Bedford Justice Center

Location: Bedford, OH
Total Square Footage: 80,000 sq ft
Construction Cost: $24 Million
Completion Date: 2002

The Bedford Municipal Complex consists of three main components: a 47,000 sf justice center, a 15,000 sf city hall and an 18,000 sf fire department. The site design includes an entry courtyard and walkways along a creek. Linear enclosed loggia and lobbies connect the public facilities and service counters while providing views to the entry courtyard and wetland area.

The Justice Center includes a 20,000 sf courts facility, a 10,000 sf court administration area and a 17,000 sf police and detention area. Included in the courts components are two 1,500 sf main courtrooms, a 900 sf magistrate hearing room, jury assembly rooms, judge’s chambers, court
administration and secure court holding.

BKV Group performed complete architectural design in association with Richard L. Bowen & Associates as architect of record.