DMJM provided planning, design, and construction services for Marin County’s state-of-the-art correctional facility in Northern California. Located on a hilltop, the project adjoins Marin County’s Hall of Justice and civic center, a national landmark designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. To preserve the character of Wright’s architecture, the facility is recessed into the hillside. It consists of 222 medium-security, direct-supervision cells arranged in six pods, or clusters. Unique design features include the use of gray water for flushing and landscaping, and the elimination of cell windows. All natural light is provided by skylights and clear lights in the cells. Through the use of multiple-occupancy cells, the facility can accommodate a total of 362 inmates. |
