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Design Achievement The Creighton University Championship Center is a 42,000 SF facility designed to serve all Creighton Athletes. The center will house the campus’ athletic weight facility, academic center, main training facility, basketball administration and a basketball practice facility. The weight room will be highlighted to passersby on 19th Street with a great deal of transparency utilizing sunshades to control sunlight. The 5,000 SF space consists of a 50 foot clear space allowing for utmost flexibility. The training suite’s hydrotherapy room contains a 7’ x 14’ cold pool, a 7’ x 7’ warm pool and an 8’ x 12’ aquatic therapy pool consisting of a moveable floor, computer and camera systems. Academic Services will provide a wide range of study environments for Creighton’s student athletes in the 4,000 SF suite composed of small study rooms, large study rooms and a Great Space. The basketball practice facility will have a private entrance for basketball players granting them access to their 1,300 SF lounge housing a theater crash pit, kitchenette and gaming area. From the lounge players will have direct access to the training facility, locker room and practice courts. The practice area consists of 2 full courts in a 13,900 SF gym. A viewing platform accessed from the basketball administration suite on the second level provides coaches and guest a bird’s eye perspective of practice.
Design Achievement - This 50 year old family owned business approached DLR Group to help them develop a new headquarters for their office equipment sales & service company. Interested in portraying a tech minded business approach, the architecture takes on a streamlined look while still respecting the context of the retail/office neighborhood. The exterior materials are primarily brick and metal panel rain screen systems, with custom sun shading louvers marking the south facing entry. The building’s program includes both office and warehouse space, conceived as an integrated whole to allow the hands-on owner and staff to give potential clients an interactive experience of their operations as a selling tool. The office space includes a main entry show room, a focused and visual digital command center where service staff assist customers remotely, conference rooms, and breakout staff meeting zones. The high volume warehouse for equipment parts is directly attached and an integral part of the business and presentation strategy. Scope Summary - The 30,000 square foot headquarters building consists of 20,000 square feet of Class A office space and 10,000 square feet of high volume warehouse. DLR Group provided architecture, interior design, and civil, structural, and MEP engineering.
Design Achievement: This 50 year old family owned business approached DLR Group to help them develop a new headquarters for their office equipment sales & service company. Interested in portraying a tech minded business approach, the architecture takes on a streamlined look while still respecting the context of the retail/office neighborhood. The exterior materials are primarily brick and metal panel rain screen systems, with custom sun shading louvers marking the south facing entry. The building’s program includes both office and warehouse space, conceived as an integrated whole to allow the hands-on owner and staff to give potential clients an interactive experience of their operations as a selling tool. The office space includes a main entry show room, a focused and visual digital command center where service staff assist customers remotely, conference rooms, and breakout staff meeting zones. The high volume warehouse for equipment parts is directly attached and an integral part of the business and presentation strategy. Scope Summary: The 30,000 square foot headquarters building consists of 20,000 square feet of Class A office space and 10,000 square feet of high volume warehouse. DLR Group provided architecture, interior design, and Civil, Structural, and MEP Engineering.
Design Achievement - As Lutz & Company evolved and introduced a new Tech division in 2012, DLR Group provided tenant improvement design that adhered to Lutz’s enterprise design standards, which are based on the firm’s traditional accounting focus. DLR Group suggested that revisions to these standards could benefit this new group’s effectiveness. In 2014, Lutz approached DLR Group to design an expansion for the Tech group and invited the creation of new design standards to fit both identity and workflow. Differentiators include a more open office with lower work station panels, contemporary materials and detailing, and extensive breakout areas at the perimeter and core. Multi-function breakout areas accommodate a break room, gaming room, and intimate phone booth / huddle rooms tucked behind the break space. These phone booths are multi-functional as well, accommodating secure space for routine IRS audits. Integrating drop-down “heads-up-display” screens across the open office gives programmers quick and easy access to real-time data that interests them and their clients. Scope Summary - The project comprised a 14,000 square foot tenant improvement designed to accommodate 45 employees on day one and seamlessly expand to ultimately house 75 employees. As the group transitioned to the open environment, occupancy wellbeing was a top consideration - both for the Lutz employees and for the building’s other tenants which include healthcare providers. Material selection focuses on indoor air quality and preservation of natural light and ventilation paths. Acoustic considerations include acoustic cloud and a white noise system. The result of a custom tailored space is more productivity, with the Department Head noting that employees don’t “clock out” at 5 anymore, and organically engage in team activities in the new space. DLR Group provided programming and interior design services.
Design Achievement - Diners at the newly designed Westroads Mall Food Hall enjoy an elegant fireplace, lounge and bar areas, and a variety of indoor and outdoor seating options. DLR Group’s design relocates the food hall and uses space planning, branding, and lighting to create a warm, contemporary dining space for one of the primary malls in Omaha, Nebraska. A variety of refined materials, textures, colors and iconic local imagery relate to the overall mall refresh promoting sophistication. A luxury restroom located within the upper corner of the food hall also features an attractive lounge and waiting area. The design also involved the challenges of raising the roof to make a distinctive entry. The clerestory windows revitalize the facade and provide natural lighting and outdoor connections. Scope Summary - This renovation project at Westroads Mall involved relocating the food court so an anchor store could be placed in this strategic location on the south side. The move to the north side created an opportunity to revitalize the food court to relate to the rest of the recently updated mall. DLR Group provided architecture services.
Design Achievement – Since its initial construction, Elkhorn Middle School has undergone five additions and renovations, resulting in disconnected spaces and disjointed design. In a school district that has recently built several new schools to accommodate tremendous growth, district officials realized the need to update its middle school to improve accessibility and create equity across the district. DLR Group’s design provides cohesion among previous building segments, creates a handicap-friendly environment and brings the facility up to par with newer schools in the district. Additionally, the easily-identifiable entrance creates a warm welcome and increases school pride. Scope Summary – The scope of work for this project encompassed 30,000 SF. The addition consisted of a new entrance and administration area for improved safety and security as well as a storm shelter, practice gymnasium and fitness/weight room. The renovation included the redesign of the main bathrooms near the competition gym and the connection of two previously separated basement spaces, allowing for easier navigation. The addition of an elevator to reach the basement eliminated the need for chairlifts for handicapped students, staff and visitors. A ramp to accompany the grand staircase at the building’s main entrance also improved accessibility. The entry sequence was also updated as the parking was reworked and original drop-off area was eliminated. Use of daylighting throughout the facility created visual connections and enhanced energy efficiency. DLR Group provided architecture, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, structural engineering, electrical engineering and interior design services.
Design Achievement - Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals emphasize personalized care for its community of patients. Following a detailed comparative site analysis, DLR Group's design team located the village-like complex on a natural wooded preserve next to a shopping center, a hotel, and a major highway for the convenience of patients and families. A friendly, non-institutional design approach reinforces the client's caregiving philosophy of rebuilding the lives of children and adults suffering from a traumatic brain injury, a spinal cord injury, stroke, or pulmonary condition. Upon entering the facility, visitors and staff are surrounded with direct visual access to nature, abundant natural light, colorful walls, and large inspirational images of patient successes. Thoughtful organization of the hospital allows easy access to comprehensive, coordinated rehabilitation services and is the result of architectural and engineering collaboration with patients, nurses, doctors, therapists, and researchers throughout the design process. Research and technology are important components of this nationally recognized program. With the blink of an eye or the wave of a hand, patients are able to adjust room controls, communicate, and engage in activities that are life-giving and enhance independence. Scope Summary - This 240,000-SF, 110-bed facility includes six 16-bed nursing units and a separate, secured 14-bed pediatric wing. The two-story design works well on the long sloping site, and places acute rehabilitation facilities on the same level as therapy spaces for easy access and maximum therapy time. Supporting Madonna's goal to provide personalized care, patient units are scaled into eight-bed neighborhoods with dining and activity areas. All patient rooms are designed to support family interaction in patient care. The pediatrics unit features separate access control and includes access to a secure outdoor play area. DLR Group led the design team, which included Michael Graves & Associates and PAGE/, and provided architecture, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering services.
Design Achievement - Getting “ice time” is the ultimate goal of any hockey player or ice skater and was the driving need for this new facility. The John Breslow Ice Center for UNL and the greater Lincoln community provides a much needed ice rink, but also impresses with amenities and design elements throughout. Because the large ice rink demands a simple boxed building, DLR Group designers focused their attention to design details in the exterior elements and interior public spaces to define its identity. Their design creates an inviting architectural icon along Lincoln’s main sports corridor entering the city. Given its visibility and prominent location to the adjacent interstate, the building is lit up at night with multi-colored LED lights as well as a projected sign that can be changed for different events and seasons. Designers conceptualized the sharp and calculated movements that happen on the ice surface into the zinc metal form that wraps the building’s exterior in order to create a sense of motion. The interior spaces center around the ice rink, but the focal point of the interior design is the entry lobby and a raised seating platform that serves as a casual gathering space and viewing area to the action on the ice. Scope Summary - This ice center includes one NHL-size ice sheet with bleacher seating for 700. Players and coaches enjoy amenities that include two large locker room facilities for the University of Nebraska- Lincoln club hockey teams, 5 additional locker facilities for use by other community teams, an officials’ locker room, team shower facilities, and a training room. Visitors enter the facility via a large lobby that features views directly into the ice rink and enjoy amenities that include a concessions area, party rooms, meeting room, a well-stocked pro shop, and a skate rental and sharpening facility. A suite of offices for rink management is included. DLR Group provided full architectural and interior design services and structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering.
Design Achievement - In a world filled with technology, Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium's Education Building offers a space for students to connect with the natural world through “adventure education” that enhances their understanding of and relationship with the animals and ecosystems around them. Offering full-time high school, kindergarten, and preschool classes for up to 220 students, the education building exemplifies the zoo’s education mission to enhance the public knowledge in all areas relating to the natural world. Distractions are encouraged, and come not from smart phones, but from the sounds and movements of nearby animals. DLR Group’s design presents a strong indoor/outdoor connection, with panoramic views to the zoo grounds. A large outdoor adventure area offers multiple play centers, each designed to look like a natural habitat where children can observe and mimic different animal actions. Hands-on, interactive learning is facilitated in a multipurpose, high bay laboratory that bridges the pre-K environment with that of grades 11 and 12 . The lab is equipped with retractable seating, a look-through feature with views from the building entrance, and electronic shades to darken space for experience simulations. The transparency of the design allows zoo visitors to observe and be inspired by the students. Scope Summary - The scope of the work helped consolidate the educational facilities and zoo administration workspaces, which were previously dispersed throughout the campus. This included development of a 42,000-SF multi-use, flexible education building to house classrooms, educator offices and administrative offices for the zoo. The project added outdoor balconies or patios on the 2nd and 3rd levels and several huddle rooms offering access to a common breakout space that looks out into an adventure play area. A curtain wall, which lines the common area, allows for the openness of north light and addresses summer morning and evening sun angles, while also maximizing the building’s energy efficiency. A new multi-purpose laboratory is equipped with retractable seating, electronic shades and robust audio and video systems for enhanced learning experiences. Educator workplaces are open, collaborative office environments easily visible to students. Multiple points of access to the education component allow for easy facilitation of night camps, summer workshops and other youth activities associated with the zoo. The main building entrance is friendly and clearly visible, incorporating a radius geometry that matches the neighboring Desert Dome structure. DLR Group provided architecture and engineering services.
Design Achievement: In a world filled with technology, Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo’s Education Building offers a space for students to connect with the natural world, providing opportunities for “adventure education” that enhance their understanding of and relationship with the animals and ecosystems around them. Offering full-time high school, preschool and kindergarten classes for up to 220 students, the Education Building exemplifies the Zoo’s education mission to enhance the public’s knowledge in all areas relating to the natural world. Distractions are encouraged, and come not from smart phones, but from the sounds and movements of nearby animals. DLR Group’s design presents a strong indoor/outdoor connection, with panoramic views to the Zoo grounds. A large outdoor adventure area offers multiple play centers, each created to look like a natural habitat where children can observe and mimic different animal actions. Hands-on, interactive learning is facilitated in a multi-purpose, high bay laboratory that bridges the Pre-K-K environment with that of the 11-12 grades. The lab is equipped with retractable seating, a look-through feature with views from the building entrance and electronic shades to darken space for experience simulations. The transparency of the building’s design allows zoo visitors to observe and be inspired by the students. Scope Summary: The scope of the work helped consolidate the educational facilities and Zoo administration workspaces, which were previously dispersed throughout the campus. This included development of a 42,000 SF multi-use, flexible education building to house classrooms and educator offices. The project added outdoor balconies or patios on the 2nd and 3rd levels and several huddle rooms offering access to a common breakout space that looks out into an adventure play area. A curtain wall, which lines the common area, allows for the openness of north light and addresses summer morning and evening sun angles, while also maximizing the building’s energy efficiency. The new multi-purpose laboratory is equipped with retractable seating, electronic shades and robust audio and video systems for enhanced learning experiences. Educator workplaces are open, collaborative office environments easily visible to students. Multiple points of access to the education component allow for easy facilitation of night camps, summer workshops and other youth activities associated with the zoo. The main building entrance is friendly and clearly visible, incorporating a radius geometry that matches the neighboring Desert Dome structure. DLR Group provided architecture, landscape design and all engineering services.
