Justice Facilities Review 2017
Presenting the best in justice facility design
Thunder Bay Consolidated Courthouse, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. ARCHITECT: Adamson Associates Architects
AIA's Academy of Architecture for Justice (AAJ) has selected ten recipients of the Justice Facilities Review awards program. Five of the recipients were awarded a Citation; the other five were selected for publication in Justice Facilities Review 2017.
The Justice Facilities Review program offers examples of a broad range of design strategies and depicts the latest trends in the design and construction of justice facilities in the United States, including the implementation of sustainable justice principles. These projects demonstrate quality of form, functionality, and current architectural responses to complex justice design issues.
For more, visit the Justice Facilities Review homepage or learn about the AAJ Sustainable Justice Committee.
LAPD Metropolitan Division Facility
This LEED Platinum-certified police facility turns a formerly walled-off bunker into a well-researched multi-use home for the elite LAPD Metropolitan Division.
Okanagan Correctional Centre
This facility creates a therapeutic environment for residents and embodies numerous progressive approaches to correctional facility design.
San Francisco Public Safety Campus
Critical civic services, such as the police headquarters and a local fire station, are consolidated in this resilient structure located in an emerging district.
Thunder Bay Consolidated Courthouse
This courthouse combines two courts into one facility, incorporating input from Aboriginal and community leaders for a modern building that recalls the past.
University of Washington Police Department
This new facility improves visibility and vehicular access to main arterials while facilitating community engagement and reinforcing campus-wide safety.
Dallas County Jail Medical and Mental Health Modifications
These recent renovations include separate medical and mental health clinics and establish the facility as a national model for correctional healthcare.
Montgomery County Circuit Court
This court expertly mixes renovation and new design while prominently displaying its courtrooms as both figurative and literal pillars of the community.
North Butte County Courthouse
Clear wayfinding and design that reflects the local culture make this modern two-story courthouse an important anchor to the new Meriam Park development.
San Mateo County Maple Street Correctional Center
With a focus on reducing recidivism and training inmates, this facility meets the county’s needs while providing light-filled spaces and beautiful views.
Senator Daniel K. Inouye Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency Center of Excellence
This new facility consolidates operations previously spread across three military installations, improving efficiency, productivity, and mission accomplishment.
Image credits
Studio Shai Gil