Panhandle Plains Higher Education Foundation

The internationally prominent American Quarter Horse Foundation desired to change it’s existing AQHA Heritage Center in Amarillo, Texas to a Hall of Fame and Museum to recognize the achievements of its members and their horses, and to display artifacts from the history of the American Quarter Horse.  The existing 18 year old facility was in need of a complete renovation, both inside and outside, as their need for additional space for archival quality storage areas and conservation of exhibits was critical.

In an effort to move Coca Cola from their previous location in downtown Amarillo to an area more suitable for their business, The Amarillo Economic Development Corporation stepped in to move them to the Centerport development east of town.  This new 92,000 sf facility give Coca Cola Refreshments a fresh start while allowing them to grow and continue to serve as a major employer of Amarillo residents.

The new Convention Center parking garage and retail building is one of the many new structures constructed in downtown Amarillo, Texas.  Located between the new Convention Center Hotel and the new Xcel Energy building, the 4+ floor parking garage provides needed parking for Hodgetown Stadium, Civic Center, Convention Center Hotel, and Globe News Center for the Performing Arts. Over 26,000 SF of retail space covers 2 sides of the new structure which will include restaurants, shopping, and entertainment.

Maxor’s mail order prescription operations needed a facility to house pharmacists, pharm techs and new automated prescription filling equipment.  Maxor wanted to portray their corporation as a technology leader as well as a full service pharmacy.  Maxor wanted forward looking exterior with prefinished aluminum composite panels and some brick elements reflecting historic downtown Amarillo.  The automation equipment on the fill floor can fill, and ship 8,000 prescriptions a day.  Translucent panels provide diffused light on the fill floor.  Open office areas have natural light from clear story windows on the north and east.

A complete Historical Restoration of the prestigious Santa Fe Building in downtown Amarillo, Texas. This 138,000 square foot building was purchased by Potter County in 1996 and Lavin Architects was commissioned to renovate the building to house all of the offices of Potter County as well as restoring many of the building’s architectural features. The building was originally built in 1928 by the Santa Fe Railroad Company and consists of 12 floors with a penthouse, a basement and a sub basement.

An addition to the existing Museum of the Llano Estacado made possible by the widow of entertainer Jimmy Dean, The Jimmy Dean Museum houses exhibit space for artifacts and memorabilia detailing his rise from poverty and obscurity in Plainview to become an influential entertainer and food industry entrepreneur. The new facility also contains a store for merchandise and serves as the new entrance to the existing museum.