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Joy Evans Therapeutic recreation center building; exterior photo with lots of greenspace and pathways to the wood and grey building; pointed roof with large windows
Exterior of rec center at dusk, with windows glowing under a purple sunset sky. White sidewalks meander around the building, through areas with native plants and low bushes
Indoor swimming pool with large windows and wooden accents, featuring several people sitting and standing nearby.
first image; Semicircular exterior courtyard wrapped by the wood and window-clad exterior of the building. second image;
Modern gym private ballet room with large windows; mirrors on the left side wall and people on yoga mats doing exercises
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Exterior rendering of the Davidson County Juvenile Courthouse located on the Nashville Youth Center for Empowerment justice campus, with lush landscaping, people passing by, and a view of the new parking structure with multicolored mesh wall panels that enclose the second and third levels.

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DLR Group Justice Design Leaders to Present at NCJFCJ’s 89th Annual Conference

Join our team at NCJFCJ’s 89th Annual Conference to discuss what justice architecture can and should mean for our communities.

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Front Approach for FL 2nd District Court of Appeal, Bernie McCabe Courthouse; columned and curved with large column like windows on the building face

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Justice Design News

Curving Toward Justice: Bernie McCabe Courthouse Unveiled in St. Petersburg

A new chapter in Florida’s judicial history began on February 21, 2026, as the Second District Court of Appeal officially opened the Bernie McCabe Courthouse.

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5 people standing in front of a construction site with a ceremonial pile of dirt to represent groundbreaking at Canadian County Courthouse

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Canadian County Courthouse Groundbreaking Celebrates Tradition and Modern, Purpose-Driven Design

As the famed Route 66 that winds through El Reno, Okla. turns 100, Canadian County is creating a new courthouse for future generations.

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“Users Are the Experts on Themselves”: How People Shape the Spaces They Use

DLR Group’s research-informed, human-centered design treats the lived experience as a form of design intelligence.

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Architectural rendering; Southeast-facing view of the courthouse exterior with tall vertical windows and a prominent glass wall revealing the three-story central stairwell. Visitors walk along clear, landscaped pathways surrounding the building.

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Justice Design News

Benton County Advancing Steadily on Oregon’s Most Modern Justice Campus

DLR Group designed the new Benton County Courthouse and District Attorney’s Office to reflect a shift in justice infrastructure from a place for legal proceedings to a civic anchor for safety, accessibility, and resilience.

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interior of Clackamas County Courthouse; large open concept lobby space with a varied seating and double height space; staircase at the back wall

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Beyond the Blueprint: What P3 Projects Really Teach Design Firms

From risk to design vision, we’ve distilled the lessons P3s reveal about clear goals, communication, and collaboration.

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A conference room with glass wall into hallway has floor to ceiling windows looking onto the back of the Portlandia sculpture

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Greenbuild International Conference & Expo

Explore deep-energy retrofits and community climate resilience with our K12 and Historic Preservation experts at this year’s Greenbuild Conference in Los Angeles.

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Helicopter flies steel beam bearing a potted cedar tree and the US flag past the Washington State Capitol dome on its way to the Pritchard Building. Photo Courtesy of Taras Yaremchuk/BNBuilders

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Historic Pritchard Building Celebrates Topping Out at Washington State Capitol

DLR Group celebrated the topping out of the historic Pritchard Building marking a significant milestone in the rehabilitation of the modernist landmark.

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Joy Evans Therapeutic recreation center building; exterior photo with lots of greenspace and pathways to the wood and grey building; pointed roof with large windows

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DLR Group Unveils Joy Evans Therapeutic Recreation Center

The Joy Evans Therapeutic Recreation Center is a new model for wellness-centered, neuroinclusive public infrastructure.

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Mark Ryan, FAIA

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DLR Group Names Mark Ryan to Justice+Civic Design Leader

With a legacy of award-winning design, Mark Ryan, FAIA, joins DLR Group to inspire Justice+Civic projects across the Southwest.

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DLR Group Senior Principal and Global Justice+Civic Leader Darrell Stelling, AIA, DBIA

Darrell Stelling

Global Justice+Civic Leader Senior Principal
DLR Group Senior Principal and Global Justice+Civic Leader Darrell Stelling, AIA, DBIA

Darrell Stelling

AIA, DBIA
Senior Principal Global Justice+Civic Leader
Darrell leads our firm's Justice+Civic Sector. He has dedicated his career to the design of justice facilities that elevate behavioral, environmental, and social betterment, resulting in healing, equity, and transformation for the individual and community.
Amy Hoffman

Amy Hoffman

Justice+Civic Leader Principal
Amy Hoffman

Amy Hoffman

NCIDQ, LEED AP
Principal Justice+Civic Leader
Amy leads programming, strategic planning, and interior design projects, focused on our firm’s Justice+Civic Sector. She is a Prosci-certified change manager, experienced in designing large and secure work environments. She leads stakeholder engagement for county and state-level work cultures.
Rachel Chung

Rachel Chung

Senior Client Leader Principal
Rachel Chung

Rachel Chung

AIA, NCARB
Principal Senior Client Leader
Rachel is a senior client leader for the firm. As a registered architect with over 30 years of experience across k-12, civic, justice, and federal sectors, including large-scale U.S. embassies in challenging global contexts, Rachel cultivates client relationships and mentors emerging professionals.
Michael B. Ross

Michael B. Ross

Architect Principal
Michael B. Ross

Michael B. Ross

AIA, NCARB
Principal Architect
Michael is an architect with over 40 years in planning, programming, and design across essential government facilities. He often presents at AIA conferences and holds advisory positions for the City and County of Sonoma.
Erica Ceder, AIA, LEED AP

Erica Ceder

Historic Preservation Leader Principal
Erica Ceder, AIA, LEED AP

Erica Ceder

AIA, LEED AP
Principal Historic Preservation Leader
Erica leads our preservation services, the restoration and rehabilitation of historic buildings. With over 25 years of experience, she balances preservation with functional, cost-effective solutions. She also leads our Portland office, championing culture and business acumen among its employee owners.
Matthew Gulsvig

Matthew Gulsvig

Architect Principal
Matthew Gulsvig

Matthew Gulsvig

AIA, LEED AP
Principal Architect
Matthew is a client leader who seeks design excellence through creative problem solving. His work has been recognized with numerous awards, including the 2022 AIA Young Architect Award. He also leads our Nashville office, championing culture and business acumen among its employee owners.
Lori Coppenrath

Lori Coppenrath

Justice+Civic Planning Leader Principal
Lori Coppenrath

Lori Coppenrath

Principal Justice+Civic Planning Leader
Lori is a planning leader for our firm’s Justice+Civic Sector. She is responsible for programming and planning public safety centers, courts, police and sheriff stations, dispatch centers, and adult secure treatment facilities.
April Pottorff

April Pottorff

Justice+Civic Leader Principal
April Pottorff

April Pottorff

FAIA
Principal Justice+Civic Leader
April is a justice+civic leader for the firm. Her experience spans public safety facilities, municipal complexes, adult secure treatment facilities, and courthouses, and she is a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects.

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