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The Clark County Government Center serves as the government center building for Clark County , Nevada .. The 350000 sqft complex designed by Fentress Bradburn and opened in 1995 consists of a six-story county administration building , three one-story buildings for the county commissioners ' chambers , a multipurpose community facility and a central plant .. It includes space for government administration , a law enforcement complex , a performing arts complex , a child-care facility and structured parking .. performing arts. performing arts. structured parking. structured parking. It also contains a single-story auditorium , a pyramid-shaped cafeteria and a cylindrical , six-story reception hall , as well as office buildings .. Designed by Fentress Architects , the complex design physically embodies Clark County 's philosophy of providing open , accessible government in a new civic cultural center .. Fentress Architects. Fentress Architects. The government center is organized around a multifunctional County courtyard and shaded pedestrian spine .. courtyard. courtyard. The shaded , circular arcade completes the circular form of the buildings .. Aligned radially with the columns are three rows of trees framing a sloped lawn amphitheater .. A centered raised platform creates the stage .. The amphitheater , an acre and a half in area and 280 ft in diameter , is capable of accommodating almost any type of major public gathering , theater , or ceremony .. It has received awards including `` Best Non-Hotel Architecture '' and the `` People 's Choice Las Vegas Journal '' award in 1998 , 1999 , 2000 , 2001 , 2002 , 2003 , 2004 and 2005 .