AIA AAJ Annual Conference San Francisco, CA November 6, 2008 Design build/design excellence in Juvenile Justice Presentation by James Kessler, AIA, LEED AP HOK PC Washington, DC Case Study- DC Youth Services Center

Design build/design excellence in Juvenile Justice Public entry at the DC - Oak Hill Youth Center Laurel, MD Compete from Concept-time and cost Compete from Program for best value- design excellence How does Design/build influence design excellence?

Design build/design excellence in Juvenile Justice Design Excellence Shared vision Owner Architect Builder Mayor Anthony Williams at groundbreaking ceremony In D/B competition the program represent the owner

“The Youth Services Center is to be a ‘good neighbor’ and achieve a harmonious fit within its environment. This is important not only for the perceptions of the residents of the surrounding community but also for the perceptions of the youth who will become its clients.” -- Program of Requirements (Ricci Greene & Associates) Case Study- DC Youth Services Center Request for Proposal

“The juvenile detention component should convey by its design that is change- oriented rather than punitive, and that it encourages the development of a positive self identity on the part of the youth who come in contact with it.” -- Program of Requirements (Ricci Greene & Associates) Gallaudet University Buildings DC Youth Services Center Request for Proposal

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