Justice Projects

THE DESIGN PARTNERSHIP LLPArchitects + Planners

JUSTICE PROJECTS

Since 1979, we have created nurturing environments that

support rehabilitation within our justice system,

that have the power to inspire, to elevate the spirit, and

to restore and mend the mind of those we serve.

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SONOMA COUNTY Los Guilicos Juvenile Justice Center | Santa Rosa, CA

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Nestled between vineyards, a regional park, and an up-

scale retirement community, this highly visible juvenile jus-

tice center beautifully blends designs fitting the sensitive

surroundings and those appropriate for a justice facility.

This 140,000 sf project consists of a juvenile court, juvenile

probation and secure detention facility components.

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A new 2-story, 32,000 sf courthouse includes 2

courtrooms, court offices, secure court holding

area, juvenile probation office for over 50 staff,

district attorney office suite, public defender of-

fice suite, staff support areas and public lobby.

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The new juvenile detention facility is comprised of seven 20-bed podular direct

supervision units. Each unit includes school and activity spaces to support a decen-

tralized operational program. Single bedrooms are used for high security, mixed

single/double rooms for general population groups and a dormitory unit is used

for youth awaiting placement. The juvenile hall includes all juvenile hall operation-

al and support components such as intake/release, central visiting, central control,

administration, staff space, health and education offices, kitchen and laundry.

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This award winning design units the rolling ter-

rain of this residential area to create a secure

environment conducive to juvenile rehabilitation.

“The San Francisco Juvenile Hall is an exception-

ally well-planned architect expression - it almost

sings. The design follows the terrain and blends

with the neighboring residential areas. It reduces

the linear feeling, common to such projects and

creates a stimulating environment. Security was

not forgotten as the lines of sight offer superi-

or functionality in a facility where supervision is

critical. This is an excellent example of how de-

sign can create an environment conductive to

chance within a structure that must also be secure.”

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Program and activity spaces are on all units. The

majority of youths use a central school, while high

security youth use classrooms on the units. The project

also includes juvenile hall operational and support

components - central visiting, spiritual life, gymnasi-

um, central control, admitting/release, medical clinic

and infirmary, public lobby and kitchen.

A warehouse and laundry facility will be

constructed in future phases. The new de-

tention facility is linked directly to the ex-

isting juvenile court and probation build-

ing to form an integrated justice center.

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The San Francisco Juvenile Hall project consists of the to-

tal replacement of the existing juvenile detention facility,

including new secure housing and supporting and ancillary

services. The project was constructed on the existing hillside

while maintaining the existing facility in operation until it was

demolished after completion of the replacement project.

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Warren E. Thornton Youth Center | Sacramento, CA

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The Design Partnership provided programming

and design services to expand the Warren E.

Thornton Youth Center commitment facility from

50 to 110 beds by means of a major addition.

The addition included housing units, school space,

healthcare clinic, mental health offices, adminis-

tration office, staff facilities, new kitchen, dining,

visiting, laundry and a gymnasium. This project

was completed by the team of The Design Part-

nership and Lionakis Beaumont Design Group.

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LP RIVERSIDE COURTHOUSECourthouse Interior Remodel | Riverside, CA

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The Design Partnership provided space plan-

ning for a 40,000sf interior remodel of new judi-

cial programs, architectural design and restora-

tion services for the magnificent historic, 4 story,

1933 addition of the classic landmark Riverside

Courthouse, built in 1903. The Riverside

Courthouse Remodel exhibits unparal-

leled ambiance and splendor that hon-

ors both justice and the city of America’s

most exquisite Beau Arts Courthouses.

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ALAMEDA COUNTY Courthouse Interior Renovation | Berkeley, CA

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Originally built in 1959, the Alameda Coun-

ty Berkeley Courthouse was heavily reno-

vated and seismically upgraded in 2005.

The 14,000sf two-story, cast-in-place, rein-

forced concrete structure needed major work

to meet current standards for use. Alameda

County’s goals for this project also included

improved seismic safety, improved ADA ac-

cessibility compliance, improved building

security, consolidated and improved office

space for the Traffic, Accounting, and Civil

Clerks, two renovated traffic and small claims

courtrooms, rehabilitated building infrastruc-

ture, improved comfort and safety, and the

use of green (sustainable) building strategies.

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Court Room

Two criminal courtrooms were renovated for use

as Civil Courtrooms with support space for court

and security personnel. This allows the Main Court-

room to be used primarily for Traffic and Civil/

Small Claims proceedings. Additionally, the sec-

ond small Courtroom serves as “flex” space, and

is used as needed by the county for civil,

non-jury trials. Facilities for in-custody

defendants are not retained in the reno-

vated building. This project is one of the

first projects under the new sustainable

design initiatives adopted by the county.

| JUSTICE AWARDS |

2007 | American Institute of Architects’ Justice Facilities

Review awarded a citation to the San Francisco. “Best In-

stitutional Design of 2006” award was given by California

Construction magazine for the Sonoma County Los Guilicos

Juvenile Justice Center, Santa Rosa, CA.

2006 | American Institute of Architects’ Justice Facilities

Review selected the Sonoma County Los Guilicos Juvenile

Justice Center as one of the “best juvenile facilities in the

nation,” Santa Rosa, CA.

2005-6 | AIA Academy of Architecture for Justice Ac-

knowledgment for Design Excellence, (Associate Design

Architect with LBDG, Sacramento), Sacramento County

Warren E. Thornton Youth Center, Sacramento, CA

2000-1 | AIA Committee on Architecture for Justice

award, Snohomish County Denney Juvenile Justice Center,

Everett, WA

2000-1 | AIA Committee on Architecture for Justice

award, Pierce County Juvenile Justice Center, Tacoma, WA

1993 | ACA/AIA Acknowledgment for Design

Excellence, Sonoma County Main Adult Deten-

tion Facility Expansion

1993 | ACA/AIA Acknowledgment for Design

Excellence, Santa Cruz Juvenile Court Addition

and Remodel

1990 | ACA/AIA Citation for Design Excellence,

Stanislaus County Public Safety Center


San Joaquin County Men’s Honor Housing


Elmwood Correctional Facility


West County Justice Center


San Francisco Work Furlough Center

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