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Robertson County Justice Center • Mt. Olivet, Kentucky
Established in 1867, Robertson County has a population of approximately 2,200 and is one of Kentucky’s smallest counties in area of about 100 square miles. For the historic Robertson County Judicial Center in Mt. Olivet, Kentucky, the design goal was for the existing twostory courthouse with a footprint of 3,800 square feet, remain as the focal point of the site after designing and constructing an addition that is nearly three times larger at 11,000 square feet.
The existing courthouse’s steeply sloped site and structural renovation needs created unique challenges. The solution was to build a onestory addition lowering the point of connection to the existing two-story structure, and using the volume of the new courtroom to balance the overall main elevation.
In the new addition, a 69-seat courtroom, judges’ chambers, and Circuit Court Clerk offices were provided, along with specialized areas for jury deliberation, defendant holding, security, and courtdesignated workers.
For the historic building, structural stabilization of the main wooden roof girders was necessary, as well as repair/replacement of the copper roof/gutters. Complete renovation of the existing historic courtroom was also required.
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Robertson County Fiscal Court Mt ..Olivet, Kentucky
architect of record
GRW Lexington, Kentucky
Civil engineer
Dyer Associates Alvaton, Kentucky
structural engineer
Poage Engineers & Associates Lexington, Kentucky
mechanical and electrical engineer
AFA Lexington, Kentucky
General Contractor
Trace Creek Vanceburg, Kentucky
photographer
Walt Roycraft Photography Nicholasville, Kentucky Completion date: 2009 Construction Cost: $ 3.0 million
number of Courtrooms: 2 Type of Court: Criminal, Civil, Domestic, Juvenile, Traffic, Small Claims, Drug, Probate
Building area:
New - 11,000 BGSF; 7,150 NAA, Renovation - 3,800 BGSF; 2,470 NAA Finance method: General Obligation Bonds delivery method: Design / Bid / Build
Type of Construction:
Addition, Renovation leed Certificate: None
