Dallas County Courthouse
Dallas, Texas
Architexas, with Freese & Nichols, conducted a programming study to evaluate opportunities for the relocation of several different departments into the historic Old Red Dallas County Courthouse. Data was collected regarding space, adjacency and security needs of offices specifically identified by the county for evaluation; Probation Courts, Appeals Courts, and county administration including the Commissioner’s Court.
Upon the collection and evaluation of departmental data, schematic floor plans were developed by constraints of the historically-significant building and unusual floor plan. Areas of particular focus were the effective arrangement of offices, effective work flow, opportunities for departmental growth in the future, and the balance between public access and security. Architexas went on to continue work with Freese & Nichols to replace the slate roof.