Project Overview
Design-Build courthouse project requiring coordination of civic architecture with justice facility security and operational requirements. The project demanded balancing public accessibility and transparency with the security needs of a modern judicial facility.
Courthouses represent a unique typology within justice architecture—buildings that must project civic authority and accessibility while maintaining strict security separations between the public, court staff, and in-custody individuals.
Design Approach
Modern courthouses must navigate competing requirements:
- Civic Presence – Architecture that conveys the dignity of the judicial system
- Public Accessibility – Welcoming spaces for citizens accessing courts
- Security Separation – Distinct circulation paths for public, staff, and custody
- Operational Efficiency – Layouts supporting court scheduling and flow
Project Contribution
- Guided project from Schematic Design toward Design Development completion
- Created detailed floor plans and renderings in Revit
- Integrated sustainable design principles with practical courthouse operations
- Facilitated client feedback integration across design phases
- Coordinated with Design-Build team on constructability issues
Key Features
Courtroom Design
Flexible courtrooms supporting various proceeding types
Public Lobby
Dignified arrival experience with efficient security screening
Three-Way Separation
Distinct paths for public, staff, and custody
Sustainable Design
Energy-efficient systems and daylighting strategies
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