Jefferson County Government Center

The Jefferson County Government Center, is a consolidation of numerous governmental departments for Jefferson County, Colorado.

Located in Golden, Colorado, the 531000 sqft contains a judicial wing of 304000 sqft and an administrative wing, joined by the central lobby atrium, of 227000 sqft. The government center opened in 1993.

Concealed either underground or by landscaping, the government center’s two-story parking structure holds 1,400 vehicles and serves both wings. In addition, a 15000 sqft tunnel and central holding facility connects the judicial building to a pre-existing detention center.

Design
Designed by Fentress Architects, the master plan for the 180 acre campus was designed to give the county a seat of government at the heart of the county.

The Jefferson County Judicial and Administrative Facility overlooks the Human Services Building, a jail and numerous support facilities. The exterior features two-toned precast that blends with the nearby Rocky Mountain foothills while the interior contains natural cherry wood, terrazzo flooring and brass accents.