DLR Group designed a renovated office space for Alfred Benesch CO. in Lincoln NE. Focused design efforts were made on the entry lobby, conference rooms, and lobby desk
Design Achievement — DLR Group was retained by the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) to prepare the Program Statement for the planning of a new 1,512 bed multi-custody correctional facility. The purpose of the Program Statement is to identify the needs and planning parameters to replace the existing Nebraska State Penitentiary that dates back as far as 1869. The new facility will be designed to incorporate the latest trends in correctional architecture, which include creating a therapeutic/treatment environment for the inmates. Elements of biophilic design, acoustics, enhanced indoor air quality, and exterior views are also important strategies included due to their proven ability to enhance the well-being of inmates and staff alike. Scope Summary — The Program Statement summarizes the need for a new facility to accommodate 1,512 beds and will house an all-male adult population. Minimum-security capacity is 600 beds and consists of a semi-autonomous compound located adjacent to the maximum/medium security compound. Housing for the minimum-security facility will consist of three (3) housing units, each with a capacity of 200 beds. The new facility will be designed to incorporate energy efficient and sustainable design features, furthering the goal of reducing long-range operational costs and providing staffing efficiencies. The enhanced environmental qualities of the space will not only improve the well-being of inmates but will also provide a better work environment for staff. This should contribute to boosting staff recruitment and retention rates. DLR Group is providing master planning and programming services.
Replacing cooling tower with Air-cooled chiller with remote condensors on the ground. Along with wall screening and other related work.
Design Achievement - The Adams Central School District embraces a largely agricultural community drawing nearly 1000 students from an area of more than 300 square miles. Elementary students attended five small schools across the district, each serving 100 or fewer students. To respond to changing pedagogical requirements, increasing operational costs, and a desire to provide flexible learning spaces with integrated technology support, the district envisioned one centrally-located elementary school to serve all its students. DLR Group worked with the administration, staff, families, and community at large to design an asset that supports current educational theories for flexible learning environments in a building that reflects community values rooted in the land. DLR Group’s exterior design concept springs from local farmers’ manipulation of the Jeffersonian grid to create texture, with a brick parquet pattern to reflect land use, stacked bond to reflect planted crop rows, and voids representing farmer access to fields. The agricultural concept continues inside with repeated brick and precast grids with bright splashes of color. The Sandhill cranes that migrate through the area are depicted in murals through the media center. Scope Summary - The new 83,000 SF building serves all 600 of the district’s K-6 students. Teachers were prominent in developing the school’s program, featuring smaller classrooms and large collaboration spaces in a grade-specific pod design. The Kindergarten pod, a FEMA-rated storm shelter, features four classrooms around a central collaboration space that can be used for indoor large muscle play and includes cabinet storage for a fleet of tricycles. The pods supporting grades 1-2, grades 3-4, and grades 5-6 each contain a grouping of eight classrooms with a central multi-use collaboration space. This space is large enough to accommodate all sections of a grade at the same time for team-teaching assignments, and flexible to support small group projects, one-on-one sessions with paraprofessionals, or hands-on experimentation. Large classroom windows bring natural light and the surrounding landscape into the building and allow teacher supervision of both classroom and collaboration areas. A central media center serves all students, a competition gym allows students from the neighboring Junior/Senior High School to host athletic events.
Design Achievement - The Adams Central School District embraces a largely agricultural community drawing nearly 1000 students from an area of more than 300 square miles. Elementary students attended five small schools across the district, each serving 100 or fewer students. To respond to changing pedagogical requirements, increasing operational costs, and a desire to provide flexible learning spaces with integrated technology support, the district envisioned one centrally-located elementary school to serve all its students. DLR Group worked with the administration, staff, families, and community at large to design an asset that supports current educational theories for flexible learning environments in a building that reflects community values rooted in the land. DLR Group’s exterior design concept springs from local farmers’ manipulation of the Jeffersonian grid to create texture, with a brick parquet pattern to reflect land use, stacked bond to reflect planted crop rows, and voids representing farmer access to fields. The agricultural concept continues inside with repeated brick and precast grids with bright splashes of color. The Sandhill cranes that migrate through the area are depicted in murals through the media center. Scope Summary - The new 83,000 SF building serves all 600 of the district’s K-6 students. Teachers were prominent in developing the school’s program, featuring smaller classrooms and large collaboration spaces in a grade-specific pod design. The Kindergarten pod, a FEMA-rated storm shelter, features four classrooms around a central collaboration space that can be used for indoor large muscle play and includes cabinet storage for a fleet of tricycles. The pods supporting grades 1-2, grades 3-4, and grades 5-6 each contain a grouping of eight classrooms with a central multi-use collaboration space. This space is large enough to accommodate all sections of a grade at the same time for team-teaching assignments, and flexible to support small group projects, one-on-one sessions with paraprofessionals, or hands-on experimentation. Large classroom windows bring natural light and the surrounding landscape into the building and allow teacher supervision of both classroom and collaboration areas. A central media center serves all students, a competition gym allows students from the neighboring Junior/Senior High School to host athletic events.
Design Achievement: When Catch Intelligence, a rapidly growing startup that provides business intelligence solutions, outgrew their former space, their chief goal was organizational optimization. Their former space had become a dense, unorganized group of employees with no clear vision for efficient adjacencies. DLR Group’s solution delivers a relatively expansive office with efficient and comfortable workspaces on a conservative budget. The owner had never completed programming or visioning exercises for a tenant improvement space before, so this was a new process for them. As true partners in this design effort, Catch Intelligence worked with DLR Group from programming to furniture selection, valuing DLR Group’s education around various design choices and options, and their impact on the look and feel of the space. This process allowed the owners to articulate that they have similar desires and needs as other technology companies, and gravitate toward the designs of these spaces. Catch Intelligence developers and programmers prefer a balance of open office areas for group work and brainstorming, and quiet focus areas for heads-down concentration. The company values work station flexibility as well as natural light, abundant in this office. This penetration of light was maximized with low cubicle partitions and minimal solid partition walls. In meeting the client’s budget, prioritization was key. A large and engaging breakroom planned for maximum growth becomes a social hub, while supergraphics on targeted walls are more visually engaging than simple paint and double to tell Catch Intelligence’s brand story. A consistent color and furniture palette brings a unified front to the formerly disordered arrangement. The new office is ready for the continued growth of the company thanks to programming and strategic planning exercises. Current extra conference rooms can be converted to offices and extra collaboration within the open office plan can be reconfigured to allow for more staff workstations in the future. Scope Summary: The 16,000 SF tenant improvement was programmed to comfortable accommodate 50 employees, and provide flexible workstations for anticipated growth. Key program spaces include open desking and private offices, small to large meeting rooms, and a social kitchen hub. Coming from an overcrowded smaller space, Catch Intelligence was looking for an organized office environment with natural light and punchy design elements accomplished in a conservative budget. DLR Group was able to elevate the user experience and the company culture through a collaborative design process. DLR Group provided architectural, interior design, FF&E and Visual Communications services.
The project consists of a small addition and a renovation. The addition is a single-story space for kitchen cooler and freezer approximately three hundred (300) square feet. The renovation includes a total renovation and expansion of the existing kitchen, supporting spaces and surrounding areas. It also includes mechanical and electrical work. The total area of renovation of approximately twenty-five hundred (2,500) square feet.
Design Achievement - Since opening its doors in 1859, Central High School has maintained a reputation for providing generations of students with educational excellence. Affectionately known as “The School on the Hill,” this stately structure overlooking downtown Omaha, NE continues to see its enrollment numbers grow, as students from across the Omaha Public School District vie for spots. Seeing the need for expansion, the Central High School Foundation, a group of the school’s alumni, commissioned a building addition to better serve this growing population. DLR Group’s design for the Central High School addition enhances its campus without detracting from the historic edifice. Built into the hill and providing commanding views to downtown and the river beyond, the addition rises 50 feet to meet the existing building’s lower level, and consolidates the library, visual arts, instrumental music, and vocal music areas into one single wing. A variety of seating options in the library, including at high tables or on sloped tiers, supports collaborative work groups, while 25,000 SF of repurposed existing space enhance the educational needs of students in Central High’s English Language Learner, Alternate Curriculum, and Student Support programs. Scope Summary - The scope of work for this two-story 50,000 SF addition included a new library, art studios and supporting storage and offices, a gallery, and the Foundation (conference) Room on the upper level. The school’s music and theater programs are now serviced by modern ensemble and practice rooms, as well as a 300-seat black box theater on the lower level that can also serve as a storm shelter. The addition allows for street-level access along the building’s east side, connection from the new wing’s second level to the original building’s basement level, and provides updated facilities for programs that have not seen significant facility upgrades in 85 years. The original school’s finish palette is reflected in extensive application of dark wood accents, white tile, and marble accents. A sophisticated color palette of white, purple, and dark gray plays on the school’s colors. DLR Group provided architecture, interior design, mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering services.
HVAC and lighting renovation of the original part of the school. Building additions for CTE (White Box), Auditorium Stage Craft and Storage (Red Box) and Theatrical Black Box (Black Box).
Design Achievement - Since Beveridge Magnet Middle School’s initial construction in 1964, the school has had minimal updates and improvements to the infrastructure and learning environments. Three primary challenges included adding 6th grade to the school originally designed to house 7th and 8th grades, a poorly designed entrance and ineffective, congested traffic flow. DLR Group’s design transforms the outdated and uninspiring school design into a facility that celebrates the magnet school’s focus on global studies and performing arts, while inspiring students and teachers. The entry design reflects a bridge to cultures all over the world and a stage that students and teachers enter to perform every day. This bridge is accomplished by the library on the second floor spanning over the passage to the courtyard and connecting 7th and 8th Grade learning communities to the new 6th grade learning community. The stage is expressed with a yellow skin with transparency into the library above that simulates a stage opening. Below the transparency is an open passage covered by the library that has seating risers facing the neighborhood on the “stage” level. This new and improved entrance way serves to bring back pride and focus to the magnet school. Adjacent to the library is the global studies village serving language transition students. Multiple points in the building are galleries of student art and expressions of our globe. DLR Group’s design also includes a black box, as well as a functional outdoor commons space that serves learning, assemblies, social interaction, and fitness. Scope Summary - The scope of work for this project includes a 128,000 SF renovation as well as a 28,000 SF addition. The renovation included the removal of seven modular structures, a complete reconfiguration of vehicular and pedestrian traffic, and a complete redesign of the entrance and existing infra-structure. The addition consisted of new learning areas for 6th graders as well as a new athletic track. Multi-functional spaces were developed that are easily adaptable for rehearsals, projects, and research that serve students, teachers, and the community. In addition, many sustainability measures were implemented into the school, including daylighting, time scheduling and occupancy sensors. DLR Group provided architecture, interiors, mechanical, electrical, structural, site, and landscape design services.
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This Project includes expansion and additions to the existing softball and baseball fields and surrounding facilities. Work includes demolition of existing, site work, synthetic turf systems for the ball fields, metal grandstands, athletic lighting, separate press box and the associated structural, electrical and mechanical work.
DLR Group to provide design services for 1) demolition of existing food court and skylight; 2) return of space to cold dark shell for future The Container Store tenant; 3) new mall convenience entry; 4) new public restrooms.
Provide engineering professional services for the design of foundation supporting sculpture
DLR Group to provide design services for 1) demolition of existing food court and skylight; 2) return of space to cold dark shell for future The Container Store tenant; 3) new mall convenience entry; 4) new public restrooms.
DLR Group to provide design services for 1) demolition of existing food court and skylight; 2) return of space to cold dark shell for future The Container Store tenant; 3) new mall convenience entry; 4) new public restrooms.
DLR Group to provide design services for 1) demolition of existing food court and skylight; 2) return of space to cold dark shell for future The Container Store tenant; 3) new mall convenience entry; 4) new public restrooms.
DLR Group to provide design services for 1) demolition of existing food court and skylight; 2) return of space to cold dark shell for future The Container Store tenant; 3) new mall convenience entry; 4) new public restrooms.
Design Achievement: When it came time to open a new branch for this established bank, several factors needed to be taken into consideration: this branch was slated to join a new development and needed to be cohesive with the other buildings; working with two clients – the developer as the exterior owner and the bank as the interior owner – meant balancing an established brand identity with a more modern look; and using materials and construction built to last. DLR Group’s design brings modernity and durability to an odd, triangular-shaped site while incorporating signature elements specific to First National Bank. The exterior, while made of strong, durable materials of brick, stone, and glass, has a unique and substantial entry with a creative sign post; a large green wall provides signage and brand recognition for the bank. The brickwork itself also brings a touch of modernity through the use of two-tone bricks patterned in unique ways. The interior sticks to First National Bank’s typical aesthetic. Significant glass allows transparency while maintaining privacy and lets natural light fill the entire space. The brand’s typical graphics and signage cover the walls while clean and modern furniture populates the large lobby which gets significant customer traffic. Scope Summary: The scope for this 4,500 SF building includes several offices, teller stations, a large lobby, a conference room, break room, copy room, drive-through teller desk, and a modular vault- uniquely shaped due to the required size and the triangular building. The structure of the building is wood frame; a budget-based decision that presented a certain challenge because First National Bank prefers steel structure to support their generous use of glass. A unique support system was designed in collaboration with our developer-chosen consultants. DLR Group provided architecture, interior design, electrical engineering, and exterior lighting design services.
