The Jefferson County Government Center, is a consolidation of numerous governmental departments for Jefferson County, Colorado.
Located in Golden, Colorado, the 531000square feet contains a judicial wing of 304000square feet and an administrative wing, joined by the central lobby atrium, of 227000square feet. The government center opened in 1993.[1]
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 15000square feet tunnel and central holding facility connects the judicial building to a pre-existing detention center.
Designed by Fentress Architects,[2] the master plan for the 180acres 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.