When the City of Broken Arrow, wanted to increase the positive impact of its animal welfare program, it believed a new, cutting-edge facility was imperative. Narrate Design provided a design solution that combines simple, dramatic forms with the honest use of basic materials while drawing on our experience designing another award-winning animal welfare facility. The resulting building is a beautiful, prominent part of the community that has helped increase pet adoption.
To understand the functional needs of the shelter, we spent time in the old facility, learning about its day-to-day activities and limitations. From the beginning, we made the people who operate the shelter vital members of our design team. We also interacted with people from the community looking for a lost or new pet — and prioritized the comfort and welfare of the animals.
