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The existing Jay County Jail/Security Center, originally constructed in 1984, was in need of renovations and additions to relieve overcrowding. A new 38,540 sf addition completed in 2010 brought an innovative design for the project and transforms existing spaces into new programs with clear lines of sights for enhanced security….
This 157,731 sf five-story unit is part of the North Carolina Central Prison System’s maximum-security complex. Corridors connect it to the Regional Medical Center located on the same site. The architects at Elevatus designed both facilities. Three levels of treatment–Crisis, Intensive, and Residential–are provided in the Mental Health Facility, which…
The City of Fort Wayne and Allen County Government required additional space to accommodate the growing needs of their various departments. Significant renovations upgraded the existing government building, transforming it into a state-of-the-art office complex that encompasses public spaces, collaborative zones, and secure areas. Of primary importance are the building’s efficient/citizen-first…
A downtown development anchored by Parkview Field, Harrison Square is home to the minor league Fort Wayne TinCaps baseball team. The entire venue, completed in 2009, was built on underutilized urban land. Included in the development are a ball park, a parking garage with a conference center, a hotel and…
This church was relocated from downtown Fort Wayne to a new, undeveloped 4-acre site. The design team at Elevatus Architecture developed a master plan which called for designing the site in cruciform with a circular drive showcasing the new sanctuary and fellowship buildings.
Weir Cook Terminal was one of the first new terminals to be constructed after September 11, 2001. Thus, its design takes into consideration not only the comfort and convenience of the general traveling public but also the heightened security needs of everyone working within and passing through. Contained in the…
Included in this project was the relocation of the state certified and recognized Fire and Police Academies, the newly formed Fort Wayne Area Public Safety Foundation, and training programs for other frontline emergency services as well as anti-terrorism and business personnel. The facility features a crime/fire strategy planning center, a self-defense…
