Montezuma County
Combined Courthouse | Cortez, Co

The concept of the Montezuma County Combined Courthouse is a derivative of the Mesa Verde landmark. A Kiva element near the main public entry defines the entry plaza and functions as a public community room when not in use as a jury assembly room. Overall the design creates a progressive courthouse that derives its aesthetic from a contemporary interpretation of the traditional southwestern architectural vocabulary. The one-single story building consolidates and modernizes elements of the 22^nd Judicial District of Colorado into one building. The building features four courtrooms, various administrative support offices, and the offices of the probation department.