MCD - Replacement of Hurricane Harvey Municipal Courts

The Architect will evaluate the existing facility to reverified the Municipal court programming needs. The design team will provide design through construction administration phase services for a new state-of-the-art building. The new facility will be constructed entirely above ground with the lowest floor at the design flood elevation at the new location. The existing facility serves as the place where the laws of the city are interpreted and administered. The court is an essential and critical public facility fulfilling a necessary responsibility for the community. The appearance of these buildings must express this significant societal role and should become a central symbol for the communities they serve. The architectural aesthetic for this facility must strive to give this building a foreground presence standing out as a primary public building within the architectural fabric of the community. The visual expression of the exterior of this building will project civic responsibility and pride, as well as a cultural identity. This will be achieved with bold forms and quality materials having high visual appeal and long-life potential.

Capitol/Court House/City Hall, Renovation.

Division 02 -	Existing Conditions, Demolition, Selective Demolition, Selective Interior Demolition.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Windows.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Ceilings, Flooring, Painting and Coating.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression.
Division 22 -	Plumbing.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Lighting.