Owner: alabama department
of forensic sciences
Location: dothan, AL
Project Size: 10,000 SF
BPA provided full design and construction administration services for the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences’ Regional Laboratory Facility in Dothan, Alabama. The state-of-the-art facility supports ADFS’s mission to deliver timely and high-quality forensic analysis across the region.
The single-story building features specialized lab spaces dedicated to Drug Chemistry, designed to meet stringent scientific and safety standards. In addition to its core lab functions, the facility includes administrative offices, workspaces for analysts and support staff, and a multipurpose training and conference room to support continuing education and interagency collaboration.
“The pursuit of justice is our only objective, and we are limited in this pursuit only by the laws of science and medicine.”
The main restricted corridor, serving as a gallery space with expansive glazing, enables the facility to showcase the transparency of its processes and technology, while educating visitors and preserving the security of its mission. Legislators, students, and law enforcement officers, among others, will experience the dependability and precision of forensic science in this manner. Transparency and ample daylighting are prioritized throughout the facility, both in office and laboratory spaces, creating a healthy and uplifting environment for staff.