Government / Judicial

Creating iconic environments that build communities.

Our designs reflect the communities they serve while evoking the sacred responsibility of the governmental system. With more than three decades of experience designing governmental facilities, our team of award-winning architects, engineers, and interior designers create iconic structures that are sophisticated, timeless, high-performing, and—most importantly—secure.

We understand how to minimize long-term operating costs while our in-house security experts seamlessly integrate best security practices into your design. We guide stakeholders through a thoughtful discovery process that optimizes functionality for the public, judges, juries, and participants. Given the long lifecycle of justice facilities, our intentional designs provide the flexibility needed to grow with your community and serve as a welcoming space to actively engage with one another.

30+ Years

Designing Government Facilities

More than three decades of experience designing governmental facilities at the federal, state, and local levels

National

Portfolio

Impressive national portfolio with projects in Georgia, South Carolina, Ohio, Alabama, and Tennessee

2M+ SF

of Courthouse Design

Our team has completed over 2 million SF of new, renovation, and restoration design in more than 15 courthouses

    “SSOE’s innovative design, attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to quality have resulted in a courthouse that will serve our community for many years to come. Their team worked closely with us, incorporating our specific needs and preferences while providing valuable insights and suggestions that enhanced the overall project. The result is a courthouse that not only meets but exceeds our expectations in terms of functionality, sustainability, and architectural beauty.”

    Clerk of Court, County Government Client

    “Designers need to listen to and give life to the needs and wishes of the client. In addition, it is critical that designers push further to skillfully enlarge the vision of their clients. This is an interpersonal art form, and frankly, these personal interactions are what I enjoy most in my dealings with SSOE.”

    Chief Justice, County Government Client

    • City of Decatur, Georgia
    • City of Duluth, Georgia
    • Colleton County, South Carolina
    • Dorchester County, South Carolina
    • Florence County, South Carolina
    • Georgia Building Authority
    • Georgia Department of Natural Resources
    • Georgia Municipal Association
    • Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission
    • Gwinett County Parks & Recreation
    • Horry County, South Carolina
    • Lancaster County, South Carolina
    • North Carolina Court of Appeals
    • Sandusky County, Ohio
    • South Carolina Supreme Court
    • Spartanburg County, South Carolina
    • State of South Carolina
    • Sumner County, Tennessee
    • Sumter County, South Carolina
    • South Carolina Court of Appeals
    • South Carolina General Services Administration
    • York County, South Carolina
    • Administrative buildings
    • Administrative suites / offices
    • Ancillary spaces
    • Atriums
    • Clerk of Courts
    • Collaborative spaces
    • Conference rooms
    • Courthouses
    • Courtrooms
    • Historic renovation
    • Judge / Council chambers
    • Jury assembly areas / deliberation rooms
    • Libraries / Mezzanines
    • Lobby space / Entry plazas
    • Multipurpose rooms
    • Municipal buildings
    • Office buildings
    • Security areas
    • Senate / House chambers and galleries
    • Sherriff’s holding cells
    • Storage facilities / File rooms

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