Location: San Andreas, California
The design for the courthouse consists of a two-story plan that reflects the building’s natural setting and minimizes its impact on the surrounding oak woodlands. The first floor will include jury assembly, clerk services, and court offices organized around a natural light-filled, two-story entry lobby and great hall. The four courtrooms will be located on the second floor.
The design and building of the courthouse also includes an emphasis on sustainability. The building exceeds state requirements for energy efficiency by 20 percent, and is expected to earn LEED Silver certification by the U.S. Green Building Council.