Project Details
Washington County Detention Center
& Sheriff's patrol facility
Summary
Bushey Feight Morin Architects Inc. provided complete architectural and engineering design for the Original Facility, a new 196 Bed Detention Center, 57,000-gsf complete with all facilities including kitchen, laundry, gymnasium, consulting areas, Sheriff's administration and patrol areas, and facilities for both men and women, work release. The structure was designed for easy expansion.
Sheriff's Patrol Facility (Original Facility) - In 1991, the Washington County Sheriff’s Patrol Building was constructed adjacent to the Washington County Detention Center The facility is a 6,600-gsf structural steel framed building with metal stud and brick veneer envelope. The building was designed to be expanded for a second floor due to site limitations. The facility provides space for clerical support, records, radio room, patrol muster area, patrol report area, two (2) holding cells, C.I.D., interview areas, administration and support areas. Design of the mechanical/electrical systems included vandal resistant M/E systems for HVAC, plumbing, sprinkler, light fixtures, and electrical devices with provisions for future expansion. Specialty systems included CCTV with video recording, holding cells, electric door control, computer network, emergency generator, fire alarm, telephone, and radio system.
In 1993, the JSAP (Jail Substance Abuse Program) and the Minimum Security were designed for a two-(2) phase construction. Phase 1 includes program space for ten (10) housing units totaling 80 beds, 10 of which are scheduled for female housing. The facility was located attached to the existing facility in order that support services and staff could access both the secured areas without having to leave the institution. This also served as a contraband control since many of the inmates would be scheduled for work/release programs. Because this area would house work/release inmates, each housing unit had access to a laundry area in order that the inmate could launder their clothing as required for work. The female units were supplied with a self-contained laundry area so that the intermingling of the female and male inmates would be held at a minimum. Each unit was also supplied with its own toilet and shower facilities. Between each housing unit, an enclosed open-air courtyard was provided that enabled inmates to have a smoking area since smoking was banned within the institution. In discussion with the substance abuse programmers, it was deemed necessary for the inmates involved with the rehabilitation program to have access to smoking areas as part of their treatment.
E-POD Expansion - In 1995, BFM Architects provided design services to the Washington County Detention Center for the development of required program space for the proposed addition. Compiling historical census for both the County and Institution, in order to define the additional beds and support space that the institution would require for a fifteen- (15) year projection, developed this data. This data was further developed into the State of Maryland Facility Program, Parts 1 and 2. The project consisted of the development of a two (2) tier, 74-Bed, Maximum/Medium Security, ADA accessible housing unit that could be managed via direct or indirect control. Included within the housing unit were dayroom and toilet room facilities. In addition to the housing unit, a third floor area, 6400 sf., was provided which would function as classroom and counseling space. This area included a classroom with sixteen (16) computer stations in order that computer technology could be taught. Renovations to the main corridor finishes, conversion of the former work release housing unit to a female housing unit, intake area, medical area, and control console upgrade replacements was also included. Within the Medical Unit, a negative pressure isolation cell was constructed for patient housing air-borne diseases.
Quick Stats
- Building type: Correctional
- Phased over two years
