City of Paradise Valley
6,000 SF
CMAR
Prime Architect
2013
$1.3M
Project Director
Project Manager
The project was originally a courtroom remodel at Paradise Valley’s Town Hall. During design, Town representatives determined a new court building was preferred. DFDG’s creative design for the facility incorporated similar materials, forms, and colors to create a cohesive environment, and the functional layout provided for enhanced security for visitors, judges, and staff, while maintaining an open and inviting layout.
DFDG’s creative design for the facility incorporated similar materials, forms, and colors to create a cohesive environment, and the functional layout provided for enhanced security for visitors, judges, and staff, while maintaining an open and inviting layout.
The small but impressive 6,000-sf facility blends seamlessly into the Town campus’ architectural vernacular by bringing in elements from the nearby police and fire stations. The exterior architecture is a rhythm of stone, glass, and steel that extends inward to create harmony both inside and out. The sloped ceiling and striking angles in the courtroom reinterpret the traditional judicial design giving it a modern sensibility.
“From programming through construction documents, the DFDG design team was amicable and reliable at meetings, phone conferences, and during site visits. They were always timely and flexible when working through solutions during construction administration.” – James Shano, Public Works Director, Town Engineer