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The line between function and aesthetics is blurred and hard to see. That’s for the best. - Nick Dickinson, II
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Start at the CenterWe identified this building as the functional center of the campus and wanted to do something significant to mark that. The sky light, which is the focal center of the building, accomplishes that goal. It also pours an incredible amount of natural light deep into the structure and provides stylistic cues repeated throughout the building. go to project details |
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Down by the RiverWhat’s great about this building isn’t necessarily the hotel but the conference center. A building that feels contemporary and open while remaining traditionally Southern, the design judiciously uses windows and light to form a spatial relationship that addresses both the building and the Riverwalk. The result is a structure with a lot of interaction and activity both inside and out. go to project details |
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A Modest ProposalWe knew this building had to feel like a bank, communicating those elements of responsibility and stability customers look for in a financial institution. But because this was a new bank, it couldn't feel lavish. Opulence had to be set aside in favor of clean, classic and bright. We were very focused on scale, making sure it fit within the parameters of the site. We also considered historic context, incorporating a lot of varied decorative cues. go to project details |
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History at HomeDickinson Architects prepared contract documents for the facade restoration of both the Woodrow Wilson House and the Boyhood Home of Joseph Lamar. go to project details |
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On the ClockDickinson Architects provided architectural services and defined the scope of work for the restoration of this 100-year old courthouse in Crawfordville, Georgia. go to project details |
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Four Alarm ArchitectureDickinson Architects worked with the owner to renovate the façade of this historic 3-story fire station in downtown Augusta. go to project details |
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Built for BooksDesigned to sit low on a lightly wooded lot on a busy corner in Augusta, the Friedman Branch Library was designed to both draw attention to the natural surroundings while remaining an unobtrusive part of the urban landscape. go to project details |
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Built for SpeedWith an emergency services facility, the primary concern is always functionality. go to project details |
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Check Out This LibraryThe floor plan for this facility is a square rotated 45 degrees on another square and focuses on the circulation desk area which opens to a vaulted ceiling and windows above. go to project details |
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Law and OrderDickinson Architects provided architectural, programming, and contract administration services for the $15,000,000 Joint Law Enforcement Center in Augusta, Georgia. go to project details |
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Working Within a FootprintThe challenges in developing a new master plan for Paine College were the established campus footprint and the need to preserve and protect the historic integrity of the both the school and its buildings. go to project details |
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Bringing New to the OldOur goal, quite simply, was to bring new life to one of the more historic sections of Augusta, Ga. go to project details |
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Serving a CommunityThis community center in the Harlem-Grovetown area (just outside of Augusta, Georgia) is half of a two building development designed by Nicholas Dickinson & Associates for the Columbia County Board of Commissioners. go to project details |
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Strong MedicineThis project is the first phase of a master plan that will develop a small health care park for this area of Augusta, Georgia. go to project details |
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Stitching Up ExpansionThis 152,931 square foot manufacturing facility was designed in three phases to accommodate the future growth of Augusta Sportswear. go to project details |
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Dual Purpose DesignDickinson Architects provided analysis and design of all architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical requirements for Albion Kaolin’s combination office/laboratory. go to project details |
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Education by DesignDickinson Architects coordinated the effort to centralize the Richmond County Board of Education to a two building-complex in downtown Augusta. This facility includes highly integrated computer, communication and presentation systems for nearly 300 employees. go to project details |
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A Statement for StudentsThis school was designed not only as a place of learning, but also as an example of how schools are evolving, both in terms of architecture and teaching. go to project details |
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Restoring our HeritageThis restoration of the former Houghton Elementary School involved not only rehabilitating the first two floors of the impressive structure, but also putting the schools modern needs into a historic context. go to project details |
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Athletics and AdaptabilityThe Paine College Health Sciences Athletic Complex is the most recent addition to the Paine College campus in Augusta, Ga. Faced with a continually changing and growing student population, the college requested classrooms and laboratory space be incorporated into a new athletic complex. go to project details |
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In Good HealthDickinson Architects provided comprehensive analysis and design for all of the architectural, civil, structural, mechanical and electrical engineering for this two story structure. go to project details |
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School is InDickinson Architects provided comprehensive analysis and design services for this substantial addition to a 1960’s-era elementary school. go to project details |
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Corporate CommunicationDesigned with both the financial services company's long history and fulfilling a specific function in mind, the AG Edwards building uses traditional devices such as columns, a peaked portico and low roofline to convey a sense of strength and history while remaining relatively compact. go to project details |
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New Life for a LandmarkThe Bon Air Hotel, a seven-story art deco structure recognized on the National Register of Historic Places, has long been an Augusta, Ga. landmark. Converted into 200-plus residential apartments for senior citizens, this project provided a historic renovation of the building exterior in accordance with Georgia’s State Historic Preservation Office and the Housing & Urban Development Program. go to project details |
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Making a MatchDickinson Architects provided the shell design for two commercial buildings at a new shopping center in Evans, Georgia. The design required coordination with the overall site design guidelines. go to project details |
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A Neighborhood's SoulThe Augusta Neighborhood Improvement Corporation Office Building is a three story, multi-tenant building in the heart of Augusta's Laney-Walker business district. This building was designed as a showpiece for the ANIC mission – revitalizing downtown Augusta through residential and commercial improvements. go to project details |
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A Plan Comes TogetherA master plan is always important, especially on a project like this where there are already structures in place. It’s the most critical aspect of design. It affects everything -- access, aesthetics, flow -- there are just so many moving parts. At Reid, we had to take into account both the immovable objects -- the church sanctuary and a historic home -- as well as the need for vastly expanded facilities. The answer was a balance between building out and up. go to project details |
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The Gift of SiteThis multi-purpose facility was directly inspired by its environment. Perched on a 50 foot cliff, the large structure, built with natural materials, seems to rise from the ground, becoming part of the landscape rather than competing with it. Large windows and a deck take advantage of the commanding views and pay tribute to the original inspiration of tall trees, hanging moss and the sound of the rapids. go to project details |
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Two for TeeThe First Tee of Augusta clubhouse addresses two goals. The first is to function as a golf course clubhouse. The second is to function as an educational facility. Externally, the building must serve as the golf course focal point without ever feeling imposing. The interior design incorporates lighter-than-clubhouse-usual colors and an open layout that includes high vaulted ceilings, giving the structure a welcoming sense of space. go to project details |
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Building GoodwillThis project was all about rejuvenation. We wanted to not only reinvigorate an existing structure, but also the image of the organization and the surrounding neighborhood. What it came down to was wanting it to look cool and in this case, that meant cutting the face off the building and starting all over. go to project details |
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Great PerformancesA proposal that hasn't come to construction fruition (yet), the Augusta Performing Arts Center was inspired by both the specifics of a site on the banks of the Savannah River and the function it must fulfill. The facade was inspired by sheet music and the incorporation of brightly colored banners by the constant movement of the river below. go to project details |
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Doctors DilemmaWhen you are dealing with an attached structure, there should always be some continuity of design. You have to be respectful. With a utilitarian aesthetic like Doctor’s Hospital, that can be tricky. Our mandate was to make it nice, but not too nice. Our focus became the entrance portico, reflecting the clean lines of the existing buildings, but in a very contemporary and welcoming way. go to project details |
