council for feedback and approval.
SIZE 55,000 square feet
CARSON CITY COURTHOUSE
The Carson City Courthouse Remodel project focuses on reassessing and updating the building’s design in response to recent program changes. The relocation of the Clerk Recorder and Alternative Sentencing departments, along with updates to the District Attorney spaces, has created opportunities to reprogram and optimize interior layouts.
The design team will advance the programming, schematic, and design development phases, refining space planning as well as structural, mechanical, electrical, and low-voltage systems. Construction Documents will be completed in full, complying with the forthcoming 2024 IBC codes, though the project will not move forward to permitting, bidding, or construction administration at this stage. The ultimate goal is to deliver a fully coordinated, permit-ready document set that meets updated departmental needs, maximizes space efficiency, and allows for future adaptability within the courthouse.
SIZE 30,000 square feet
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SIZE 102,500 square feet
AWARDS 1995 Golden Nugget Award
SOUTH ELEVATION EAST
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
