
Harris County Sheriff’s Office & Community Center
CLIENT
HCSO, Harris County Engineering, Precinct 2
BUILDING AREA
Investigations: 90,000 SF
Property & Evidence: 87,000 SF
Community Center: 12,000 SF
Garage: 400 Cars
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The new Harris County Sheriff’s Office & Community Center is a forward-thinking civic campus that reflects the evolving role of public safety officers in the community. The project integrates critical Sheriff’s Office operations with public-facing amenities that support the neighborhood with safe space for family recreation & resources for business growth.
Located on an 11-acre site, the project includes three primary buildings:
- The Investigations Building, for law enforcement investigative officers and administration
- The Property and Evidence Building, for secure evidence storage & new CSI lab spaces
- A 12,000-square-foot Community Center, offering a tech-equipped business center with conference spaces, commercial ghost kitchen to support start-up catering businesses, teaching kitchen for health & wellness cooking classes, outdoor play area & large community room for events.
- Parking Garage with ground floor public parking to support the new Buffalo Bayou gateway at Turkey Bend.
Importantly, the facility does not include the detention of convicted persons, emphasizing its community-first mission.
Although the shell of the building is a simple tilt up concrete structure, its form is enhanced by a colorful screen that extends through the public plaza, providing shade & privacy as it weaves the campus buildings and natural spaces together.
Surrounding the buildings is a vibrant landscape designed for daily use & community events. A central public plaza & tree-lined promenade host outdoor movies, live music, festivals, & food trucks. Interactive play areas, sculpted landforms, & shaded seating encourage gathering.
Ultimately, this facility is designed as a sustainable, safe, & inclusive space where residents & law enforcement come together to learn, connect, and grow, building a foundation of trust for a more vibrant community spirit.