Design Achievement: Following a successful bond passage, Westside Community Schools was faced with the challenge of where to place students during construction of a new elementary school. Formally known as the Westside High School Career Center, the renovated and renamed Westside High School West Campus serves not only as a swing school for the PreK-6 students, but also provides a permanent space for the District’s Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) students and students attending its alternative high school. DLR Group’s design for the updated facility offers unique educational spaces for the diverse group of learners, placing the elementary school students on the upper level and the CAPS and high school students on the lower level. For the PreK-6 level, DLR Group designers introduced learning commons to allow teachers the opportunity to assimilate to “non-traditional” spaces they would be using after transitioning into the new, permanent building. The design for the alternative high school incorporates several small learning environments that encourage peer-to-peer interaction, reinforcing the school’s goal of helping students develop strong social skills and providing them with a safe space they can feel proud to call their own. Scope Summary: The scope of work for this project involved mechanical, electrical, ADA, and building security upgrades. A key focus of the renovated high school space was on ensuring the safety and security of its occupants. This included transparency between the teachers’ lounge and the cafeteria/commons area, which allows educators to observe student interactions in high volume areas; likewise, the building was designed to include several highly durable “sanctuary” spaces where individuals could be separated in case of conflict or sensory overstimulation. Because the building houses the PreK-6 swing school, the alternative high school, and the CAPS program, DLR Group designed the facility to have two dedicated entrances: one on the upper level used solely by the elementary school, and a one on the lower level to be used by the high school and CAPS students. The goal of creating a welcoming and shared lower level entrance was to help remove the stigma associated with drug therapists, psychiatrists, and social workers entering the building; instead, those entering could be associated with the CAPS program, District business partners, or professionals providing counseling to the alternative high school students. DLR Group provided planning, architecture, engineering, and interior design services.
Design Achievement: As the next phase of a long-standing public and private working relationship, the La Vista City Centre was looking for innovative solutions to provide organization and ease to a complex development. The parking garage is the first of three parking structures for the development. DLR Group’s design is a carefully orchestrated symphony of form and function, achieving a seamless blend of ease and access for all visitors. Holding preemptive space for the growing future of electric vehicles, the meticulously planned layout ensures ease of navigation, well-defined lanes and colorful wayfinding solutions, the garage provides convenience and directionality. The garage integrates itself into the development without becoming an overbearing presence, offering order and security to the busting cultural hub.     Scope Summary: The scope of this project spanned approximately 147,900 square feet and was the first of three parking garages for the La Vista City Centre. The signage and design of this building capture the branding of this mixed-use development, providing greater ease for guests and ample access withing the structure. With a unique, non-typical shape and teamwork at the heart of this project, our firm provided innovative solutions to a project that had a multitude of stakeholders while designing and constructing two buildings concurrently with a shared property line and shard foundations. The garage design included anticipatory planning measures, including ample space and increase electrical service to accommodate for the future of electric vehicles. DLR Group provided architecture, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and project management services.
Wipro is an international leader in business intelligence, software development and R&D engineering services. Championing client success through technology services and, “Applied Thought”, Wipro (then Infocrossing) came to DLR Group for the assessment and benchmarking of several major national data centers. From the east coast to the west, DLR Group worked alongside Wipro facilities and business managers to help establish benchmarks, budgets and upgrade plans nationwide. DLR Group completed assessments of thousands of square feet of data centers, including risk assessments, space assessments, complete upgrade plans, budgets and master planning.
Design Achievement – As the development begins to take shape at La Vista City Centre, access to parking is a critical element in the overall master plan. Two fundamental goals drive the parking strategy at La Vista City Center: integrate the structure, circulation, and architectural features to maximize the user experience and connect the west frontage along 84th Street, a major vehicular artery within the greater Omaha Metropolitan area. DLR Group’s design for Parking Structure #2 not only moves vehicles but perhaps more importantly moves people through the new development. From 84th Street, architectural screens and integrated lighting repetitiously open creating a dynamic rhythm of light and shadow for those passing by at 45 mph while obscuring the simplicity of a parking structure. By framing the vertical circulation at the northwest corner, the architecture element provides branding opportunities from the City of La Vista and City Centre while highlighting its presence as a direct form of wayfinding. Directional cues of the perforated screens, stair runs, and curtain wall mullions collectively lean users toward the development’s primary entrance and create a holistic motif that carries through the structure’s finer details. Massing and facade treatments to the east side supply optimum daylight and visual considerations to adjoining commercial spaces. While stair and elevator towers are strategically located to align with pedestrian thoroughfares to the east toward Main Street. Architecturally, these features provide seamless wayfinding, maximize transparency, and initiate branding opportunities. Scope Summary – Parking Structure #2 represents the second of three parking structures planned for the new development of La Vista City Centre. Programmatically, Parking Structure #2 is a 4-story parking structure with approximately 500 vehicular stalls. What began as a simple directive to “not see into a parking structure” along 84th Street, quickly developed into a multi-faceted scheme addressing views, circulation, wayfinding, and brand. In additional to the future Parking Structure #3, DLR Group is currently collaborating on the development of the 84th Street streetscape design for the main entrance into the development. Critical access points at both the north and south corner of the parking structure are being refined to unify with the wider master plan, details and palette, and maximize the opportunities within the new development. DLR Group provided Master Planning, Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Security Design services. Our design partners include Kimley Horn Associates, Parking Structure Consultation and Structural Engineering and Olsson, Civil Engineering and Landscape Design.
Design Achievement The Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce is the catalyst organization that ensures Greater Omaha is a vibrant place to do business, work, and live. For this new office space, The Chamber wanted to continue to build upon their Vision Statement to support the future growth and goals of the organization. DLR Group’s design for the new workplace is bright and light – a complete 360 from their existing space. Working areas feature an open style layout separated into departments and adjacencies based upon the program requirements and foster an open collaborative environment. Branding colors demarcate collaborative breakout zones with carpet and paint to break up the workstations that flow through the space. A variety of different types of working spaces throughout the office range from private to semi-private and open teaming areas to head-down focus areas accommodate all activities and personalities. To take advantage of the daylight and views, lower panel height workstations keep views open from all angles and to all individuals. Scope Summary The new office space is located on the 4th floor of Building 5 on the ConAgra Campus. The approximate 22,800 square feet floor plate houses the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce’s staff as well as, The Startup Collaborative. Guests are greeted by a receptionist on the main level of the building which showcases the Omaha Chamber brand and image. On the 4th floor, a feature wall and digital displays is a second entry touch point welcoming guests into the space. The pre-function hall is flanked by conferencing space which captures the scenic views of the Heartland of America Park. The conferencing space includes large and medium conference rooms equipped with digital display and conferencing technology capable of serving a variety of purposes. A kitchenette adjacent to this space supports the multitude of events. A unisex restroom with a shower and lockers promotes alternate methods of transportation to the office and exercise during the workday. DLR Group provided architecture and interior design services.
Design Achievement - Norris Public Power District was in need of a new operations center to keep up with growing demand in the northern part of their district. In leading the planning process, DLR Group provided complete existing facility assessments of seven buildings throughout the district, as well as visioning, programming and design services to determine current and best-use future needs. Once the program was complete, DLR Group provided site analysis services for the selected location and assisted in test fitting the program and schematic building layout. DLR Group also assisted in the CM at Risk contractor interview and selection process. Scope Summary - The 32,000 SF, $4 million dollar Operations Center provides an affordable, flexible space for highly technical operations, support functions, and light warehouse space. DLR Group provided planning and architecture services.
Design Achievement - City Ventures' vision for La Vista City Centre is to take an under performing retail shopping center and turn the site into a focused and vibrant downtown for a community without a downtown. The holistic mixed-use approach seeks to bring a multi-layered connectivity to the project that creates long term community building as well as a profitable and active commercial development. DLR Group's design takes a traditional meets modern approach to place making. La Vista is a town without a downtown core identity. Working with the developer and land planner (EDSA) we were able to create a traditional "main street" plan with central squares that have buildings and adjacent program with modern vibrant connections. Architecturally the buildings strive to be aesthetically different from one another, however maintaining subtle and consistent connections throughout. Scope of Services - The scope of work includes design consultation on overall master plan, design services on six mixed-use commercial buildings containing Office, Retail and Parking Structure. The overall master plan covers 613,000 GSF. Lot 11, The large signature office building has approximately 285 k sq. ft. of modern flexible office space with attached parking, 8,000 SF of retail/restaurant space with connection to a large public plaza. Lot 10, 2-Story mixed-use office & retail building approximately 60,000 SF. Lot 09, 2-Story mixed-use office & retail building approximately 30,000 SF. Lot 06, 2-Story mixed-use office & retail building approximately 50,000 SF. Lot 08, 2-Story mixed-use office & retail building approximately 50,000 SF. Lot 16, 5-Story mixed-use office, retail and parking structure building approximately 130,000 SF. DLR Group is providing master planning services.
DLR Group was hired for all of the parking garages in La Vista City Centre (a total of 3).  Parking Garage 1 is completed.  Reference 10-17105-00 for Parking Garage 1 and the original Contract.  SD-BN for Parking Garage 2 uses Project Number 10-17105-40 and has a contract amendment to the orignal agreement under 10-17105-00.  The Construction Services phase for Parking Garage 2 uses project number 10-17105-41 and was also a contract amendment to the original agreement under 10-17105-00.
This new medical office building is a 60,000 square feet expansion onto the existing Medical Services Building (MSB). The addition essentially doubles the medical service building in square feet. The new facility houses two gurney-sized elevation, leasable medical office space, with independent restrooms and mechanical and electrical systems. The existing site was redesigned to accommodate a covered drop-off lane and handicap parking. A secondary entrance is located on the east side of the building. The exterior design for the new Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital Medical Office Building (MOB) takes into careful consideration the existing building context within the Mary Lanning Hospital campus. While the new façade receives cues from the neighboring fenestration, it does not intend to be an exact copy, but rather complement the existing. The Southwest and Northeast corners mimic the same punched openings of the Medical Services Building MSB and the Hospital. The entrances and Southeast corner to designate the entry, highlight the stairs as a design feature, and give relief to a large façade. Reveals are carried over to the MOB from the existing MSB to establish continuity between the two. Similar materials have been selected for the tinted glass, GFRC, and curtain wall.
For the design of the new Buena Vista High School, DLR Group engaged Omaha South High School students in the design process from the very beginning, helping establish the concept of “Past, Present, and Future.” The students desired a school where everyone would feel comfortable and represented no matter their ethnicity, culture, or background. Home to a variety of ethnic cultures, including Polish, Czech, German, and Mexican, South Omaha is one of the city’s most culturally diverse neighborhoods. It was crucial to the project to ensure that the new school honors each individual’s history, embraces them as they are today, and guides them towards a successful future tomorrow. The color palette is inspired by local murals, historic buildings, and images representing the storied traditions of South Omaha. The students selected these bright colors to represent the various cultures within the community. The colors are interwoven together within the communal spaces throughout the school, but most prominently in the media center. This “wow” moment at the conjunction of the media center, which connects the two levels, is also meant to integrate the different heritages. This central core helps bridge the gap, providing a welcoming space for all to gather and share their story. The 275,000 SF three-level building serves 1,500 students and has room for expansion to accommodate a total of 1,800 students. A $409.9 million bond issue funded the $92 million project with a $72 million construction budget. It is located on an exceptionally challenging, tight 40-acre site with over 60 feet of elevation change. The team’s efforts with the arduous terrain are compensated by spectacular views of the surrounding urban landscape. ‘Buena Vista’ is a fitting name for this exciting new learning environment which hopes to provide students with a “good view” of the future.
Renovation work of existing Medical Services building to accomodate new addition of Medical Office Buidling 10-15202-00
Design Achievement - Live On Nebraska is the federally designated organ procurement organization for Nebraska and Iowa’s Pottawattamie County, has more than doubled their employee base in five years, as the number of organ donors and tissue donors have also doubled. For their new headquarters – a unique blend of outreach, office, and medical facility – understanding their mission and methodology was paramount. DLR Group designed a multi-function facility with workplace and public spaces on the upper level, and medical suites and receiving bays on the lower. A highly transparent entry area fronts the community, while sensitive medical processes and access are screened. Employee surveys revealed the need for stress-relieving amenities not only for employees, but also for the doctors and nurses who rotate into the facility for short periods of time but need to collaborate with permanent employees. Reclaimed materials, including wood from demolished structures onsite, reflect the nature of the organization. Empathetic space for donor families includes a memorial garden and private rooms for sensitive medical discussions. Scope Summary - The 20,000 SF headquarters building houses 55 employees and a sterile operating suite and backup suite. The medical suites include autopsy areas, tissue storage, and refrigeration bays. The mechanical system ties into the University of Nebraska Medical Center, reducing the need for rooftop units above the mechanically intensive lower floor. This has the added benefit of beautifying the view from the work café above. The headquarters is sited on three parcels of land purchased from and directly adjacent to the University of Nebraska Medical Center, where organ recovery continues to take place. Confident that the expanding base of donors will continue with strong public advocacy efforts, the building and parking is designed to expand in two directions, despite a challenging site with significant grade. DLR Group provided architecture, interior design, and engineering services.
