Parks Maintenance Building & Public Restroom

City of Chelan Washington | $3.6 million budget

Parks Maintenance Facility

City of Chelan, Washington
$3.5 Million | 4,200 Square Feet

The Parks Maintenance Facility represents a strategic investment in operational excellence, architectural quality, and long-term system stewardship. I led full lifecycle project management from concept through design and construction, delivering the $3.5 million, 4,200-square-foot facility on time and under budget.

An Ad Hoc Steering Committee was formed to evaluate scope, siting, and budget parameters to ensure the project aligned with broader system goals. Early in the planning process, I initiated the inclusion of public-facing restrooms, recognizing that the park’s existing facilities were both beyond their service life and insufficient for current demand. Integrating this component allowed the project to simultaneously address operational needs and visitor experience.

The steel building was intentionally designed to balance architectural presence with lifecycle durability and cost efficiency. Clean lines, high ceilings, and generous natural lighting create a workspace that feels open and purposeful rather than purely utilitarian. Thoughtful detailing and material selection ensure longevity while maintaining cost-effective square footage. Small design decisions — from circulation flow to storage integration — significantly improved daily functionality.

The facility includes a central workshop with vehicle maintenance bays, administrative offices, and a break room and kitchen to support team cohesion. Maintenance staff were consulted throughout the design process, resulting in strong ownership of the final product. Their input shaped workflow efficiencies and equipment storage solutions, and the completed facility has meaningfully increased both productivity and morale.

This project reflects my broader philosophy: infrastructure should not be merely functional, but thoughtfully designed to serve people, perform efficiently, and endure. Strong partnerships with an accomplished design team ensured the final result achieved both architectural integrity and operational excellence.