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Funded by urban renewal dollars, this project provides a stronger police presence and redevelopment catalyst in a transitional neighborhood. It consolidates the Department’s Property and Evidence Division; houses the Gang Task Force, Traffic Division, and temporary holding cells; and provides working space for detectives and staff. A large meeting space accommodates both police training and community uses. Mackenzie provided comprehensive A/E services, working within a CM/GC project delivery method.Learn more

Mackenzie was retained by the City of Lake Oswego to design a roadway safety improvement and stormwater drainage system for West Bay Road and Virginia Way, design pavement sections for West Bay Road and Virginia Way, and work with the adjacent neighbors to determine issues they had regarding stormwater and street problems. Throughout the design phase, Mackenzie engineers worked closely with Lake Oswego staff to adapt and modify City standards and still meet project goals. The re-design of this residential street utilized green street solutions, providing water quality and reduced flow on...Learn more

Mackenzie provided comprehensive A/E services for the renovation and expansion of the Vancouver Police West Precinct. The project consisted of renovation of the existing 7,000 SF precinct and the addition of approximately 27,800 SF to create a new 34,800 SF state-of-the-art policing facility. A one-and-a-half-story glass entry serves as a hinge joining old and new. The design follows the standards and vernacular established in the Vancouver Police East Precinct building, also designed by Mackenzie, to provide easy recognition as a Vancouver Police facility. The exterior consists of cost-...Learn more

The Vancouver Police East Precinct station presents a clear presence in a highly visible area for the Police Department and the City of Vancouver. The Police Department occupies 17,500 SF of space, including administration, patrol, custody (short-term holding), detectives, crime prevention, and phone reporting activities. The remaining 8,500 SF houses the City’s Construction Services Department. The approximately five-acre site accommodates the station and a two-acre neighborhood park. The award-winning project was designed to meet LEED criteria for sustainability.Learn more

To meet the needs of the growing City of Sandy Transit system, Mackenzie, leading a multidisciplinary design team, provided design through construction services for the new main transit station in Sandy. Preliminary efforts included working with City staff, elected officials, and the public to create a station design meeting business community, rider, and transit system needs. Design work included modifying traffic flow patterns on multiple roadways, Centennial Plaza improvements to accommodate transit operations, installation of a restroom facility, and provision of a custom-designed transit...Learn more

The exterior of this two-story facility was developed to meet the City of Sandy’s stringent design standards. Exterior elements consist of fiber cement lap siding, board and batten, a concrete masonry unit base, gabled roofing and architectural aluminum clad windows. Exterior site improvements included stormwater retention and treatment, secure covered parking, and pervious asphalt. The completed facility houses the Sandy Police Department with space designed to allow use by visiting law enforcement agencies. Interior program elements include: a public lobby; private offices; a large briefing...Learn more

These 10,500 SF fire stations are based on a prototype design adapted to the needs of each site. Design documents were developed concurrently, and the stations bid together, with selection of a single contractor. Staggered construction allowed crews to transition from site to site—creating sufficient savings for the City to accept the bid alternate for a fourth bay for each station. Each facility has four apparatus bays, offices, display museum, auxiliary equipment storage, turn-out laundry, and shop areas in addition to living quarters, which include dorms, kitchen, and workout areas. The...Learn more

Mackenzie was hired by the City of Hood River to develop a needs assessment, investigate options for remodeling and expanding their existing headquarter station, and forecast remodel/expansion costs vs. options developed to construct a new station. Following the completion of the needs assessment phase of the project, Mackenzie was retained to complete the design and engineering of the project, assist the City with public bidding process and participate with the City in the construction administration phase of the project. Construction of the 21,500 SF facility commenced in May 2011 and was...Learn more

Mackenzie provided full architecture and engineering services to the City of Hillsboro for two new “sister” fire stations, Cherry Lane and Jones Farm. The stations feature similar floor plans with three apparatus bays each, training rooms, office space, and volunteer facilities. The apparatus bays feature integrated components for rope rescue training. Cherry Lane is the larger of the two stations at 16,672 SF, while the Jones Farm Fire Station encompasses 13,400 SF and serves the area around the Hillsboro Airport. The buildings are designed with masonry block shells and curved metal roofs...Learn more

Mackenzie was selected to develop a needs assessment and conceptual design, forecast project costs, and create materials to aid in the bond campaign efforts for the development of a new 20,000 SF station for the City of Buckley. The project team, including the design team and key staff from the Buckley Fire Department, worked together to develop a conceptual design that fit in well with the surrounding community and met the needs of the expanding volunteer department. A series of site and floor plan studies was developed and a visioning session was held with the Department and community...Learn more