Public Sector

Lane County Developmental Disabilities Services

  • New construction
  • Serving 3,000 residents with disabilities
  • 26,000 square feet
  • LEED Silver criteria
  • Lane County
  • PIVOT Architecture

Essex was the general contractor for this new 26,000 square foot building for Lane County. It is welcoming to the public, easy to find, and easy to navigate. It accommodates the needs of clientele, their caregivers, and County staff. The healthy and sustainable building is created from durable materials that provide flexibility for future growth were designed to LEED Silver criteria. The project designed by PIVOT Architecture. Construction was completed in May 2022.

"(I am writing this letter) to express our appreciation to Essex for the excellent performance on the construction of the Lane County Developmental Disabilities Services (DDS) building. We were impressed with the commitment and dedication of your team throughout the project."

- Greg Rikhoff, Chief Operation Officer, Lane County, Oregon