The new mental health unit consists of two pods that have a capacity of up to 98 beds, four levels of security, and an office and counseling spaces, as well as facilities for video court processing. To create a more therapeutic, calming environment, we introduced more daylight into the space. Adjacent to the unit is a mental health treatment area, which accommodates both inmates in the mental health pods and those undergoing treatment for mental issues throughout the entire facility. The general population unit includes two new pods that can accommodate up to 160 inmates in a dorm style setting, and also enables the county to provide flexibility for future operational programming that is being considered.

The addition matches the exterior of the original facility and was designed to be operationally efficient, allowing for clear lines of sight and ample sound absorption. We provided architectural and engineering services, including programming, site/civil, security/technology, and mechanical, electrical and plumbing.