For Gallery: Design Achievement: After two successful designs for Exchange Bank, a regional Nebraska client, DLR Group was called in to bring their classic brand ethos to a more urban campus three times the size of previous designs. Typically a stand-alone bank, this iteration would be a multi-tenant building, with three quarters of it being Class-A office space for others to lease. This goal raised two challenges: blending the aesthetics of a very traditional bank design with a more modern look to attract other clients, and working on a tight, sloped, urban site on a busy thoroughfare. DLR Group addressed these two by bringing innovative solutions and strong collaboration with an in-house team to the table. To make the spot appealing to any potential tenant, designers created an attractive lobby with natural light supplemented by beautiful lighting features. The bank itself retains a classic look accented by glass for transparency where appropriate. The exterior features quality craftsmanship, showing strength and timelessness for tenants and visitors alike. To make the tricky site work, our team performed as a truly integrated group, testing many variations of building sizing and positioning to get the program and bank drive-through to work. Scope Summary: This 20,000 SF building includes 8,500 SF for our client and the rest open for multi-tenant leasing. This type of set up was a first for our client, who is used to stand-alone banks, so we worked diligently and transparently with them to help them understand the intricacies of multi-tenant spaces including separation of space, security, common areas, amenities, etc. Our thought leadership allowed the client partner to make decisions that appealed to their family-owned nature while keeping rentability of their building in mind. Using the best materials with a beautiful traditional design kept the client happy, and has paid off; the local community has praised this project as a great new piece of architecture with quality construction. DLR Group completed all services in-house: Core-shell design, Architecture, Interior Design, and MEP/Structural/Civil Engineering. Additional details: Two-story office building to include 8,800 sf of bank use space with three teller drive-through lanes and 15,200 sf of core and shell office space on the second floor. Up to 20 covered parking stalls will be incorporated on the northeast side of the building beneath the second level office space. An additional 86 parking stalls will be provided on-site; with vehicular access to the property at Davenport and N 80th Streets. If determined necessary - an additional 16 diagonal parking stalls could be constructed as a separate Omaha Public Works project along the west side of N 80th Street
Project Number created for add services to incorporate building design modifications and site plan modifications that were requested by the City and the Owner at the time of CDs QA/QC review
Design Achievement - Inspiring action shots of prominent athletes guide visitors into a theatre as they start their journey through the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame. Simulating the preparation, participation and celebration intervals of a sporting event, DLR Group’s design leads sports enthusiasts from the custom-designed benches of the locker-room themed theater into an open exhibit hall paved in turf, hardwood and a variety of athletic floorings marking historical collections of the 21 Nebraska School Activities Association sanctioned sports. Participants circulate around a large, centrally-located display of interactive touchscreens to select and view stories of numerous notable Nebraskans like Gale Sayers, Johnny Rodgers and Tom Osborne. Trophies, pictures, equipment and other authentic memorabilia fill elevated cases and bring great moments in sports back to life. The journey ends in the Hall of Honor, where granite floors and a back lit, stretched fabric ceiling provide the perfect backdrop for the walnut clad walls, celebrating the inductees on laser cut metal panels that stand proud against the illuminated grain. This tailored design provides a space for memorial, reflection and lasting memory. Scope Summary - The Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame is 7,000 SF of architecturally designed space to honor notable high school athletes, coaches, teams and contributors. Careful consideration was given to materials from the various sports floorings and large inspiring graphics in the exhibit hall to the Cambria granite flooring, quarter-sawn walnut veneer and newmat stretch fabric ceiling in the Hall of Honor. As sports enthusiasts exit the Hall of Fame, they see the Pinnacle Bank Arena, Memorial Stadium and the State Capitol that connect them to the importance of athletics and sportsmanship in this great state. DLR Group provided architectural and interior design Services.
Design Narrative - The Dinsdale Family Learning Commons (formerly known as the C.Y. Thompson Library) renovation redefines this University of Nebraska library from a place of quiet study and information storage to an interactive student gathering place that is a beacon for campus activity. DLR Group’s design opens up the exterior facade to directly connect to the outdoor plaza and provide glimpses into and through the building, thus providing sunlight during the daytime hours and enabling the building to shine throughout the evening. The interior spaces are connected and energized by the multi-story student activity spaces located in the center of the building. The library area is open with highly flexible ‘nodes’ that can be easily reconfigured to accommodate small and large groups. Other flexible spaces such as the learning commons, Ask-us Zone, café, presentation room, gallery, and outdoor learning spaces take place in the interstitial areas which naturally creates energy and movement throughout the building. The reading room, offices, project rooms, and testing center offer a quieter structured environment as a backdrop to the action of the other open spaces. Scope Narrative - The 54,000 sf renovation contains the library, café, gallery, presentation and reading rooms, project room and a testing center. The project also houses the Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneur Center - an incubator studio that provides resources and collaboration space for students to test new and innovative ideas for start-up businesses and The Rural Futures Institute which mobilizes the diverse resources of the University of Nebraska and its partners to support rural communities and regions. DLR Group provided architecture; structural, civil and electrical engineering; and fundraising assistance in collaboration with Stantec who served as library design and program review consultant.
The 5,400 square-foot facility, located just north of Abel Stadium, features space for two practice mats, an exercise area, athletic training room, student-athlete locker room and a coaches’ office. The building’s design incorporates architectural elements that integrate into the campus.
Design Achievement: As a rapidly growing community, the Elkhorn School District recognized a growing need for a new third high school to ease capacity of their two existing high schools. DLR Group’s 25+ history of work with the District meant the design team was able to build upon previous projects, including the District’s most recent high school, Elkhorn South. DLR Group’s design for Elkhorn High School #3 reflects the District’s educational evolution, elevating previous designs to meet the changing needs and wants of students. Collaboration with the District showed a strong shift in student enrollment towards more hands-on classes such as science. This understanding drove the need for an increase in flexible lab spaces; as such, the high school includes three flex lab spaces that serve a variety of disciplines. The school’s design accommodates its one-to-one programming, providing multiple technology hubs where students can charge their electronic devices. Drawing on conversations from educators and students at the existing high schools, DLR Group designers modeled many of the new high school spaces after ones preferred by educators and students, including six cul-de-sac-style breakout spaces that can function as additional classroom space should the school need to accommodate additional student population growth. Scope Summary: The scope of work for this project included design and construction totaling 252,400 SF on 40 acres to serve 1,200 high school students initially with a planned addition to allow accommodation for up to 1,800 students. Because the high school is positioned in close proximity to three different districts with planned future high schools in the area, branding was an important element of Elkhorn High School #3’s exterior aesthetic. The building’s entrance canopy includes 13-foot letters displaying the school’s name while perforated metal panels showcase the school’s identity. Branding is extended to the entrance of the football stadium, which includes the school’s name in the same 13-foot letters. DLR Group designers played with the idea of texture and the interplay of vertical and horizontal planes to break down the scale of the building and create a more visually appealing exterior. Considerable grade changes, as well as a smaller-than-ideal site created challenges, which were overcome by positioning the new high school directly south of Elkhorn’s existing Grandview Middle School. This allowed the high school to utilize some of the middle school’s site for its athletic fields to utilize some of the middle schools site, and because the District purchased less land, saved Elkhorn tax payers money on the project. The building has state-of-the-art geothermal heat pump mechanical systems and the windows Low-E insulated glass. DLR Group provided architecture, engineering, planning, and interiors services.
Design Narrative - The C.Y. Thompson Library renovation redefines the library from a place of quiet study and information storage to an interactive student gathering place that is a beacon for campus activity. DLR Group and Stantec’s design opens up the exterior facade to directly connect to the outdoor plaza and provide glimpses into and through the building, thus providing natural lighting. The interior spaces are connected and energized by the multi-story student activity spaces located in the center of the building. The library area is open with highly flexible ‘nodes’ that can be easily reconfigured to accommodate small and large groups. Other flexible spaces such as the learning commons, Ask-us Zone, café, presentation room, gallery, and outdoor learning spaces take place in the interstitial areas which naturally creates energy and movement throughout the building. The reading room, offices, project rooms, and testing center offer a quieter structured environment as a backdrop to the action of the other open spaces. Scope Summary - The 54,000 SF renovation contains the library, café, gallery, presentation and reading rooms, project room and a testing center. This building also houses the Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneur Center - an incubator studio that provides resources and collaboration space for students to test new and innovative ideas for start-up businesses. The Rural Futures Institute mobilizes the diverse resources of the University of Nebraska and its partners to support rural communities and regions. DLR Group provided architecture, structural, civil and electrical engineering, and fundraising assistance in collaboration with Stantec who served as program and planning consultant and library design expert.
Design Achievement - The 401 Building anchors Lincoln's newest smart-growth development, the Telegraph District. The project takes the disused 1970's era Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph building and reenvisions it as a modern Class-A workplace for Nelnet, a leading educational loan provider. Formerly a virtually windowless brick monolith, the new 401 building required envelope and interior updated including ADA compliance. The design team leveraged these necessary updates to overhaul the formerly inconspicuous entry. Here, the street is activated with a major piece of public art: a kinetic metal sculpture emblazoned with both the Nelnet logo and the new district's telephone logo. This serves as a nod to the building’s past, its current primary use as a call center, and its future as the district's anchor. Steel frames at the multi-story entry are mirrored along the building's side in a modern interpretation of the site's industrial past. Scope Summary - The 73,500 square foot office will accommodate 750 employees operating on 3-shifts to staff this 24-hour facility. The space features 3 call center floors with state-of-the-art sound attenuation systems, and training rooms for onboarding and continuing education. A technology rich command center ensures service continuity. Employee amenities include a lounge with full commercial kitchen and an expansive indoor outdoor roof deck. DLR Group provided programming, architecture, interiors, and structural engineering services.
Design Achievement: As a rapidly growing community, the Elkhorn School District recognized a growing need for a new third high school to ease capacity of their two existing high schools. DLR Group’s 25+ history of work with the District meant the design team was able to build upon previous projects, including the District’s most recent high school, Elkhorn South. DLR Group’s design for Elkhorn High School #3 reflects the District’s educational evolution, elevating previous designs to meet the changing needs and wants of students. Collaboration with the District showed a strong shift in student enrollment towards more hands-on classes such as science. This understanding drove the need for an increase in flexible lab spaces; as such, the high school includes three flex lab spaces that serve a variety of disciplines. The school’s design accommodates its one-to-one programming, providing multiple technology hubs where students can charge their electronic devices. Drawing on conversations from educators and students at the existing high schools, DLR Group designers modeled many of the new high school spaces after ones preferred by educators and students, including six cul-de-sac-style breakout spaces that can function as additional classroom space should the school need to accommodate additional student population growth. Scope Summary: The scope of work for this project included design and construction totaling 252,400 SF on 40 acres to serve 1,200 high school students initially with a planned addition to allow accommodation for up to 1,800 students. Because the high school is positioned in close proximity to three different districts with planned future high schools in the area, branding was an important element of Elkhorn High School #3’s exterior aesthetic. The building’s entrance canopy includes 13-foot letters displaying the school’s name while perforated metal panels showcase the school’s identity. Branding is extended to the entrance of the football stadium, which includes the school’s name in the same 13-foot letters. DLR Group designers played with the idea of texture and the interplay of vertical and horizontal planes to break down the scale of the building and create a more visually appealing exterior. Considerable grade changes, as well as a smaller-than-ideal site created challenges, which were overcome by positioning the new high school directly south of Elkhorn’s existing Grandview Middle School. This allowed the high school to utilize some of the middle school’s site for its athletic fields to utilize some of the middle schools site, and because the District purchased less land, saved Elkhorn tax payers money on the project. The building has state-of-the-art geothermal heat pump mechanical systems and the windows Low-E insulated glass. DLR Group provided architecture, engineering, planning, and interiors services.
Design Narrative - The C.Y. Thompson Library renovation redefines this University of Nebraska library from a place of quiet study and information storage to an interactive student gathering place that is a beacon for campus activity. DLR Group’s design opens up the exterior facade to directly connect to the outdoor plaza and provide glimpses into and through the building, thus providing sunlight during the daytime hours and enabling the building to shine throughout the evening. The interior spaces are connected and energized by the multi-story student activity spaces located in the center of the building. The library area is open with highly flexible ‘nodes’ that can be easily reconfigured to accommodate small and large groups. Other flexible spaces such as the learning commons, Ask-us Zone, café, presentation room, gallery, and outdoor learning spaces take place in the interstitial areas which naturally creates energy and movement throughout the building. The reading room, offices, project rooms, and testing center offer a quieter structured environment as a backdrop to the action of the other open spaces. Scope Narrative - The 54,000 sf renovation contains the library, café, gallery, presentation and reading rooms, project room and a testing center. The project also houses the Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneur Center - an incubator studio that provides resources and collaboration space for students to test new and innovative ideas for start-up businesses and The Rural Futures Institute which mobilizes the diverse resources of the University of Nebraska and its partners to support rural communities and regions. DLR Group provided architecture; structural, civil and electrical engineering; and fundraising assistance in collaboration with Stantec who served as library design and program review consultant.
Project scope for Elkhorn HS #3 - Public Improvements Design & Construction Services work for the construction of George Miller Parkway
Design Narrative - The C.Y. Thompson Library renovation redefines the library from a place of quiet study and information storage to an interactive student gathering place that is a beacon for campus activity. DLR Group’s design opens up the exterior facade to directly connect to the outdoor plaza and provide glimpses into and through the building, thus providing sunlight during the daytime hours and enabling the building to shine throughout the evening. The interior spaces are connected and energized by the multi-story student activity spaces located in the center of the building. The library area is open with highly flexible ‘nodes’ that can be easily reconfigured to accommodate small and large groups. Other flexible spaces such as the learning commons, Ask-us Zone, café, presentation room, gallery, and outdoor learning spaces take place in the interstitial areas which naturally creates energy and movement throughout the building. The reading room, offices, project rooms, and testing center offer a quieter structured environment as a backdrop to the action of the other open spaces. Scope Narrative - The 54,000 sf renovation contains the library, café, gallery, presentation and reading rooms, project room and a testing center. The project also houses the Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneur Center - an incubator studio that provides resources and collaboration space for students to test new and innovative ideas for start-up businesses and The Rural Futures Institute which mobilizes the diverse resources of the University of Nebraska and its partners to support rural communities and regions. DLR Group provided architecture; structural, civil and electrical engineering; and fundraising assistance in collaboration with Stantec who served as library design and program review consultant.
