Frank J. Guarini Justice Complex
Design
The complex, while sharing a single foundation, includes three buildings: a five-story offices and courthouses, a one-and-half story building for Surrogate court, and a six-story, 471-space parking garage. The parking garage will have shorter floors than the main building, allowing the five-story courthouse to overhang the six-story garage. A three-story ramp will connect the lobby with the main courthouse, providing access while avoiding the higher security lower levels.
Security
The building will have several structural safety features, including ballistic rated windows and protection from a total collapse due to an explosion. The new complex will also seek to address security issues that the previous building had, including separate entrances for the public, staff, and inmates, as well as having areas with differing levels of security based on their function.
See also
References
- ^ ""Honorable Frank J. Guarini Justice Complex"". Hudson County Courthouse. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
- ^ Maher, Jake (24 May 2022). "Massive new Hudson County courthouse, with modern design and better security, on track for 2024 finish". nj.com. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
- ^ "Hudson County Justice Complex Construction Progress Continues with Steel Topping out and Removal of Temporary Supports". hudsoncountycourthouse.com. 19 October 2022. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
- ^ Reid, Robert L. (6 April 2023). "Trusses help protect court complex from blast-induced progressive collapse". ASCE.org. ASCE. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
- ^ Loder, Stephanie (2 October 2023). "NJ Court Complex Renovated to Withstand Disasters". ENR New York. Retrieved 16 October 2023.