Maricopa County Court Tower | Maricopa County, Phoenix, AZ
Gould Evans, in association with DMJM Design, was contracted by Maricopa County to design the county’s largest single project in its history: the new 700,000 square foot 16-story Downtown Courts tower. The Downtown Courts Tower was the first courthouse in the nation that specifically looked at therapeutic environments for victims.
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Maricopa County Court Tower | Maricopa County, Phoenix, AZ
Gould Evans, in association with DMJM Design, was contracted by Maricopa County to design the county’s largest single project in its history: the new 700,000 square foot 16-story Downtown Courts tower. The Downtown Courts Tower was the first courthouse in the nation that specifically looked at therapeutic environments for victims.
The experience of visiting the courthouse can be extremely stressful, causing concerns of security and wayfinding. At the fore-front of design discussions were creating more visible and identifiable entrances, incorporating daylight and views and making a conscious effort to create more calming, safe place for everyone. Design strategies organized specific programmatic areas within the building to utilize daylight to the North and South and offer opportunities for views of the city. In addition to daylighting, wayfinding was closely examined as an integral part of the Courts’ experience.
The experience of visiting the courthouse can be extremely stressful, causing concerns of security and wayfinding. At the fore-front of design discussions were creating more visible and identifiable entrances, incorporating daylight and views and making a conscious effort to create more calming, safe place for everyone. Design strategies organized specific programmatic areas within the building to utilize daylight to the North and South and offer opportunities for views of the city. In addition to daylighting, wayfinding was closely examined as an integral part of the Courts’ experience.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Interior Environments
• Interior Design
• Furniture, Fixtures + Equipment (FF+E) Selection + Specification
Environmental Graphics
• Building Identification Signage
• ADA Signage + Wayfinding
• Environmental Graphics
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Interior Environments
• Interior Renovation
• Furniture, Fixtures + Equipment (FF+E) Selection + Specification
Environmental Graphics
• Building Identification Signage
• ADA Signage + Wayfinding
• Environmental Graphics
Members of the Canary team worked with the architectural team to design a comprehensive wayfinding system for the downtown campus that employed multiple modes of communication. Digital screens are clearly visible after security screening for visitors to immediately find their needed court room; while directories at each elevator lobby are posted for additional reinforcement. Upon arriving on a given floor, color, in conjunction with icons, create easy message comprehension and direction. This strategy of progressive disclosure simplifies decision-making and can help promote clear and safe circulation throughout the courthouse.
Members of the Canary team worked with the architectural team to design a comprehensive wayfinding system for the downtown campus that employed multiple modes of communication. Digital screens are clearly visible after security screening for visitors to immediately find their needed court room; while directories at each elevator lobby are posted for additional reinforcement. Upon arriving on a given floor, color, in conjunction with icons, create easy message comprehension and direction. This strategy of progressive disclosure simplifies decision-making and can help promote clear and safe circulation throughout the courthouse.
