Justice + Judicial
Our approach to justice and judicial design blends the legacy of civic architecture with the evolving needs of modern communities. With experience at local, regional, state, and federal levels, we bring pragmatic strategies that help clients navigate the complexities of high-security, high-impact projects.
These facilities serve as civic landmarks and community anchors, requiring a balance of accessibility, efficiency, and security. We deliver solutions that emphasize safety and user experience, creating environments that are respectful, inclusive, and easy to navigate for the public, staff, and stakeholders.
By planning for long-term adaptability with flexible layouts and sustainable technologies, our designs remain resilient and efficient as needs evolve. Collaboration with clients helps manage costs, reduce risk, and achieve civic architecture that reflects community values while upholding functionality and dignity.
PGAL’s staff was very knowledgeable about the operations of the court functions and exceled in their interaction with the City’s project team and user group, assuring that we were always included in the design process.
Facilities Project Manager, City of Frisco
Featured Projects
St. Tammany Parish Courthouse + Master Plan
South County Courthouse Expansion
Reynaldo G. Garza + Filemon B. Vera Federal Courthouse
Indian River Courthouse Renovation
Harris County Criminal Justice Center Restoration, Mitigation, + Improvements
Harris County Civil Courthouse
Harris County 1910 Courthouse
Harris County 1200 Baker Street Jail
Harris County – City of Houston Joint Processing Center