Justice Beyond the Cell Block: Why Administrative Space Matters in Jail Design
From training and evidence to wellness and storage, effective jail design goes well beyond the cell block.
Elevatus’ Craig Armstrong Talks Westville Prison Project on Podcast
Craig Armstrong joined the Detailed podcast by ARCAT to discuss how the Elevatus team leveraged precast concrete as a central design and delivery strategy on the massive Westville State Prison project.
Adams County Sheriff Launches Mural Initiative Following NSA Presentation from Elevatus
The Adams County Sheriff’s Office has launched a new initiative to install murals in detention housing dayrooms, creating a more supportive environment for residents and staff. Sheriff Mawhorr shared that the idea was inspired by a National Sheriffs’ Association presentation where Dr. Deanna Dwenger discussed color psychology in correctional settings….
Putnam County YMCA Breaks Ground on Phase II Natatorium
The Putnam County YMCA celebrated the groundbreaking of Phase II – the Natatorium addition in Greencastle, Indiana, marking an important step forward in the facility’s long-term growth. Designed to meet current community needs while planning for the future, Phase II will add more than 13,000 square feet and includes a…
Elevatus featured in Journal Gazette for Top 10 national justice design ranking
Elevatus was featured in the Journal Gazette following our third consecutive Top 10 national ranking for justice design in Building Design+Construction’s Giants 400. Read more here!
Groundbreaking Celebrated at Wildwood Racquet + Wellness Club
Elevatus Architecture, Tonn and Blank Construction, Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker, and Wildwood Racquet + Wellness Club celebrated a groundbreaking today, marking the next chapter for the local club. The project reimagines the facility with approximately 20,000 square feet of interior renovations, exterior updates, and new outdoor dining spaces designed…
Justice Design News Highlights Dr. Deanna Dwenger’s Upcoming Presentation at the National Sheriffs’ Association Winter Conference
Justice Design News recently published a preview of Dr. Deanna Dwenger’s National Sheriffs’ Association Winter Conference presentation, “Behind the Bars: A Psychologist’s Perspective on Designing for Mental Health in Corrections,” exploring how the environments we design can either intensify stress or support healing inside justice settings. Read it here.