Design Narrative - The C.Y. Thompson Library renovation redefines the library from a place of quiet study and information storage to an interactive student gathering place that is a beacon for campus activity. DLR Group’s design opens up the exterior facade to directly connect to the outdoor plaza and provide glimpses into and through the building, thus providing sunlight during the daytime hours and enabling the building to shine throughout the evening. The interior spaces are connected and energized by the multi-story student activity spaces located in the center of the building. The library area is open with highly flexible ‘nodes’ that can be easily reconfigured to accommodate small and large groups. Other flexible spaces such as the learning commons, Ask-us Zone, café, presentation room, gallery, and outdoor learning spaces take place in the interstitial areas which naturally creates energy and movement throughout the building. The reading room, offices, project rooms, and testing center offer a quieter structured environment as a backdrop to the action of the other open spaces. Scope Narrative - The 54,000 sf renovation contains the library, café, gallery, presentation and reading rooms, project room and a testing center. The project also houses the Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneur Center - an incubator studio that provides resources and collaboration space for students to test new and innovative ideas for start-up businesses and The Rural Futures Institute which mobilizes the diverse resources of the University of Nebraska and its partners to support rural communities and regions. DLR Group provided architecture; structural, civil and electrical engineering; and fundraising assistance in collaboration with Stantec who served as library design and program review consultant.
Design Achievement – Located in the heart of Lincoln’s most vibrant business and entertainment centers, Block 54 is a signature addition to the city’s skyline. The mixed-use development is located at one of the most highly visible corners of Downtown Lincoln and provides an impressive entry to visitors and the community from the west and north. DLR Group's design of the new 15-story landmark building at the corner of 9th & “O” Street will signify a premium hospitality destination for visitors and second-to-none residential opportunity as a new prominent address in Lincoln. The Condominium levels and upper hotel levels will command impressive unimpeded views of the downtown, the historic Haymarket, University of Nebraska Lincoln and State Capitol. The various uses throughout this building encourage a total community coming together. With adjacent low laying buildings, this project will become the object identifying arrival and departure from the city. The inherent scale of this building brings visibility, but the focused use of light radiating from the tower creates a dynamic destination. Scope Summary – The scope of work for this project totals 387,963 SF. Driven by a dual brand hotel function with owner occupied condominiums on the upper floors, the building will encompass Retail, Lobby, Parking, Hotel, Conference, Ballroom & Condos all in one highly visible location. A Holiday Inn Express with 130 guestrooms will occupy three floors of the tower, with two floors devoted to the boutique Hotel Indigo, with 70 hotel rooms. A ballroom and outdoor recreation and event space will be located on the fifth floor. The hotels will have separate entrances and lobbies, and hotel parking will occupy floors two through four. The upper floors of Block 54 will be devoted to the upscale condominiums and penthouses and a rooftop garden. The tower will be at least 15 stories above street level, with heated and secured parking for condo owners provided in the basement level of the building. DLR Group provided architecture, interior design, and structural and MEP engineering services.
Design Achievement – Located in the heart of Lincoln’s most vibrant business and entertainment centers, Block 54 is a signature addition to the city’s skyline. The mixed-use development is located at one of the most highly visible corners of Downtown Lincoln and provides an impressive entry to visitors and the community from the west and north. DLR Group's design of the new 15-story landmark building at the corner of 9th & “O” Street will signify a premium hospitality destination for visitors and second-to-none residential opportunity as a new prominent address in Lincoln. The Condominium levels and upper hotel levels will command impressive unimpeded views of the downtown, the historic Haymarket, University of Nebraska Lincoln and State Capitol. The various uses throughout this building encourage a total community coming together. With adjacent low laying buildings, this project will become the object identifying arrival and departure from the city. The inherent scale of this building brings visibility, but the focused use of light radiating from the tower creates a dynamic destination. Scope Summary – The scope of work for this project totals 387,963 SF. Driven by a dual brand hotel function with owner occupied condominiums on the upper floors, the building will encompass Retail, Lobby, Parking, Hotel, Conference, Ballroom & Condos all in one highly visible location. A Holiday Inn Express with 130 guestrooms will occupy three floors of the tower, with two floors devoted to the boutique Hotel Indigo, with 70 hotel rooms. A ballroom and outdoor recreation and event space will be located on the fifth floor. The hotels will have separate entrances and lobbies, and hotel parking will occupy floors two through four. The upper floors of Block 54 will be devoted to the upscale condominiums and penthouses and a rooftop garden. The tower will be at least 15 stories above street level, with heated and secured parking for condo owners provided in the basement level of the building. DLR Group provided architecture, interior design, and structural and MEP engineering services.
Design Achievement - When UNICO Group, a rapidly expanding insurance and financial company, acquired a local company and outgrew their former space, their chief goal was creating space that supports an optimized transition. The design team worked closely with the executive group from both companies to offer a peaceful transition and continuity to staff accustomed to two separate workplace environments. DLR Group’s solution delivers an expanded office with flexible and comfortable workspaces on a conservative budget. UNICO wanted to give space back to their employees with a balance of open office areas for group work and brainstorming, and quiet focus areas for heads-down concentration. The company values work station flexibility as well as natural light, abundant in this office. A large and engaging breakroom planned for maximum growth becomes a social hub, while supergraphics on targeted walls are more visually engaging than simple paint and tell UNICO’s brand story. UNICO has a growing art collection, to which the design offers many studied viewpoints. The new office is ready for the continued company growth thanks to programming and strategic planning exercises. Scope Summary - The 32,000 SF tenant improvement was programmed to comfortable accommodate 85 employees, and provide flexible workstations for anticipated growth. DLR Group’s relationship with the executive group was established during the programming phase and lasted through construction to allow the design team to offer guidance on design options, and assistance in communication with employees about what to expect in this new workplace. A new workspace balance was set with the reduction of private office footprints, and increase of open office and collaboration areas. Key program spaces include open desking and private offices, small to large meeting rooms, and a social kitchen hub. Materials and finishes were selected purposefully to uphold UNICO brand standards. Switch glass was utilized in the large conference room that overlooks the building’s lobby and UNICO’s office lobby, allowing staff to dull the glass on command when privacy is needed. DLR Group provided interior design and architecture services.
Design Achievement - To address the growing arts programs, the University of Nebraska Lincoln selected DLR Group to plan and program the renovation and addition of Woods Hall, which currently serves the Department of Art and Art History with offices, studios and classrooms for Photography, Art History, Graphic Design and Printmaking. The Pre-Programming statement provides the College with fundraising materials, a definition of the programmatic needs, identification of appropriate solutions for a cohesive project proposal, and an outline of the costs to implement the desired project. DLR Group's plan and design incorporates a robust infrastructure for future flexibility and adaptability for change and growth, including access to technology resources throughout the building that can be adapted as technology changes. The open spaces inspire social interaction for both students and Faculty promoting creativity and friendship. These open spaces also serve to showcase "art being made" via exterior and interior views. Scope Summary - Phase 1 of the renovation and addition to Woods Hall included renewal projects for many of the primary facility concerns in the building but did not handle the programmatic needs, like the need for fabrication space, storage, Critique/gallery space, and lecture space. Therefore, the DLR Group team was able to plan Phase 2 and Phase 3 for the buildings programmatic elements. The three-phase plan is needed to accommodate the University's schedule requirements. Phase 2 includes the complete renovation and systems upgrades of the existing building. Phase 3 includes a new 34,000 SF addition linked to the existing structure. Throughout the building, the learning and working environments provide human comfort in air quality, ADA compliance, water, temperature control, controlled natural light, and acoustics. DLR Group provided architecture, engineering and planning services.
Not to brand standards: Chris was the lead laboratory planner in charge of developing the pharmacy layout for this multi-phase renovation that included USP 797 and USP 800 compounding. This 2,000 SF pharmacy remodel was implemented in three-phases in order to keep the pharmacy operating as much as possible. The new design incorporated the new, required unpacking area and added a new processing area in the pharmacy. The compounding suite was completely remodeled to meet the new requirements for the non-sterile hazardous compounding and sterile hazardous compounding. In addition to meeting the new USP requirements, the Ante Room and Clean Room were remodeled to improve the process and flow of the pharmacy. The existing mechanical system could not meet the new USP requirements so a new air handler unit was installed on the roof, that required structural reinforcement to support the additional load. This project also included a new pharmacy carousel installation and redesigning the work area for a better process and flow. The new carousel weighed four times more than the one it was replacing so reinforcement of the existing emergency room floor was required. DLR Group provided architecture, interior design, and mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering services.
Design Achievement – The State of Nebraska aims to centralize statewide information technology assets into a focused, collaborative environment. As part of the Capital Campus Master Plan, this center is the beating heart of a mission to consolidate real estate and contribute to the future growth of the community. DLR Group’s design for this state-of-the-art data center propels both the work and the workers beyond the 21st century, with each detail of the space thoughtfully curated to enhance performance as well as the individual employee experience. Deep blues are present throughout the expanse of the network operations center, with uniquely automated task-based lighting marking a peaceful visual transition from the bright data halls and traditional working areas to a mellow network monitoring and control area. Each sector of the building is fitted with deliberate features meant to support their specific needs, such as acoustically treated ceilings to minimize intense noises and attack resistant walls and glass prioritizing the safety of each person and allow for the security of sensitive information. The extensive details of this data center highlight the core values of the State government offices, fusing talent and technology to promote collaboration and creativity, and to elevate the human experience through knowledge. Scope Summary – The scope of this project has encompassed approximately 80,000 square feet within the first four phases but will increase as the next phase begins. The team implemented a phasing plan which allowed for new construction to take place alongside the crucial ongoing work, moving through the project piece by piece. The network operations center included an approximately 14,000 square feet Tier III redundant high-density data hall, and a print facility that spans 20,000 square feet. The facility was fitted with 5-megawatts of emergency generators, ecological fuel management systems, and innovative, ultra-quiet generators which store energy to work uninterrupted for up to 72 hours. Equipment featured in the space included a paralleling switchgear system, power distribution units, a bus way, and a chilled water plant with CRAU’s. DLR Group provided architecture, interiors, engineering (structural, mechanical, electrical, telecom engineering), and commissioning services.
Design Narrative - DLR Group provided services to develop a Program Statement for the growing College of Engineering to address current and future needs and make recommendations for existing building uses and infrastructure. The College of Engineering consists of seven different departments, spread out over three campuses in multiple buildings totaling over 750,000 square feet and had currently outgrown its facilities. The Scott Engineering Building and Nebraska Hall’s infrastructure could not support flexible modern lab requirements needed to support today’s curriculum. After analyzing the existing conditions and growth needs, DLR Group presented the information to the College Administration and Facilities Planning and Construction in a series of focused, engaged, and collaborative meetings that led to the final program statement recommendations. Scope Summary - The final program recommends better use of the existing buildings and takes advantage of the current existing buildings assets. DLR Group also recommended department adjacencies and efficiencies in class and lab space and creating the opportunity for departmental and student collaboration. The growth projections identified the need for an additional building to provide an identity for the College that was sorely lacking on campus. The new building creates a 24/7 hub of activity and pulls the other departments into one facility. It also creates the opportunity for a dynamic courtyard area to two existing adjacent dorm facilities to establish a dynamic living/learning center of excellence. The new and renovated classroom, lab and student life spaces encourage collaboration of all departments and break down silos that the existing building configuration inherently created. A new addition establishes space for shared labs, classrooms, lecture spaces and design collaboration workshop space(s), administrative offices, conference rooms, research space, laboratory classrooms, computer labs and general classroom space to support all departments in the College of Engineering.
The University of Nebraska, Lincoln’s College of Engineering, consisting of 7 different departments, spread over three campuses in multiple buildings totaling over 750,000 square feet, had outgrown its facilities. The University wanted to upgrade the College of Engineering building to support the flexible modern lab environments required to support today’s curriculum. DLR Group analyzed existing building conditions, and, through a series of engaged, collaborative, and focused work sessions, elicited information on the future vision for the College. The resulting feasibility study addresses current and future needs and recommends several ideas to maximize the existing building with options for precision additions that create a new face for the College and provides the necessary flexiabilty and infrastructure for modern learning environments. The report recommends “highest and best use” activities to take advantage of existing assets and rearranging department adjacencies and efficiencies to better use space and provide short term departmental growth opportunities. Growth projections defined the need for an updated building that provides state of the art technical spaces and a new central identity for the College. The renovated and expanded space creates a 24/7 activity hub, pulls diverse departments together, and creates site opportunities to develop an exciting living/learning center of excellence. Scope Summary: Program Statement and feasbility study for renovation and addition to modernize the College of Engineering.
