Frank J. Guarini Justice Complex
| Frank J. Guarini Justice Complex | |
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Interactive map of the Frank J. Guarini Justice Complex area | |
General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Location | Jersey City, NJ, United States, 24 Central Ave., Jersey City, NJ |
| Coordinates | 40°43′59″N 74°03′25″W / 40.733°N 74.057°W |
| Named for | Frank J. Guarini |
| Groundbreaking | 24 January 2021[1] |
| Topped-out | 9 September 2022[2] |
Estimated completion | October 2024[3] |
| Opened | June 6, 2026[4] |
| Cost | 345 million USD[3] |
| Owner | Hudson County Improvement Authority |
| Technical details | |
| Size | 405,000 sqft |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Rafael Viñoly |
Architecture firm | Netta Architects[5] |
Structural engineer | O'Donnell & Naccarato[5] |
| Main contractor | Terminal Construction Corporation |
| Other information | |
| Parking | 471-space garage |
| Website | |
| hudsoncountycourthouse | |
The Frank J. Guarini Justice Complex is a judicial complex in Jersey City, New Jersey, that opened in 2026. The complex comprises a five-story building, a one-and-a-half-story building, and a six-story parking garage, that replaces the Hudson County Administration Building, which was built in 1957.[3][5] The complex is named after New Jersey Democratic politician Frank J. Guarini.
Design
The complex shares a single foundation and 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][6] The parking garage has shorter floors than the main building, allowing the five-story courthouse to overhang the six-story garage. A three-story ramp connects the lobby with the main courthouse, providing access while avoiding the higher security lower levels.[5][6] The complex features a 75-seat cafeteria, a self-help law library, a children’s play area and staff training spaces.[4]
Security
The building has several structural safety features, including ballistic rated windows and protection from a total collapse due to an explosion.[6] The new complex also seeks 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]
See also
References
- ↑ ""Honorable Frank J. Guarini Justice Complex"". Hudson County Courthouse. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
- ↑ "Hudson County Justice Complex Construction Progress Continues with Steel Topping out and Removal of Temporary Supports". hudsoncountycourthouse.com. 19 October 2022. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Maher, Jake (24 May 2022). "Massive new Hudson County courthouse, with modern design and better security, on track for 2024 finish". nj.com. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
- 1 2 "Hudson County Opens New $350 Million Justice Complex in Jersey City". Correctional News. June 15, 2026. Retrieved August 3, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 Reid, Robert L. (6 April 2023). "Trusses help protect court complex from blast-induced progressive collapse". ASCE.org. ASCE. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
- 1 2 3 Loder, Stephanie (2 October 2023). "NJ Court Complex Renovated to Withstand Disasters". ENR New York. Retrieved 16 October 2023.