Mississippi Center for Justice
About the Project
The 6,000-square-foot renovation for the Indianola office of Mississippi Center for Justice serves residents of the Mississippi Delta, who often face obstacles to legal services and representation and are frequently exploited. This economical yet ambitious project aims to materialize hope and respect for those in need by providing storefront access to attorneys and support with privacy and dignity.
The three-part design began with the shell—an abandoned furniture store that was cleaned out and repaired. The office layout features inexpensive gypsum board partitions arranged to allow natural light to flow into the inner plan. At the heart of the space, a dynamically shaped, clay-tile-sheathed wall arcs and leans through the area, serving as a landmark that unites all rooms while establishing a tactile, enveloping, and dynamic anchor—an inner horizon that conveys both security and hope for the future.
Project Team
- Duvall Decker Architects
- Engineering Resource Group, Inc
- Jon D Rice & Associates, LLC
- Environmental Management Plus