DESIGN ACHIEVEMENT: The Westside School District determined that the existing Oakdale Elementary school no longer functioned well educationally, nor did it support the community’s progressive educational goals. However, as a beloved iconic building near the site of the district’s first two-room schoolhouse, many residents were opposed to the demolition of the building that had educated generations of students. DLR Group was retained to work closely with the district’s Design Advisory Team and engage the community in a participatory design process. Current students reflected on what they loved most about their school and what they wanted in a new school. Participants cited the school’s historic, Tudor-style architecture and a desire to reuse as many components as possible, others wished to preserve the outdoor classroom. DLR Group’s design instills a warm and inviting school house feeling that reflects and respects the neighborhood history and tradition. The new school, built on the same site, echoes its predecessor in artwork, murals, roof lines, and other vital historic pieces identified by the school family. The 2-story media center integrates several iconic elements including the original cupola, an artistic “tree” winding behind the librarian’s desk and spreading its canopy through the ceiling tile gives the children the “tree house” they wished for in their new school, and the reception desk will be crafted by high school STEM students from the former Music Room’s wooden beams. SCOPE SUMMARY: The new 58,000 SF, two-story elementary school accommodates 400 students spanning PreK through Grade 6. Groupings of two classrooms are divided by sliding operable walls of opaque glass that can be opened for team teaching or closed and used as marker boards. Each grouping is supported by a pull-out collaboration space for small group or special ed work. Larger learning commons spaces are located on the first floor for students in PreK through Grade 2, and on the second floor for students in Grades 3-6. These are wired for technology and flexible to support a wide range of physical, hands-on project, or art exploration. The school also includes a FEMA-rated storm shelter in the PreK-Kindergarten rooms.
Design Achievement- Local developer, City Ventures and DLR Group developed a master plan for a new mixed-use development on an existing retail strip mall property that has outlived its viability. The site, located in a Bedroom Community of Lincoln, known as University Place, is positioned in the Northeast part of the city between two college campuses, University of Nebraska-East Campus, and Nebraska Wesleyan University. DLR Group's design replaces the existing strip mall, offering more density to the area with 4 and 5 story buildings consisting of retail on the first level and apartment housing on the upper floors. The first phase of the project includes two buildings surrounding an active street plaza. The adaptable plaza can be closed off to vehicular traffic to host lively neighborhood events such as a local farmers market, arts festivals that supports local artists, and movie nights for the neighborhood. DLR Group creatively used the challenge of having to raise the new building site three feet to accommodate the flood plain by creating a gently sloped plinth that slows traffic, creates interest, and adds to the pedestrian experience of the new “Main Street” of the development. Scope Summary- The two new buildings in phase include 15,000 SF of retail space and 234 units made up of studios, lofts, one-, two- and three-bedroom market rate apartments. There is also a pool and fitness amenity for residents and secure gated parking. A sky bridge connects the two buildings over the new main street and is used to brand the new neighborhood development. DLR Group provided planning, architecture, interior design, and engineering services.
Design Narrative: College of Saint Mary dedicates itself to supporting the whole student. Their existing athletic and recreation facilities were unable to fully meet the demands of their academic, recreation and athletic programs. In the summer of 2018, College of Saint Mary hired DLR Group to program and design an addition and renovation to the existing Lied Fitness Center to address their current and future needs. The highly collaborative programming and design process lead to a solution that changes the face of the Lied Fitness Center while providing flexible spaces to carry their academic, recreation and athletic programs well into the future. The renovated spaces include a new main entrance and lobby, concessions/break room, an office suite, locker rooms, and laundry space to support the growing athletic programs. Scope Summary: Located east of the Lied Fitness Center, the new 60,000 square foot fieldhouse includes a 200-meter indoor track, three multi-purpose courts, and softball batting cages. The fieldhouse connects to the Lied Fitness Center via a new “Link” that houses a fitness room, strength and conditioning space, a golf simulator room, student athlete lounge, conference rooms, and a hall of fame area. DLR group provided architecture, interior design, civil engineering, landscape architecture, structural engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, information technology, and experiential graphic design.
Design Achievement With its juvenile justice components located in various buildings and locations throughout the County, and many of these facilities fraught with overcrowded, inadequate conditions, the Omaha-Douglas County Public Building Commission desired a comprehensive assessment of its juvenile justice system. DLR Group, in conjunction with Chinn Planning, Inc., completed an assessment and master plan that provided recommendations regarding the space needs of the Douglas County Juvenile Justice System resulting in streamlined services and allowing youth and families to more easily access all of the inter-related services and programs of the Juvenile Court. The resulting master plan provides current and future requirements projected by the agencies involved, solution options, including siting recommendations, and cost estimates for the various options presented. The team also prepared an assessment of secure detention requirements and developed a secure detention forecast, with space allocation developed on a square foot per juvenile basis. Scope Summary The study took into account the various agencies included in the system, including the Separate Juvenile Court, Douglas County Attorney, Douglas County Public Defender, Douglas County Clerk of the District Court, Juvenile Probation Department, Juvenile Assessment Center, Douglas County Sheriff, and numerous non-profit organizations that provide services and assistance to families and youth. Over the course of the five-month study, several workshops were held with the Project Advisory Group. The three major phases of the study included Needs Assessment and Facility Evaluation, Development of Space Requirements, and Analysis of Site Concepts and Development of the Master Plan. DLR Group provided master planning and conceptual design services in conjunction with Chinn Planning, Inc.
Design Achievement - Seacrest Kalkowski Law is a small law firm who was looking to accomplish a more modern office with their move in Lincoln, Neb. DLR Group’s design offers an updated office space with a balance between open spaces offering transparency with the privacy required for the sensitive material handled by a law firm. In a small office with fewer than ten employees, the design provides a relationship between reception, three private offices, open desk area, and conference rooms through the use of glazing and maximizing the availability of natural light. Reception is located just off the building lobby and offers a buffer of privacy between the public and private areas while offering sightlines to the conference room and office for efficiency in communication. DLR Group’s design team provided creative design solutions to a client who wanted to modernize their office design while keeping their existing, traditional, furniture. The team worked closely with the client to establish a branded color palette and standards that would be incorporated into the modern design while complimenting the furniture. The result is a law office that serves the needs of its employees just as well as those of its clients. Scope Summary - The scope of work for this project included a renovation of a 2,700 square foot space in a new building in which Seacrest Kalkowski is the first tenant. Technology was incorporated with a new video conferencing system, and technology throughout the space to ensure mobility options for employees. LED lighting was used throughout the space to meet sustainability and cost saving goals. DLR Group’s integrated team of architects and engineers worked together to make sure all systems worked with each other. The mechanical and electrical control systems communicate with each other to regulate light and HVAC systems to give priority to occupied spaces. The lighting control system is fully digital and integrated and provides an easy computer interface for the client to control the lighting schedule and other variables. DLR Group provided architecture, interior design, and engineering services for this project.
Design Achievement- Lutz Tech, a large financial accounting and tech firm, was expanding their reach to the western part of Nebraska. As the third largest city in the state, Grand Island was a good market to reach. Lutz wanted a quality building in their new location but preferred it to be a bit more subdued and conservative than their DLR Group-designed Omaha and Lincoln locations. DLR Group’s design successfully takes the “Lutz look” and makes it unique to Grand Island within the developer-driven parameters. Lutz loves their current offices and was eager to incorporate a similar look. Team communication, collaboration, and transparency are all important features that the team wanted to keep and incorporate in the design. Scope Summary- The scope of this 18,000 SF office includes features seen in the other Lutz locations: open office, with collaboration, huddle, and break rooms. This project was truly developer driven; the site was chosen because of its low cost and location across from a new hospital in a community focused area. This building is the first of six to go into this future office park, and Lutz is considered the anchor tenant for its reputation and solid business. The developer also specified the one-story wood construction of this building, and encouraged us to create recognizable signage. The entire process was smooth thanks to an educated and focused developer, client’s rep, and owner. DLR Group provided architecture, interior design, and engineering services.
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Design Achievement - Lutz Technology is based in Omaha, Neb, and worked with DLR Group to open their first location in Lincoln. DLR Group’s design provides an engaging, dynamic work environment for Lutz’s technology team that easily accommodates the needs of current employees while planning for growth. The design includes an open office seating plan with collaboration spaces available as well as two private offices for upper management whose roles require privacy given confidentiality agreements with clients. Collaboration spaces include one large conference room, one small conference room, a break room that can be used for by teams, and a huddle room separated from the open office area to provide an option when confidentiality is required. The desk and lighting design of the reception area were important factors. The reception area is small, but must function as a separation between the lobby and office area. The lighting was designed to make the desk a prominent feature while providing visibility from all angles of the office. Lutz’s vibrant brand colors are incorporated throughout the design and in the carpet and furniture selection. This incorporation supports the forward-looking work of the technology team and the goals of creating a modern workspace for Lutz employees. Scope Summary - The scope of this project included an interior renovation of the 3,430 square foot space. The space has a very high ceiling and DLR Group’s design team worked very closely with the lighting consultant to use lighting features to lower the plane for a visual break. The design team also worked with the lighting consultant to incorporate prominent lighting features in the conference rooms. Furniture selection was focused on Lutz’s brand colors, and functionality for spaces. The break room functions as a multi-purpose room and an informal meeting space. The furniture in this room reflects that of a lounge with a coffee table and comfortable furniture that can easily go from a break room to meeting room function. DLR Group provided architecture and interior design services for this project.
Design Achievement – RTG Medical is a thriving organization in the Greater Omaha metro area. Their maxim, “people are our only asset,” has resulted in multiple “best place to work” awards. To continue to embrace this mantra, they wanted a space that physically manifests a deeply rooted culture where employees and the medical professionals they serve are always finding their next adventures. DLR Group’s design brings the adventure to life through placemaking. Dynamic energy is represented in the building’s site-responsive contemporary design, balancing complementary materials of light and dark. White cladding is delicate and flowing, capturing a sheen reflection from the sun and water and emphasizing energy and life. Dark material that roots and grounds speaks to contemplative rest. Intentionally placed overhangs, cantilevered structure, and automated shades on the south façade manipulate light and shadow to optimize access to daylighting, minimize glare, and provide protection from the harshness of the external summer solstice. A hinge in the buildings form responses to the lake and site opening the core to a dynamic three-story entrance. Once through the entrance, compression occurs and then releases the experiencer into the vast view of the lake. The lake and landscape are celebrated at all levels of the building. Inside, each interior zone reflects a different geographic experience from coasts to peaks and cities to guide users through the building and embraces a travel adventure to coincide with the business’s reach across the nation. To create a cultural environment, one would find at an office in a bustling city center, the design brings city amenities to the office and provides users with many recreation opportunities. An expansive gathering space overlooks the surrounding lake with room for a stage for entertainment events. The lakeside view offers a connection point to the elements and access to kayaking across the quiet surface. The space brings the benefits of a downtown environment through its luxury amenities and recreational opportunities, including a workout and yoga studio, golf simulator, and a café hub stocked with healthy meal options. Scope Summary – This 55,000 SF, two and half-story structure resides in a new, mixed-use development along a busy intersection. RTG Medical is the first building visible upon approaching the mixed-use development. It is serves as a placemaking landmark and represents the firm’s commitment to the community. The new office features an open workspace, executive suites, a variety of breakout spaces, a café hub, a fitness center, and an expansive training center. The office is flexible, quickly allowing strategic growth of 30-40%. The corporate headquarters’ exterior design sets the tone and will drive development for the remainder of the site regarding the look, feel, and interaction with the nearby lake. A seamless project between multiple stakeholders, our design team brought holistic ideas to the table to create the best possible design, product, and return. DLR Group provided architecture, interior design, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering services.
Design Achievement: Located in Fremont, Nebraska, RTG Medical is a thriving organization on the perimeter of the Greater Omaha metro area. DLR Group’s design for their new corporate headquarters embodies RTG Medical’s culture of well-being and utility by juxtaposing complementary materials that balance light and shadow. White materials are delicate and flowing, capturing a sheen reflection from the sun and water, and emphasizing energy and life. Dark materials feel heavy and grounded, speaking to the concepts of functionality and rest. Intentionally-placed overhangs and gentle sunshades on the south façade manipulate light and shadow to optimize user’s wellbeing and provide protection from the harshness of the external summer solstice. Interior spaces for RTG Medical’s new headquarters are designed to give employees a sense of adventure and incorporate wellness features including indoor fitness, yoga studios, and refresh zones. Each interior area reflects a different geographic experience (e.g. the mountains, the coasts, the city) to help guide the user through the building. Scope Summary: This 50,000 SF, three-story structure is of steel construction in a brand new, mixed-use development along a busy intersection. RTG Medical is the corner stone office tenant, and will have adjacent retail, hospitality, and multi-family spaces. Their space includes open office space as well as a few executive suites, a high focus on fitness spaces and locker rooms, a workout studio, refresh touchpoints, a catered kitchen on the lower level – which doubles as a meeting hub – and conference space. The office is flexible to allow strategic growth of 30-40% in a short time. DLR Group’s design sets the tone and will drive development for the remainder of the tenants regarding look, feel, and interaction with the nearby lake. A seamless project between multiple stakeholders, DLR Group brought holistic ideas to the table to create the best possible design, product, and return. DLR Group provided architecture, interior design, and engineering services.
