The Jefferson County Medical Examiner Office provides vital forensic services to the county. The move to a new, state-of-the-art $30 million complex represented a crucial modernization effort and replaced a hopelessly small, constrained facility. Business Interiors was tasked with implementing furniture solutions that matched the precision, efficiency, and quiet dignity required by the facility’s demanding operations.

BI partnered closely with the project team, including Poole & Company and Doster Construction. This collaboration ensured furniture selections supported both the facility’s highly technical functions and the sensitive needs of its administrative spaces—making this far from an everyday office furniture project.

The scope encompassed a wide range of environments, including 15 private offices, 37 workstations, two conference rooms, a training room, the lobby, and the break room. Select work also extended into highly specialized areas such as autopsy rooms, coolers, and X-ray rooms, where durable benches were specified.

Light, timeless finishes were selected to bring a sense of calm to an environment where staff regularly work in difficult situations. BI maximized functionality in private offices with U-shaped desks and equipped the specialized specimen storage room with mobile high-density shelving to ensure peak organization in a critical zone. From the lobby and training room to the collaborative outdoor patio, the BI team provided durable, high-performance furniture solutions tailored to the facility’s unique demands.

The overall approach centered on delivering professional furnishings that support staff focus while maintaining the dignified atmosphere essential for sensitive consultations.

The modern, timeless architecture—highlighted by beautiful wood ceilings in open areas—creates a sophisticated and appropriate environment for the facility’s critical mission. Ultimately, Business Interiors ensured the space supports both the operational needs of the staff and the experience the facility demands.

Photography by: Chad Baumer