Polk Street UMC Christian Life Center

Since moving back to Amarillo in 1997, Bell Helicopter has built more than 400,000sf of large hangar and office space for their Amarillo Operations. After providing Construction Administration services on the initial building, our firm has taken all design responsibilities and aided Bell in master planning their entire campus. Buildings include the 525 Assembly and Sub-Assembly building, V-22 Assembly Building Addition, New H-1 Hangar, Paint Facility, and Expansion and Water Test Facility.

To address crowding issues at their current Middle School, Amarillo ISD voted to construct a new 69,000 square foot facility for sixth grade only students at Bowie Middle School. The building encompasses the latest in technology to enhance the student experience including smart technology in every classroom and collaboration areas. Built on a small 4-acre site, the design is 2 story with an open balcony to bring the first and second floor commons together in a tall naturally lit space. The gymnasium is constructed of pre-cast concrete panels and structural concrete tees to provide a safe room for the students and staff in the event of a tornado.

In an effort to replace aging Fire Stations and move them to more strategic locations to serve a growing community, the City of Amarillo is building 3 new Fire Stations. Stations #3 and #9 utilize the same floor plan which houses 1 company of 4 firemen per shift. The exterior features a variety of metal panels to minimize maintenance as well as windows to provide natural lighting throughout the building. The large Apparatus Bay features fast opening 4 fold doors to improve the firemen’s quick response time. Station #3 opened in the spring of 2019 with Station #9 following in October of 2019.

This new approximately 20,000sf facility was designed to house all operations for the Amarillo location of First Capital Bank of Texas as well function as the main banking facility for their customers. The bank features a blend of natural materials including natural stone and wood and integrally colored concrete floors. Additional spaces include a Community room and outdoor patio for special events and a Board room with a second story view of Soncy Street and the latest in teleconferencing technology.

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.

With a desire to complement the native Texas landscape that surrounds the new Quail Creek Ear Nose & Throat, the material selections incorporate natural stone, wood, glass, and Corten metal panels into the exterior design. Taking advantage of a site with extreme grades, this new healthcare building features a large, enclosed garage for private doctor parking and a basement for future growth. The patient section of the facility features state of the art exam rooms and equipment, private sound booths for audiology and testing, allergy testing, and procedure rooms. High vaulted wood ceilings are complimented by clerestory windows to bring natural light into large interior spaces.

From their humble beginnings of the neighborhood convenience store, Toot ‘N Totum has grown into one of the most recognized retail stores in Amarillo. Expanding their services to include car washes, full service lube bays and full-service fast food, they are the largest convenience store chain in the Panhandle. Our firm has successfully worked with the Toot ‘N Totum family for 20+ years continuing to innovate and design to push the company to new horizons. We value our relationship and look forward to many more years of success.

For many years, West Texas A&M University has had a presence in downtown Amarillo with offices and classrooms in the Chase Tower. The programs have outgrown their current space and are now moving into the 4 story former “Commerce Building” in downtown Amarillo. Phase I involved the complete renovation of the exterior of the building changing the appearance and improving the envelope. Phase II finished out the interior of the building with new classrooms, student gathering spaces, faculty offices, and labs. The building opened in 2019 and gives WTAMU a strong permanent residence in downtown Amarillo.