Design Achievement The Executive Office Building, also known as the 521 Building, was constructed in 1968 with minor renovations to the building since then. This building provides office space for several state agencies including the State Electrical Division, Energy Office, Judicial Branch, and Foster Care Review Office. DLR Group was contracted to determine the feasibility of retrofit solutions to a series of issues on the 521 Executive Office Building so the space may continue to serve the State. DLR Group’s recommendations focus on preserving the building as a short-term option until the building can be repurposed or replaced. DLR Group’s design achievement showed how repositioning the asset and/or redeveloping the site could achieve a highly functional state-owned facility while elevating the architectural language on this significant civil site within the capitol campus. The site sits directly across the street from the State Capitol Building with highly regulated architectural guidelines. Scope Summary Our initial work authorization was to study the exterior façade, mechanical and electrical deficiencies, and numerous code and fire/life-safety concerns. As further investigation was completed, it was determined that the existing structural systems were not up to current code and further could not support office space loading requirements. Any significant work to the building would require the structural system to be improved with little room for a modern HVAC solution. In summary, the mechanical, electrical, structural, and building envelope all needed to be addressed accordingly. DLR Group developed four options to be considered for the 521 site, but ultimately recommended addressing only highly recommended items. These items included code and life safety improvements, with the understanding that the building, as it is, will not be a long-term asset, but must be replaced in the next ten years. DLR Group also recommended that executing only the required renovations to the 521 Executive Office Building would be the best use of the space for the time-being.
Design Achievement: Located in Fremont, Nebraska, RTG Medical is a thriving organization on the perimeter of the Greater Omaha metro area. DLR Group’s design for their new corporate headquarters embodies RTG Medical’s culture of well-being and utility by juxtaposing complementary materials that balance light and shadow. White materials are delicate and flowing, capturing a sheen reflection from the sun and water, and emphasizing energy and life. Dark materials feel heavy and grounded, speaking to the concepts of functionality and rest. Intentionally-placed overhangs and gentle sunshades on the south façade manipulate light and shadow to optimize user’s wellbeing and provide protection from the harshness of the external summer solstice. Interior spaces for RTG Medical’s new headquarters are designed to give employees a sense of adventure and incorporate wellness features including indoor fitness, yoga studios, and refresh zones. Each interior area reflects a different geographic experience (e.g. the mountains, the coasts, the city) to help guide the user through the building. Scope Summary: This 50,000 SF, three-story structure is of steel construction in a brand new, mixed-use development along a busy intersection. RTG Medical is the corner stone office tenant, and will have adjacent retail, hospitality, and multi-family spaces. Their space includes open office space as well as a few executive suites, a high focus on fitness spaces and locker rooms, a workout studio, refresh touchpoints, a catered kitchen on the lower level – which doubles as a meeting hub – and conference space. The office is flexible to allow strategic growth of 30-40% in a short time. DLR Group’s design sets the tone and will drive development for the remainder of the tenants regarding look, feel, and interaction with the nearby lake. A seamless project between multiple stakeholders, DLR Group brought holistic ideas to the table to create the best possible design, product, and return. DLR Group provided architecture, interior design, and engineering services.
Design Achievement - For several years, the leaders of the State of Nebraska Department of Administrative Services (DAS)/State Building Division have discussed the best way to redevelop the Capitol Campus Area in Lincoln and other state-owned locations in the immediate Lincoln area. But despite many conversations, studies, and proposals, the State has never developed, adopted, and implemented a truly comprehensive and integrated plan to redevelop this area. DLR Group's cohesive, yet flexible, 20-year Master Plan for the State of Nebraska Capitol Campus will guide redevelopment and future growth, or contraction, of the State facilities and Capitol Campus Area and its infrastructure. Taking into account the need of this mature area to respond to increased business, commercial, housing, and mixed-use development in neighboring areas while maintaining the character of the campus, DLR Group’s Capitol Campus Master Plan is pivotal in helping the State of Nebraska DAS/State Building Division meet its goal of reinvigorating the Capitol Campus area by generating new growth, investment, beautification, and preservation of significant historic sites and facilities. Scope Summary - The master planning team took into account each of the State’s nine buildings and nine parking areas and structures to assess existing land use, streetscape, urban design, energy conservation best practices and innovations, technology, and transportation opportunities. The final deliverable also included design guidelines to provide criteria to which any new public or private development should conform. DLR Group provided project management, workplace programming, staffing projections, technology analysis and planning, MEP engineering, and structural engineering.
Design Achievement - The new Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) Reception and Treatment Center Phase 1 will be built on a site adjacent and between the existing Diagnostic Evaluation center (DEC) and Lincoln Correctional center (LCC) complex. The project proposes new Medical, Intake and Food services and a new Entry/Administration that will consolidate new and existing facilities into a single facility, the Reception and Treatment Facility (RTC). The expansion offers a more holistic approach to treatment for those inmate-patients with medical/mental health needs. The primary focus is treatment in a therapeutic health care environment with a custody overlay. Each incoming resident undergoes intensive medical, psychological, and sociological assessment, with results documented in an individual classification study. Following classification designation of custody status and individual needs, the inmate is then assigned and transferred to an appropriate institution where an individualized treatment plan is initiated. Increased program space is provided to allow treatment staff to implement programs for the specific needs of medical/mental health inmate-patients with a continuum of care within the facility. The expansion of programming space will allow the State to provide more evidence-based programs and cognitive behavioral therapy to the medical/mental health population in a physical layout that is secure and safe for both staff and inmates. The goal is to reduce recidivism by providing the best possible evidence-based programs and treatment that will allow inmate-patients to flourish once they re-enter the community. Scope Summary -The project consists of approximately 126,659 SF of which 115,159 SF is newly constructed space and 11,500 SF is repurposed space in the existing LCC/DEC complex. Additionally, the project features a free-standing utility building encompassing 5,318 SF and a guard station located inside the new vehicular sally port. The new centralized Clinic and Infirmary will provide 32 medical beds and 32 behavioral health beds. The medical beds are planned to be a licensed skilled nursing facility care unit to serve the most acute populations. The current scope of work is part of a master plan that includes up to 400 beds, ultimately creating a new facility with the capacity of 1,200 total beds. In addition, the project includes a new kitchen and centralized dining rooms, as well as visitation, staff services and administration space. DLR Group is providing architectural and engineering services.
A renovation of restrooms in an existing building.  This project was concurrent with the Omaha Chamber of Commerce Project (10-17132-00).
Design Achievement: Located in Fremont, Nebraska, RTG Medical is a thriving organization on the perimeter of the Greater Omaha metro area. DLR Group’s design for their new corporate headquarters embodies RTG Medical’s culture of well-being and utility by juxtaposing complementary materials that balance light and shadow. White materials are delicate and flowing, capturing a sheen reflection from the sun and water, and emphasizing energy and life. Dark materials feel heavy and grounded, speaking to the concepts of functionality and rest. Intentionally-placed overhangs and gentle sunshades on the south façade manipulate light and shadow to optimize user’s wellbeing and provide protection from the harshness of the external summer solstice. Interior spaces for RTG Medical’s new headquarters are designed to give employees a sense of adventure and incorporate wellness features including indoor fitness, yoga studios, and refresh zones. Each interior area reflects a different geographic experience (e.g. the mountains, the coasts, the city) to help guide the user through the building. Scope Summary: This 50,000 SF, three-story structure is of steel construction in a brand new, mixed-use development along a busy intersection. RTG Medical is the corner stone office tenant, and will have adjacent retail, hospitality, and multi-family spaces. Their space includes open office space as well as a few executive suites, a high focus on fitness spaces and locker rooms, a workout studio, refresh touchpoints, a catered kitchen on the lower level – which doubles as a meeting hub – and conference space. The office is flexible to allow strategic growth of 30-40% in a short time. DLR Group’s design sets the tone and will drive development for the remainder of the tenants regarding look, feel, and interaction with the nearby lake. A seamless project between multiple stakeholders, DLR Group brought holistic ideas to the table to create the best possible design, product, and return. DLR Group provided architecture, interior design, and engineering services.
This project is on hold until Owner obtains funding.
Design Narrative The Bennington community has seen substantial growth as suburban Omaha continues to spread into northwestern Douglas County, NE. Bennington Public Schools accommodates the influx of learners with a strategic facility master plan, which included the construction of Anchor Pointe Elementary School. DLR Group’s prototype design for Anchor Pointe Elementary School draws from the nautical theme of its local subdivision. Exterior and interior material colors, textures, and graphics reflect this concept of an “Anchor by the Sea,” with a palette of blues and greens that one might find by the seaside. Pops of orange and the anchor symbol welcome visitors to the school, adorning the main entrance, reception area, and library. An aerial image depicting the place where land meets water inspired the unique tile floor pattern of the cafeteria, which functions as a meeting point for the various grade levels. The largest space in the facility is the gymnasium, which literally and figuratively serves as the anchor of the building and is completely clad in dark charcoal materials. Scope Summary The new 71,000 SF building serves 600 of the district’s PreK-5 students, including planned space for a four-classroom addition which would raise enrollment to 700 students. The main entrance and small group room located adjacent to the front door serves as the focal point of the school. An early education programmatic element was added to this version of the prototype design, which challenged the design team to ensure this space has its own identity. Skylights line each of the corridor spaces, utilizing natural light to illuminate the building. Glass orientation was also considered, and some elevations incorporate fritting glass to manipulate the amount of light coming in. The building also utilizes a geothermal mechanical system and a wellfield on site. DLR Group provided architecture, engineering, planning, and interiors services.
This project was a small storm water drainage design for an adjacent property owner to the Intercultural Senior Center. And area behind the League's building was ponding about 3 to 4 inches and was a maintenance issue for the Client. As part of the overall design for the Intercultural Senior Center, and coordination of needed easements, the League of Human Dignity requested that we address the drainage issue behind their building. Project consisted of the removal, re-grading and replacement of approximately 850 sf of concrete paving to improve the drainage. Total construction cost to the League including additional survey was $14,711.90. budgeted amount presented to them was for $24,275. Project was completed in April or May of 2019. Called Kathy Kay with the League of Human Dignity on July 29 to follow-up on how the drainage was working. Below is a quote from Kathy from that conversation: "We have had no issues with flooding and we are very pleased with the results. Thanks so much, we really appreciate it."
Design Achievement – Plumbers Local Union No. 16, a local plumbing trades union serving Nebraska and Southwest Iowa for over 130 years, needed to evolve their facility for the next generation of journeyman plumbers. DLR Group’s design is inspired by the past, present, and future of plumbing. Through the immersion of textures, forms, and colors inspired by the progression, advancement, and evolution of plumbing, the new facility celebrates the people, education, and technology that made the industry what it is today. Massing the exterior is a foundation of dark brick, a linear metal panel system mimicking metal pipes and a high-performance translucent entry structure provides daylighting and connects the surrounding community to the activities within. The interiors highlight opportunities to actively educate; a glass wall displays the mechanical room as an exhibit while an exposed ceiling highlight the infrastructure systems as they transition throughout the space. Scope Summary – The project is a new 22,500 SF build-to-suit headquarters and training center for the local Union. Two primary functions of the space include a wing for education and the another supports the office environment and the Union Hall. A flexible communal space provides separation between the two wings and serves as a gathering space for day-to-day socializing and events. The training shop, adjacent to the classrooms, houses different training modules to provide hands on opportunities; the most elaborate module recreates the conditions of a multi-story residential unit with a sump pit infilled with gravel. The design team studied best practices utilized by other Unions to leverage the latest training techniques and technology integration across the country. DLR Group provided architecture, interior, mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil design services.
Design Achievement - Opendorse, a social media sharing platform targeting collegiate and professional athletes, outgrew their space, both in size and look. Starting with a temporary, ad-hoc space and working startup-sized budget, DLR Group’s design creates a fun, branded, and fresh space that says good-bye to the startup look for the growing team. A neutral palette with pops of bright lime green – their brand color – makes a perfect and updated aesthetic for this dynamic group’s main office. Following a visioning session, our designers learned that Opendorse wanted a simple, sleek, and “legit” space to cater to their younger employees and demographic. Void of heavy patterns, the office sees simple, crafty, and interesting uses of materials: raw paneling and rope create separation of spaces within the long and narrow area, wood panels line parts of the ceiling to give the illusion of a room, and soft materials help with acoustics. A tiered stadium seating area serves as the gathering point for Opendorse’s weekly all-hands meeting, as well as various community events and team building. Scope Summary - The scope of this 5,000 SF tenant improvement project includes open office space, a breakroom, several collaboration areas, four phone rooms, and a mother’s room. The low cost of this project was top of mind: the bathrooms received surface treatments of new paint and other small, budget-friendly updates; many trips to the hardware store were made by the DLR Group team to keep creativity high and costs down; and the client did their own graphics. These measures allowed costs to be focused on special elements like unique lights, digital displays, and seamless technology. The welcoming space allows natural light in while the lack of hard walls lets that brightness fill the entire office. White boards, a success recognition, and vision wall with handwritten employee quotes keeps Opendorse’s fresh culture at the forefront of the design. DLR Group provided interior design, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering services.
Design Achievement - Gretna, Neb., is a rapidly growing community on the outskirts of the Omaha metro area. DLR Group, a longtime partner of the school district, developed a district-wide facility master plan that included the addition of a new  high school to accommodate the influx of students. The design for Gretna High School No. 2 centers on connections, with special focus on site organization, building orientation, and access to exterior spaces and programs. The integrated design team engaged the school board, administration, and teachers to ensure each aspect of the facility enriches students. Intentional linear movements off the central spine of the building create a connected learning environment of classrooms, breakout spaces, and outdoor learning areas. The glazing, carved into the monolithic walls of the exterior, creates both sunken and extruded reliefs that establish a bold rhythm along the façade. The building layout uses views to the exterior as a form of wayfinding, drawing occupants through the building and inspiring moments of reflection looking at the surrounding natural landscape. Scope Summary - The 361,000 SF campus eases capacity issues at the existing high school and serves 1,600 students grades 9-12. The CTE component includes a welding shop, small engines shop, woods lab, and “white box” lab, which includes drone studies and a makerspace. A 2,000-seat top-loading gymnasium includes a running track around the main court as well as an auxiliary gymnasium space that is also top-loaded and seats 500. The learning commons opens up to a large, 22,390 SF courtyard greenspace. The facility offers a variety of different gathering spaces for students and staff, including individual, multiple classrooms, and small breakout spaces. The overall campus site includes competition soccer, softball, and baseballs fields.
