A new 123,000-square-foot U.S. Courthouse in Huntsville, Ala., designed by Fentress Studios, was dedicated in February. | Photo Credit (all): Fentress Studios, a Populous Company
- The new Fentress Studios-designed Huntsville U.S. Courthouse held its official dedication ceremony Feb. 13.
- The 123,000-square-foot, three-story facility includes five courtrooms and six judges’ chambers and is intended to serve the Northern District of Alabama, according to the firm.
- The courthouse consolidates space for multiple federal courts and agencies, including the U.S. Marshals Service, U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA).
- The limestone-clad Roman Doric design incorporates public art and is described as LEED Gold and SITES Silver certifiable.
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — A new federal courthouse designed by Fentress Studios has been formally dedicated in historic downtown Huntsville, Ala., marking the opening of a 123,000-square-foot facility that will house multiple federal courts and related agencies.
Fentress Studios, a Populous company, said the Huntsville U.S. Courthouse held its official dedication on Feb. 13. The three-story building includes five courtrooms and six judges’ chambers and is intended to support federal judicial operations for the Northern District of Alabama.
“The timeless design of our new courthouse embodies the values of U.S. Courts and symbolizes the importance and permanence of the third branch of government. We are very pleased with the work of Fentress Studios, a Populous Company, in producing a world-class building,” said U.S. District Judge Liles C. Burke, according to a press release from Fentress Studios…