Civic + Government Civic buildings have the potential to achieve the highest aims of architecture: to serve a community, to provide a public good, and to express the identity of an institution, a city, or a nation. Guided by these aspirations, we respond to complex projects with bold and sustainable design solutions. Innovative methods for project delivery We excel in working with complex stakeholder groups across the spectrum of design delivery frameworks—from traditional routes to public-private partnerships. Through our collaborative, interdisciplinary approach, we mitigate risk and find creative, efficient, and durable solutions. The result: innovative civic buildings which stand the test of time. Montgomery County Justice Center Image © SOM | Bezier Perspective We collaborate with our public clients to define guiding design principles for mission-critical projects. “ Through integrated design solutions, we can achieve multiple goals at once: solving complex problems, optimizing workplace performance, and elevating the identity of an institution.” Joseph Ruocco, Managing Principal, Civic + Government Practice Leader Meet Joseph Meet our experts Adam Semel Managing Partner Laura Ettelman Managing Partner Javier Arizmendi Design Principal Featured Projects + Stories From local courthouses to international embassies, we design buildings that will serve institutions, governments, and communities for generations to come. Project New United States Courthouse – Los Angeles Los Angeles, California, United States Project Long Beach Civic Center City Hall and Port Headquarters Long Beach, California, United States Project Superior Court of California - San Diego San Diego, California, United States 01/02 Project San Bernardino Justice Center San Bernardino, California, United States Project U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters Suitland, Maryland, United States Project National Museum of the United States Army Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United States Project Montgomery County Justice Center Norristown, Pennsylvania, United States Project FBI Biometric Technology Center Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States Browse Civic + Government Projects Filter Sort by: A–Z Z–A A–Z Map List Contact Us Want to learn more? Send us a message and we'll be in touch. 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