Jefferson County Government Center
Located in Golden, Colorado, the 531,000-square-foot (49,300 m) contains a judicial wing of 304,000 square feet (28,200 m) and an administrative wing, joined by the central lobby atrium, of 227,000 square feet (21,100 m). The government center opened in 1993.
Concealed either underground or by landscaping, the government center’s two-story parking structure holds 1,400 vehicles and serves both wings. In addition, a 15,000-square-foot (1,400 m) tunnel and central holding facility connects the judicial building to a pre-existing detention center.
Design
Designed by Fentress Architects, the master plan for the 180-acre (0.73 km) campus was designed to give the county a seat of government at the heart of the county.
The Jefferson County Judicial and Administrative Facility overlooks the Human Services Building, a jail and numerous support facilities. The exterior features two-toned precast that blends with the nearby Rocky Mountain foothills while the interior contains natural cherry wood, terrazzo flooring and brass accents.
References
- ^ "Jefferson County Government Center". Golden History Museum & Park. Retrieved 2021-12-11.
- ^ "Fentress Architects | Portfolio". Archived from the original on 2010-02-13. Retrieved 2010-05-03.