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Our team has executed
the design of more than
3,000 architectural projects
and 1,700 interior design
projects.
Our justice architects have dedicated their 20+
year careers to designing jails, detention facilities,
courthouses, and public safety centers for state,
county and municipal governments. Our designers
understand the intricacies of each building type and
how to work with urban and suburban communities to
navigate difficult political landscapes. Our evidencebased
design approach improves staff retention,
reduces long-term operational costs, and provides
a secure and a safe environment for the inmates,
staff and public. Collectively, our staff’s experience
encompasses more than $2 billion in projects, including
juvenile justice facilities, state prison facilities, city and
county jails, women’s detention facilities, courthouses,
and other government administration buildings.
Wakefield Beasley & Associates (WBA) offers clients high
quality planning, architectural and interior design across
a diversity of corporate capabilities, anchored by an
unwavering commitment to providing exceptional client
service. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we hold
regional offices in Jacksonville and Orlando, Florida, Dallas,
Texas, Charleston, South Carolina, Panama City, Panama
and Shanghai.
Committed to designing environmentally responsible
buildings, WBA maintains a staff of 160 + talented
professionals from a wide range of countries. These include
registered and LEED accredited professionals. Our team
has executed the design of more than 3,000 architectural
projects and 1,700 interior design projects throughout the
United States and six foreign countries. These projects range
in size with projects up to 3 million square feet.

“We believe in the power of design to improve
operational performance, attract and retain top
staff, enhance the overall work environment, and
inspire future innovations.”
Karen Sicner, AIA
Director, Municial/Justice Studio
ksicner@wbassociates.com
With over 30 years of experience in
government + civic design, Karen has been
responsible for designing or managing
over $500 million in construction. Her
thorough understanding of architectural,
engineering, operational and security
components of a building allows her to
proactively manage projects to the benefit
of her clients.
Steve has extensive experience in a
variety of project types that he has gained
over his 30+ year career. He excels at
managing and organizing project teams
on high profile projects. He ensures that
collaboration happens at every stage of
a project, from developing the project
manual to final contract documents.
Steve Defelippi, AIA, LEED AP
Senior Project Manager
sdefelippi@wbassociates.com

Cobb County Adult
Detention Center
Marietta, Georgia
Karen Sicner worked with Cobb County Sheriff’s Office to project future program needs and develop
a master plan to match those needs with logical phases. The first phase was a 384-bed work/release
center. The next phase was $94 million and consisted of a 1,172-bed addition, new intake and transport
area, new video visitation center, new staff lockers and administration area; and renovations at the
existing medical and mental areas, kitchen, laundry and staff support and jail administration. Extensive
research was undertaken, including visiting new intake centers across the country, to develop new
procedures and processes that would insure the facility would operate at maximum efficiency and
safety. This project is serving as a model for new facilities throughout the County.

Jefferson Station
Police Precinct and
Public Library
Jefferson, Georgia
The Jefferson Station renovation project is a great example of government entities revitalizing old
structures for public utilization and community improvement. Built in an abandoned Food Lion, the
project challenged Wakefield Beasley to coordinate the needs of multiple city departments into one
cohesive design. By mobilizing the programming process quickly, the firm was able to provide multiple
schematic design options from which the client could choose the best path forward for final design
and construction. Wakefield Beasley was able to provide distinct space for community meetings, public
library and the police station in one development while transforming the exterior with unique façade
enhancements.

United States
Bankruptcy Court
Aberdeen, Mississippi
A 47,000 square foot two-story Courthouse for the Northeast District of Mississippi that houses two stateof-the-art
courtrooms and Judges Chambers. The facility also contains Clerk of the Court and other
Bankruptcy operations along with space for U.S. Trustees and U.S. Marshall’s Offices. The exterior design
is classical in concept, utilizing brick and precast concrete to emphasize the stature and stability of the
Federal Government and reflect the importance of the facility.

Forsyth County
Courthouse and Jail
Cumming, Georgia
Wakefield Beasley was tasked with delivering a new courthouse and jail facility to address Forsyth
County’s growing needs and improve upon security measures in place in their current facilities. The firm
proposed a design solution that provided multiple opportunities for imminent and future growth in the
form of vacant spaces on each floor and expansion space on-site. Designers also included a bridge
that connects the courthouse to the jail to allow the safe transport of inmates between both facilities.
Despite a shortened project schedule, the project was delivered on time and under budget. Forsyth
County continues to call upon Wakefield Beasley for county improvement projects.

Flowery Branch
City Hall
Flowery Branch, Georgia
The City of Flowery Branch has created a master plan to revitalize the center of the town. As part of
this process, Wakefield Beasley was hired to design a new city hall to consolidate all major municipal
facilities into one complex while providing desirable retail and community spaces in the main city block.
With a fixed budget and limited space, the firm was tasked with designing distinct spaces for all city
functions as well as parking and plaza space. Wakefield Beasley has proposed a design solution that
will work with the challenging site topography to maximize facility space in a non-traditional industrial
warehouse aesthetic with a demonstrable civic presence. The design team is working closely with
the construction manager to ensure all of the client’s needs are met in the design phase in terms of
programing and constructibility. The resulting facility will centralize the administrative, court and police
functions in a unique complex evocative of the small town character of Flowery Branch.

