Imagine a statewide courthouse portfolio spanning dozens of facilities including urban courthouses operating at or beyond capacity, smaller rural buildings with aging security infrastructure, and historic facilities carrying years of deferred maintenance. Each courthouse has a legitimate need, yet...

Designing a courthouse is more than just selecting materials and layouts — it’s about shaping the physical framework of justice itself. Every square foot in a courthouse carries weight (and a significant cost if we’re being honest): it must support fairness, uphold security, ensure accessibility,...

A courthouse is more than a place to hold hearings—it’s a symbol of justice and public trust. However, when a building is poorly maintained, the consequences extend far beyond its aesthetic appeal. It can become a daily obstacle to staff, a frustration for the public, and a long-term liability for...

Court planning firms and architectural firms bring distinct yet sometimes overlapping expertise to courthouse projects. If your courthouse is facing challenges such as space constraints, aging infrastructure, outdated security features, operational inefficiencies, or damage from external events,...

Courthouse planning is a complex undertaking that demands careful consideration of multiple factors to ensure functionality, efficiency, and adaptability. A critical starting point in this process is workload analysis. By understanding the volume and types of cases a courthouse handles, planners...