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Nashville’s Bold New Vision for Juvenile Justice

Until recently, youth in crisis in Nashville and Davidson County, Tenn., faced a system that could no longer support their needs. The area’s aging juvenile facility, which opened in 1994, offered limited pre-trial housing and was misaligned with the city’s goals of rehabilitation and holistic well-being. As the need for services had grown over the years, many agencies and programs were displaced to make room for housing or courtroom expansion, which diluted the impact of services meant to support youth and families.

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Trauma significantly impacts development, which is why justice reform and thoughtful design are crucial partners in this initiative.”

Todd Orr, AIA Principal, Senior Architect

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The Architect’s Newspaper

DLR Group Transforms a Commuter School into a Welcoming Environment

A new gateway building at Evergreen Valley College in San Jose is setting a new standard for community college design.

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The Architect’s Newspaper

Mass Timber Aplin Center Underway at Texas A&M

The Aplin Center showcases mass timber design by DLR Group and Pickard Chilton and fosters hospitality innovation and education.

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Columbus Breaks Ground on Nation’s Biggest Mass Timber Student Residence

9th and High paves the way for the future of low-carbon, innovative student housing nationwide.

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Hospitality Experts Reveal Trends Fueling Hotel Growth

DLR Group’s Hospitality Leader Ed Wilms shares insights on rising trends and how design is reshaping the guest experience.

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Identity

Global Outlook, Local Presence

DLR Group’s Dubai studio evolves into an 80-plus multidisciplinary hub delivering landmark integrated design across the Middle East.

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The Real Deal

DLR Group Debuts First Mass Timber Hotel in Lake Tahoe Region

DLR Group is pioneering the use of mass timber in hospitality with the launch of a new mass timber hotel, Common Pine.

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Correctional News

Nashville’s Bold New Vision for Juvenile Justice

Nashville Youth Campus for Empowerment is a realization of community vision and a statement of values on how a city should treat its most vulnerable youth.

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San Quentin Takes a Holistic Approach to Incarceration and Reintegration

The San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, opening in 2026, marks a transformative shift from traditional incarceration to a focus on education, mental health, and social reintegration.