Berkeley Lake
City Hall
City Of Berkeley Lake, Georgia
Wakefield Beasley & Associates provided Architectural Design Services for the City of Berkeley Lake’s
City Hall. The new 3,750 square feet City Hall is located on approximately 1.85-acres. The facility includes
the city’s administrative offices, a city council/public meeting room and an emergency supply and
communications area.
The City Hall blends with the wooded, residential character of the community taking advantage of
the site’s proximity and view of Lake Berkeley. The facility design is flexible to accommodate a variety
of community meetings, community functions, and future expansion. In addition, the design utilizes
sustainable building practices (including LEED principles) to minimize the facility’s impact on the
environment and reduce long term maintenance and operations costs.

Terrell County Youth
Detention Center
Dawson, Georgia
Designed to re-purpose an existing correctional boot camp for youth engaging in criminal behavior, the
Terrell County Youth Detention Center project capitalized on an existing structure and expanded it for
evolving needs. While the budget was limited, Wakefield Beasley was able to craft a design solution that
fit programming requirements to create a durable and normative juvenile facility environment within
the existing campus. The firm proposed multiple options with material and system evaluation to lower
costs and increase project deliverables. The design team implemented six-sided prefabricated cells to
eliminate joints and added a comprehensive housing component to the campus to fully transition the
program from boot camp to correction.

Oconee County
Detention Center
Walhalla, South Carolina
Oconee County had a long wish list for its new Detention Center and a very limited budget to deliver
it. Wakefield Beasley worked with the client to choose pre-engineered building systems and concrete
masonry construction to meet the strict budget requirements without compromising the programing
and security needs of the new facility. The overall design replaces an outdated structure, increases
housing and has more of an industrial aesthetic than a typical jail. Where other designers would try to
prescribe a one-size-fits-all design approach to this type of challenging municipal project, Wakefield
Beasley worked closely with the client to deliver the appropriate design solution. The facility now meets
current and future county needs in a safe, secure and efficient space.

Haralson County
Detention Center
Buchanan, Georgia
Wakefield Beasley & Associates worked with Comprehensive Program Services to renovate and convert
28,000 sf of an existing probation detention center into the County Jail and Sheriff’s Office. The scope
included demolition, renovation and new construction. Renovated spaces include booking, laundry,
kitchen, court and administrative areas, and included a total of 124 inmate beds with 6 outdoor fenced
recreation yards. In addition to the renovation, a new Sheriff’s Office wing was added to the existing
building.

Central PDC
Conversion
Cadwell, Georgia
WBA was chosen to assist GSFIC and the GA Department of Juvenile Justice in renovating the former
Central Probation Detention Center. The existing single story, 26,900 sq. ft. PDC is being converted
into a program and support building containing lobby/entry, administrative offices for DJJ staff,
multipurpose room/visitation, intake/holding, central control, medical, laundry, kitchen and dining hall,
6-8 Classrooms, open area/library and teacher work rooms. New construction consists of two new 12,850
sf housing unit with control rooms and a new gymnasium, outdoor recreation areas, medical offices,
installation of perimeter security fencing and installation of a central control room with CCTV system
throughout facility / campus.

Madison County
Jail Addition
Danielville, Georgia
The Madison County Jail addition consists of a new, $2.65 M, two-story, 32 bed cell block. The new
building houses 12 new cells, storage rooms, shower and support areas. The new cell building ties into
the existing observation tower. Additionally, renovation includes the sally port, control room, front office
area and kitchen. The addition has space for installing more cell blocks in the future, and provides easy
access for maintenance. The project was completed $90,000 under budget.

Riverbend
Correctional Facility
Milledgeville, Georgia
Riverbend Correctional Facility provides housing for 1500 inmates for the State of Georgia and was designed
to meet LEED silver design criteria. The facility was planned and constructed to add an additional 500 beds.
Riverbend consists of 12 new detention buildings. These buildings include an Intake / Processing Center, Outdoor
Recreation (walking trail, soccer filed and basketball courts), covered basketball courts with padded sports floor,
Dormitory and cell housing buildings, Administrative offices, Staff locker rooms and muster/training room, Dining and
food service, Laundry facility, Medical infirmary and clinic and an indoor and outdoor visiting center.
Winner of the 2012 design build honor award.
Full service architecture and engineering services were provided that included civil, architecture, structural,
electrical, mechanical, fire protection and landscape architecture. Design and construction were completed in 15
months.

Wakefield Beasley & Associates
5200 Avalon Boulevard, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009
p. 770.209.9393
www.wbassociates.com