1890 Clay County Courthouse Restoration
Historic Preservation & Restoration 1890 Clay County Courthouse Project Brief The old 1890 Clay County Courthouse is a historic county courthouse in Green Cove Springs, Florida. The two-story brick building was built in 1890 and used until 1973 and is one of only four Florida courthouses built before 1900. Bhide & Hall Architects was tasked with transforming this unused abandoned building into a useful, aesthetically pleasing County building that remains true to its original style which combines Italianate and Second Renaissance design elements, featuring a round-arched entrance. Restoration efforts included the addition of [...]
1894 Clay County Jail Restoration
Historic Preservation & Restoration 1894 Clay County Jail Restoration Project Brief The 1894 Clay County Jail was in use until 1972. It is the second oldest, still standing jail in the state of Florida, with St. Augustine’s Old Jail being the first/oldest. The building was constructed with one-foot-thick brick walls and features sixteen (16) jail cells of various sizes with a Maximum Security wing on the second floor. Bhide & Hall Architects were tasked with the restoration of the abandoned and deteriorating structure. The residential portion of the building was in danger of [...]
Green Cove Springs City Hall New Construction
New Construction Green Cove Springs City Hall Project Brief This 23,000SF new City Hall for the City of Green Cove Springs replaced the existing QiSiSana Building in dilapidated condition. Elements of the old Mediterranean style hotel were recalled in the design for the new City Hall. The prominent west face has become a city landmark along the main boulevard. The building’s east face anchors the city’s iconic Spring Park. Our task for the new City Hall included a needs assessment and development of the building program. A list of spaces with area requirements [...]
Discovery Oaks Elementary New Construction
New Construction School Discovery Oaks Elementary Project Brief Discovery Oaks Elementary is a prototype school design constructed in three locations in Clay County, and is the base design for two upcoming schools, including Spring Park Elementary. New Construction of the first STEAM school in Clay County, Florida with state-of-the-art technology and two fully equipped science labs. The school was built on a 23-acre lot surrounded by planted pines. Full site development includes: 45 classrooms for Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics Kiln Rooms Multipurpose Room Kitchen Administrative Facilities Fully Equipped Science Labs [...]
Clay Electric Co-Op Headquarters New Construction
Design Build 10-Acre Utility Complex Clay Electric Co-Op Headquarters Project Brief New Construction of Clay Electric Co-Op headquarters complex on a 10-acre site complete with Data Center, Call Center, Administration, Finance, and Conference Center. Clay Electric’s over-riding directive to the Design Team was for budget friendly buildings. Exterior design and building materials reflect Clay Electric's standards for construction. Details Location Keystone Heights, Florida Client Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc. Project Type New Construction Market Private Sector Commercial
Historic Preservation, Municipal
Historic Preservation, Municipal
K-12 Education
Office, Utility
