Facility to bring Waukegan community center much-needed programmatic and storage space When Beacon Place began in late 2012, the founders had visions for programs that would serve local children and families. Since then, a once abandoned, dilapidated house has become a thriving community center that now serves over 700 kids and adults. Beacon Place offers […]
Archives for December 2017
Police Station Architecture Design Tips: Part 1 (Community Connections)
The new face of police stations: strong and welcoming Not long ago, police stations were built to look like fortresses. Nothing about them said “Come in” or “We’re part of this community.” Rather, the message was, “Stay away.” A station does need to convey a sense of strength and permanence. Still, the love affair with […]
Legat Architects Welcomes Columbus, Ohio-based Legat Kingscott
Acquisition brings Ohio building owners streamlined services, more resources, expanded building type expertise [Columbus, Ohio] – In 2011, Legat Kingscott did its first project at Upper Arlington Schools—a small makeover of a high school retail store. The next year, the store’s sales doubled. The firm then led larger projects, the most recent of which is […]
