Sustainable
Vasco A. Smith, Jr. Administrative Building
This 1960’s era building was designed by a renowned Memphis Architect. Memphis is losing its mid-century modern buildings due to the prevailing notion that they can’t be updated effectively or economically.
The design aims the 12-story Shelby County Administrative Building by providing a energy efficient envelope with new building systems, more efficient planning, and a better work flow.
Our goal was to create a framework for reinvigorating the interior spaces by providing a clearly organized and transparent environment in which to conduct the inner workings of county government. We developed an organizing strategy that could easily be adapted to the ever-changing needs of all the County departments, allowing increased occupancy and usefulness of the building.