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Design Achievement - The Wahoo State Bank has played a significant role in this rural Nebraska community for more than 100 years. In November 2016, a fire damaged the historical bank building, ultimately requiring demolition. DLR Group’s design respects the context of the historical site with a vibrant, new bank that brings a new energy to the Wahoo business district. A clean material palette allows the classical brick detailing to work in tandem with expansive glass windows to deliver natural light deep into the space. This juxtaposition of classic and modern extends to the interior of the building. The atrium is a double height space featuring a dramatic stair, encircled by offices on the first and second floor. Traditional design details can be seen in the wood and black marble in the staircase and at the teller counter; many of these materials were salvaged from the ruins of the original building and repurposed or recreated as part of the interior details. Scope Summary - This project delivered 23,000 SF of new construction for a three-story commercial space. The scope included banking services on the ground floor, offices, conference room spaces, and a board room. Unique program elements include a covered rooftop terrace with firepits and heaters, and a basement level community event space with a multipurpose kitchen. The design of the community space required a deeper basement than that of the adjacent building. This required an engineering solution that would not compromise the adjacent building’s foundation. DLR Group engineers developed a unique stepped foundation that utilized helical piers to stabilize the interaction between the two separate foundation systems. DLR Group provided architecture, interior design, structural engineering, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering services.
Design Achievement - Nebraska's capitol city of Lincoln is rooted in mid-western hospitality, which represents the city, state, and home of the University of Nebraska. DLR Group's design of the newest Tribute boutique hotel by Marriott - branded "The Scarlet Hotel" in celebration of the school's color - aims to capture the essence of spending a night in this great state. This essence is the character of the people who create Nebraska's renowned hometown personality. The upscale luxury hotel is in the heart of Cornhusker country and just a stone’s throw from the University of Nebraska’s Memorial Stadium. Nostalgic camaraderie and the thrill of game day find a new home in a diversity of food and beverage venues and lively social spaces. Each guest room features a dedicated story and personal item to showcase the individuals and the culture of this unique destination. This people-centric concept weaves its way into the architecture and the design of the facades. Large windows frame each guestroom, evoking an album of the extraordinary people inside and the individuality they represent. Perched on top of the brick masonry guest tower is an expansive roof deck lounge. From here, the view out over the plains gives guests a spectacular panorama of the Nebraska sunset as the day closes. Handmade materials and attention to detail enhance the building's base, where open, inviting social spaces welcome people to the Nebraska Innovation Campus' newest addition. Scope Summary - The six-story, 117,210 SF hotel houses 154 rooms, food and beverage options, small meeting spaces to complement an adjacent convention center, and unique programming born from a partnership with the University of Nebraska’s Hospitality, Tourism, and Restaurant Management program. On the edge of the Nebraska Innovation Campus, hands-on learning happens in roughly 2,500 SF of educational space embedded in the hotel, including a test kitchen and dedicated delivery area. Generally, the guest experience is protected by a separation from back-of-house learning spaces, but the two come together in a centralized flex space. During high-volume events such as game weekends, this space hosts alumni and community gatherings. At quieter times, it flexes to a classroom environment. Ties to the Lincoln community were also deepened by use of local materials, and the inclusion of a locally known coffee shop and farm-to-table food program. DLR Group provided architecture services.
22,000 SF Renovation (Entire building) from industrial to Senior Daycare Facility, New MEP, classrooms, Cafeteria, includes site and parking renovation
Design Achievement: The Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce is the catalyst organization that nurtures greater Omaha as a vibrant place to do business, work, and live. For their new workplace, The Chamber wanted to deliver on their Vision Statement and unveil a magnet to their members, to local startups, and to the broader community. DLR Group’s design is bright, light, and branded – a complete 180 from their existing space. Featuring an open layout, departments enjoy new adjacencies that encourage collaboration. A variety of working and collaborative spaces throughout the office range from private to semi-private, and from open teaming areas to head-down focus areas, accommodating all activities and personalities. Lower panel height workstations keep views open from all angles and to all individuals. Flexibility is baked into the design with demountable walls, modular space planning, and mobile furniture solutions. The Chamber's employees rub elbows with local entrepreneurs, who lease embedded incubator coworking space through the Chamber's Startup Collaborative. Throughout, supergraphics and “Instagrammable” details, reposition the Chamber as a modern, relevant alternative to the business-as-usual chambers of the past. Scope Summary: The new office space is located on the 4th floor of Building 5 on Omaha’s ConAgra Campus. The 22,800 square feet floor plate houses the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce and 13 offices for The Startup Collaborative. At ground level, guests are greeted by a receptionist and showcase area that establishes the Chamber’s commitment to a bold future. On the 4th floor, a feature wall with digital displays is a second touchpoint of welcome. Clustering meeting spaces at the entry created a members-focused function hall. Flanked by meeting spaces that capture scenic views of the Heartland of America Park, and with an adjacent kitchen, this area supports a multitude of events. A unisex restroom with a shower and lockers promotes alternate methods of transportation to the office and exercise during the workday. DLR Group provided interior design and engineering services.
NOT TO SPEC The University of Nebraska Lincoln (UNL) is teaming with DLR Group to embark on a multi-part capital renewal of the Neihardt Complex on UNL’s City Campus. The University identified immediate needs including ADA and IT improvements to the first floor of the complex to allow occupancy as early as months after groundbreaking. Further, the renewal will also encompass programming of the complex as a resource center and the demolition of Piper Hall and restoration of the site to support the east-west circulation of campus.
Design Achievement - Black Hills Energy (BHE), a national electricity and natural gas provider, was expanding and updating their business model. With these significant changes, they needed a new office and warehouse building to expand their Lincoln location. DLR Group’s design streamlines operations, work flow, and community engagement. The new building is welcoming to both employees and to the public, and helps to establish a building brand for future BHE operation centers. Because cost is an important factor in this design, a simple, economical palette of materials - including corrugated metal, stone, and glass - is used in a unique way, making what otherwise could have been a typical metal building into a facility that provides brand recognition. An aluminum storefront interacts with gray and orange metal panels, stone, and stone veneers for a modern, yet economical aesthetic. Scope Summary - The scope of this 28,000 SF new operation center includes staff offices, a breakroom area, materials storage, vehicle service bays, a welding room, and radiant heated floors. The chosen site was irregularly shaped, requiring critical and effective collaboration with all disciplines involved, and ownership, to appropriately place the building, parking, and service yard. DLR Group provided architecture, interior design, and structural engineering services.
An office building shell designed concurrently with 10-17145-00 and 10-18125-00.  The site was pad ready.  DLR Group provided design services for Civil, Structural, Architectural and Interior Design.  M&E design services were done by SES (an external consultant who was requested by the Client).  The building is a 1 story wood framed building.
The Bennington Pine Creek Elementary addition is another phase of the district wide master plan that addresses a rapidly increasing student population.  The Pine Creek Elementary boundaries are the most dense in the district and the original building was over capacity.  The addition project would serve to add four more classrooms and would increase the capacity of the facility up to 625 students.  This 6,000 sf addition also includes a storm shelter to bring the entire building up to proper code requirements for disaster shelters.
Design Achievement - Our client, Younes Hospitality, was looking to create a fresh, defining property. Located within their already successful campus of hospitality offerings, the new facility will replace the original hotel & convention center that was once the catalyst of the regional business success. This new property expands the overall size and number of guestrooms and increases the scale of the convention center to accommodate the needs of the area. DLR Group’s design addresses the campus as a whole, while maximizing the synergies of uses. To take full advantage of its location, the hotel positions the architectural form highlighting long views throughout the campus. Guestroom windows are strategically arranged to provide scenic landscapes to adjacent lakes as well as the back of the campus itself. The two main programmatic forms (hotel tower & convention center) interlock to provide a clear understanding of the buildings’ functions while celebrating each individually. Scope Summary - The scope of work for this project encompassed conceptual design strategies around a pre-developed spatial program. The program for this new ground-up project totaled 250,000 SF. The Holiday Inn has 174 guestrooms with several meeting/hospitality rooms, fitness center and lounge areas. The project also consists of a 35,000 SF convention center with the ability to rearrange spaces into a variety of small salon-style meeting spaces to suit any user group’s needs. Making up the front entry is a 6,400 SF standalone independently branded restaurant, a 2,500 SF coffee shop and a 3,000 SF boutique retail space. DLR Group provided architecture services.
Design Achievement – Restored, renovated, and reimagined, the Kimpton Cottonwood resonates with a reverent respect for the former Blackstone Hotel’s historic legacy in Omaha. The design goal was not recreation, but instead a celebration of the spirit and heritage of the original (1915) Blackstone Hotel. This charge from the client and the fact that this is one of the first Kimpton franchise properties led to a blending of old and new. The design maintains the original flooring and design details where they still existed. A coordinated design between the historic structure and a new addition to the hotel delivers a seamless guest flow through the space and continuity of design. The hotel’s historic character is intertwined with defining European Revival details through exuberant colors and patterns, yet with a genuine modern refinement. Scope Summary – The Kimpton Cottonwood entails historical renovation and 46,000 SF of new construction to deliver a full-service upper-upscale hotel with 204 guestrooms, two restaurants, two bars, a lounge, ballroom and meeting spaces featuring two outdoor terraces, a fitness center, and business center. Built in 1916, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985, making this project eligible for historic tax credits. DLR Group and Leo A Daly documented the existing conditions for the Part 2 Submittal to the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). The Part 2 submittal was accepted by both SHPO and the National Park Service enabling the project to receive tax credits. DLR Group provided interior design services.
Design Achievement - With increasing behavioral health care demands on their existing emergency department, Nebraska Medicine sought a dedicated space to provide the unique and specialized care required for mental health emergencies. Calming and neutral spaces define the Nebraska Medicine Psychiatric Emergency Services Unit. DLR Group's design meets the demanding functional and operational need of a facility that serves patients with a wide array of various psychiatric conditions while providing a safe treatment and recovery space. Providing a variety of settings for patient diagnosis and recovery is a key design concept. A combination of semi-private and highly supervised spaces as well as social and individual use spaces maximize the types of healing environments in the space. The use of light, material, and furniture help to define these different spaces, while also encouraging different uses in each space. Scope Summary - The Psychiatric Emergency Services is 8,895 SF and is divided into two distinct suites, providing care for different level's of patient acuity. The observation unit is designed for lower acuity patients and is intended for up to twelve patients who can receive group or individual therapy. Unique to this suite are 3 individual treatment rooms that utilize color light therapy as an additional tool. When needed additional levels of care can be provided in the suite designed for higher level acuity patients. This space is composed of six individual treatments rooms and a dedicated a group space. To maximize staff resources, both suites are designed around a central nurses station. The station is physically and acoustically separated between the units but is specifically designed to allow visual connection for staff awareness and safety. Further flexibility can be accommodated in the individual treatment suite which can be separated into 2 sub units depending on patient population; agitation level, gender or age. This allows the staff to make adjustments to the space and evolve it's use to best accommodate and treat the patients. DLR Group provided planning, architecture, engineering, and interiors services.
A tenant improvement project located in prarie view plaza.  We design the shell for (10-18117-00) for Gordon Glade.  This project is his office space.  10-17145-00 Lutz TI was the other tenant in the building.

Design Achievement: McCarthy Building Companies, the country’s oldest privately held national construction company, needed a new Omaha office to strengthen their presence in the market and to support regional growth. DLR Group’s design of the new office showcases and celebrates McCarthy’s core business of construction, represents their stature as an established member of the Omaha community, and conveys a contemporary touch to highlight their progressive culture. Other project goals were to design and build their building through an efficient and collaborative process with their developer and other design partners, using the project as an opportunity to further train their employees. The core & shell design embraces an approach that is often seen in urban revitalization, where new materials are infilled between existing materials. Honest and timeless materials – brick, concrete, metal, and wood – were used as the primary building palette. Red brick masonry is a material that represents time and confidence; it is contrasted by the dark metal panel, which represents progressiveness and the future. The precast concrete panel at the entry is an example of efficient construction, while the cast “McCarthy Dude” logo represents a commitment to the community and location. This design approach extends to the interior. Contemporary materials interplay with exposed structure and warm wood, giving occupants a feeling of comfort but also providing an honest look at how the building is constructed. Intentional material placement provides focal points for users as they navigate the space. The integration between building exterior and interior is fully realized in the breakroom, where an overhead door can be opened to allow occupants seamless enjoyment of both indoor and outdoor spaces. Scope Summary: This project is a new 15,000 SF industrial-flex development composed of an office building, warehouse, and adjacent construction yard, with McCarthy Building Companies as the sole tenant. In addition to a variety of private and open office worksettings, the project includes high-tech conferencing space to support McCarthy’s Virtual Design & Construction capabilities, as well as a range of flexible gathering spaces to encourage collaboration between employees, clients, and industry partners. An adjacent warehouse allows for the delivery and short-term storage of construction materials and supports McCarthy’s prefabrication efforts. The project was structured as a Built-to-Suit through a partnership with the Developer, Tetrad Property Group. DLR Group provided architecture, interior design, MEP engineering, structural engineering and civil engineering services.

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