Frank J. Guarini Justice Complex

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Frank J. Guarini Justice Complex
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Frank J. Guarini Justice Complex
General information
Status Topped-out
LocationNewark Avenue
Jersey City, NJ, United States
Coordinates 40°43′59″N74°03′25″W / 40.733°N 74.057°W / 40.733; -74.057
Named for Frank J. Guarini
Groundbreaking24 January 2021 [1]
Topped-out9 September 2022 [2]
Estimated completionOctober 2024 [3]
Cost317 million USD [3]
Owner Hudson County Improvement Authority
Technical details
Size405,00 sqft
Design and construction
Architecture firmNetta Architects [4]
Structural engineerO’Donnell & Naccarato [4]
Other information
Parking471-space garage
Website
hudsoncountycourthouse.com

The Frank J. Guarini Justice Complex is a judicial complex under construction in Jersey City, scheduled for completion in 2024. The complex, which will comprise a five-story building, a one-and-a-half-story building, and a six-story parking garage, will be replacing the Hudson County Administration Building that was built in 1957. [3] [4] The complex is named after New Jersey Democratic politician Frank J. Guarini.

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Design

The complex, while sharing a single foundation, includes three buildings: a five-story offices and courthouses, a one-and-half story building for Surrogate court, and a six-story, 471-space parking garage. [3] [5] The parking garage will have shorter floors than the main building, allowing the five-story courthouse to overhang the six-story garage. A three-story ramp will connect the lobby with the main courthouse, providing access while avoiding the higher security lower levels. [4] [5]

The eastern side of the complex, showing the parking garage and admin floors above Frank J. Guarini Justice Complex east.jpg
The eastern side of the complex, showing the parking garage and admin floors above

Security

The building will have several structural safety features, including ballistic rated windows and protection from a total collapse due to an explosion. [5] The new complex will also seek to address security issues that the previous building had, including separate entrances for the public, staff, and inmates, as well as having areas with differing levels of security based on their function. [3]

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References

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