Modernizations & Restorations

This 29,501 S.F. building is a two-story landmark brick building completed in 1913. The main feature of the stately structure is the roof-mounted exterior metal-clad cupola and clock dormers. On the interior, directly under the cupola is the leaded art glass dome of the two-story rotunda galleria. Other than the remodel work done in 1975, it had undergone little remodeling and remained fairly intact to the architect’s original intent for the building. In 2003 Franklin County commissioned CKJT to restore and modernize this beautiful structure, quality craftsmanship and great attention to detail ensured this building kept the architect’s intent, while updating its electrical, mechanical and functionality. The restoration and modernization was completed in 2006.

A cooperative effort by the school districts of Benton City, Burbank, Finley, Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland. This multi-functional building was designed to house the following vocational programs: Auto Body Technology, Auto Systems Technology, Computer Systems Technician, Construction Trades, Cosmetology Culinary Arts, Dental Assisting, Diesel Technology, Digital Video and TV Production, Early Childhood Education, Fire Fighting and Emergency Medicine, Graphic Communication, Law Enforcement, Network Design and Administration, Pre-Nursing/Medical Occupations, Pre-Veterinary Technician, Radio Broadcasting and Production, Teen Parent/GRADS, Web Design and Administration, and Welding Technology.

CKJT has completed two major modernizations/additions on Kamiakin High School for Kennewick School District. The 1981 modernization added a two story, eighteen classroom unit , extension of the administration unit for more office and counseling space, two more biology classrooms were added to the science building, the student commons area was widened for more cafeteria space and a stage was added and a sidewall of the existing gymnasium was removed and a second gymnasium was added. Growth in the Kennewick School District required the most recent work, including the modernization of the existing building totaling 192,841 square feet, and 36,360 square feet of new construction was added. Coordination efforts had to be of the highest level on these phased projects as the buildings were actively occupied during construction.

The City obtained the old McLoughlin Junior High School building for $85,000 from the local school district after it had sat vacant for ten years. The City chose to obtain ownership of the building, which dated from 1920, to preserve its historic and perceived aesthetic value for the community. The design team was charged with producing a combination preservation/conversion design for the building that would preserve the historic west façade while addressing the present an image of permanence and civic authority, design interior public spaces to convey a feeling of conservative quality; and provide special attention to the city council chambers by producing a design that would invite and facilitate audience participation. The completed building is 73,900 square feet.

In the early 1980’s the Pasco Port Commission determined that their existing airport terminal facilities, built in 1966, had become tonally antiquated and was in need of both expansion and modernization. The Commission selected our firm to create and develop an expansion plan that would be user friendly, organize the flow of airport patrons on site and in the terminal, establish a sense of order and comfort and be aesthetically pleasing. Along with accommodating the clients immediate needs, the ability of the plan to be readily expandable to service future needs was a top priority. These goals were required o be met within a firmly established budget.

We were successful in fulfilling all of these goals and in 1984 fir first contract were let for the redevelopment of the auto parking areas, access roads, and site beautification. In 1985 the terminal expansion began and was completed in late 1986. The greatly expanded (doubled in size to 58,000 square feet), and modernized facility includes a new boarding concourse with five gate positions accommodating both commuter passengers and those required security clearance; a new restraint, gift shop and newsstand; a birth and airy skylight main entrance and central lobby featuring a stairway to the second floor administrative and travel agency office; new contract furnishing throughout and completed site and parking lot redevelopment. This highly successful project has established the Tri-Cities Airport Terminal as the gateway to the region. Since this first commission CKJT has completed over 35 projects at the Tri-Cities Airport.