I have been watching the new Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse being build bit by bit on my morning commute. Now that it is finished, the building is worth checking out and I hope this cache gives you an opportunity to do just that. It is located about a block east, cross the the street. Look for the roof that looks like hardwood floor.
The $395 million structure is named for a native son of Long Beach. George Deukmejian rose through the California Legislature to a leadership position, then was elected as Attorney General. He served as California’s 35th governor from 1983-1991 and is now retired.
The Deukmejian Courthouse is designed with a spacious, open entry and expanded weapons screening area which will be able to accommodate the public in much greater numbers, eliminating long lines outside.
About 110,000 people enter the new Deukmejian Courthouse monthly, most through the new spacious atrium, but some through its high-security jail ports. The courthouse handles everything from murder trials to traffic offenses.
Building Facts:
Occupancy: September 9, 2013
Courtrooms: 31
Building Square Footage: 531,000
Building Awards and Recognition:
American Institute of Architects Academy of Architecture for Justice: 2012 Citation Award, Justice Facilities Review
Bond Buyer Magazine: 2011 Deal of the Year Awards; Nontraditional Financing
Euromoney/Project Finance: 2011 North America PPP Deal of the Year
Partnerships Awards: 2012 Highly Commended, Best Accommodation Project
Related Links:
LA Times Article on the Opening
Courthouse Detail Page