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Integrating design experience from 120+ garages to better serve YOUR operational needs.

As a national leader in designing Operations & Maintenance (O&M) facilities, our expertise ensures seamless functionality, long-term durability, and peak efficiency, creating spaces that support the people and processes within them.

Since the 1980s, our firm has developed planning and design documents for agency types, including:

  • Streets
  • Highways
  • Local Utilities
  • Power Utilities
  • Transit
  • Airport
  • Parks
  • Facility Maintenance
  • Truck Service

WHAT WE DO

operations & maintenance facilities

PROGRAMMING

We work closely with clients to define project goals, operational needs, and future growth, ensuring every design decision aligns with your long-term vision.

SITE ANALYSIS & SELECTION

Our team evaluates potential sites based on logistics, infrastructure, accessibility, and environmental impact to identify the optimal location for your facility.

SITE MASTER PLANNING

We develop comprehensive master plans that integrate site infrastructure, traffic flow, utilities, and long-term expansion strategies for a cohesive and efficient environment.

FACILITY CONCEPTUAL DESIGN

From initial sketches to detailed models, we create functional and forward-thinking facility concepts that balance efficiency, sustainability, and user experience.

EQUIPMENT SELECTION & INTEGRATION

Our team ensures that every piece of equipment is thoughtfully integrated into the design, optimizing workflow, safety, and operational efficiency.

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION & ADMIN

We provide detailed construction documents and oversee the building process to ensure seamless execution, quality control, and adherence to design intent.

FEATURED PROJECTS

portfolio

Pewaukee City Hall & Garage

Polk County Highway Garage

Pepin Co. Highway Garage

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I want to highlight the exceptional work our architect has done for us. Barrientos Design has delivered outstanding results on this project. They have designed more county highway garages than any other firm in the state.

Bill KernJefferson Co. Highway Commissioner

7 EFFECTIVE DESIGN PRINCIPLES

Creating a successful garage design requires careful planning and attention to detail. By following the seven key design principles below, we ensure a garage that meets both practical needs and long-term performance.

Robustly defined program

set goals that align facility needs with client objectives

Supervisory + Communication

enhance management communication with collaborative spaces and clear sightlines

Workflow Efficiency

ensure efficient garage operations with optimal layout, space, and workflow

Performance + Sustainability

a durable, sustainable facility built to last 70+ years with impact and corrosion resistance

Productivity + Safety

boost productivity and safety with advanced, ergonomic equipment

Future Trends

keep your facility efficient, compliant, and adaptable to evolving standards and needs

Asset Control + Security

manage & distribute equipment with designated vendor areas

Using the Seven Effective Design Principles above, Barrientos Design will...

Build BETTER. Build STRONGER. Build the FUTURE.

Designing High-Performance Environments that Increase Utilization, Productivity, Resiliency and Pride in the Workplace

Our team carefully evaluates every piece of equipment to design efficient workspaces. We prioritize sizing storage and work areas to meet current needs and allow for future growth. Our shop environments are designed to be flexible, well-ventilated, and surfaced with high-friction, high-resistant coatings, ensuring sufficient clearance for truck widths and heights. Our design approach focuses on compatibility with repair functions while balancing ergonomic and healthy environments.
Pepin County

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