Founded in 1977, Klein McCarthy Architects has from its inception cultivated a specialty in justice architecture and public facility design, with over 90 completed justice projects and a solid base of satisfied, long term clients. Firm owner Scott W. Fettig brings decades of experience in leading a team of architects, designers and specialists to provide a justice and government oriented practice for our clients.
With a focus on the upper Midwest we have successfully serviced dozens of counties and other government entities in Minnesota and the surrounding region. We bring both extensive experience and a practical approach to every project. With designs that provide safe, efficient buildings for law enforcement operations, functional government services facilities, and distinguished settings for legal proceedings we have developed an esteemed reputation as a leader in public sector design in the region.
For large or small communities, our buildings express a commitment to the public sector and a careful balance of cost with aesthetic appeal.
With a focus on the upper Midwest we have successfully serviced dozens of counties and other government entities in Minnesota and the surrounding region. We bring both extensive experience and a practical approach to every project. With designs that provide safe, efficient buildings for law enforcement operations, functional government services facilities, and distinguished settings for legal proceedings we have developed an esteemed reputation as a leader in public sector design in the region.
For large or small communities, our buildings express a commitment to the public sector and a careful balance of cost with aesthetic appeal.
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Klein McCarthy Architects believes in integrating sustainable design initiatives into every project.
Our design philosophy is to first explore every energy saving and sustainable option that has no cost impact as part of our typical design process.
LEED certification and the incorporation of critical building elements are sensitive issues that need to be established early in the design criteria.
Our firm has experience with projects involving LEED certification as well as many that did not pursue this certification but incorporated various sustainable features.
Our design philosophy is to first explore every energy saving and sustainable option that has no cost impact as part of our typical design process.
LEED certification and the incorporation of critical building elements are sensitive issues that need to be established early in the design criteria.
Our firm has experience with projects involving LEED certification as well as many that did not pursue this certification but incorporated various sustainable features.
Klein McCarthy Architects was hired to review jail data, prepare a space program for a new Law Enforcement Center and Jail facility, and provide a site masterplan to show the relationship of the new LEC and Jail in relation to the existing Courthouse and existing LEC/ Jail buildings.
For this study, Klein McCarthy Architects provided recommendations for the best placement and design of the Law Enforcement Center building expansion while least impacting the historical Courthouse and its grounds.
For this study, Klein McCarthy Architects provided recommendations for the best placement and design of the Law Enforcement Center building expansion while least impacting the historical Courthouse and its grounds.
Blue Earth County, MN determined that despite a limited budget, their new Justice Center should be a model for Sustainable Design in the region.
While to date no LEED Certified detention center had been built in the state of Minnesota, the client asked the Design team to develop strategies to achieve LEED Certification.
The brief for the design was to produce a cost effective solution that would also serve as a symbol to the community of the county's commitment to Public Safety and Sustainability.
While to date no LEED Certified detention center had been built in the state of Minnesota, the client asked the Design team to develop strategies to achieve LEED Certification.
The brief for the design was to produce a cost effective solution that would also serve as a symbol to the community of the county's commitment to Public Safety and Sustainability.
Klein McCarthy is providing full design services for the Barnes County Jail and LEC.
The new facility includes a 46 bed Jail, 911 Dispatch Center, EOC / Training Center, Sheriffs' Offices, and other support functions as a one stop location for public safety functions which had previously been located in multiple buildings.
Replacing a 100 year old antiquated Jail, the new Jail uses modular steel cells, a rear chase design for easy maintenance, and a central control to maximize visibility.
The facility provides multiple inmate classifications including mental health and a negative pressure air unit.
The new facility includes a 46 bed Jail, 911 Dispatch Center, EOC / Training Center, Sheriffs' Offices, and other support functions as a one stop location for public safety functions which had previously been located in multiple buildings.
Replacing a 100 year old antiquated Jail, the new Jail uses modular steel cells, a rear chase design for easy maintenance, and a central control to maximize visibility.
The facility provides multiple inmate classifications including mental health and a negative pressure air unit.
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