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William B. Bryant Annex,
United States Courthouse
Washington, D.C.
Michael Graves & Associates
with SmithGroup
Pavilions bracket a major expansion
of an existing federal courthouse
This courthouse includes a new 351,000-square-foot
annex and renovation of the existing 576,500-square-foot
Prettyman Courthouse in Washington, D.C. The annex division
of the project contains eight U.S. district courtrooms,
one combination district and appellate courtroom, 11
district chambers, eight court of appeals chambers,
and related office space.
Located at Constitution and Pennsylvania avenues, within
sight of the Capitol, the annex defines a pivotal place
in the city. Its massing and organization respond to
the challenges of its federal context, while addressing
the institutional values and practical requirements
of a courthouse. Two pavilions bracket the primary mass
of the annex: one, a square block containing chambers
and offices along C Street; the other, at Pennsylvania
and Constitution avenues, a rotunda housing a cafeteria
and chambers. The annex's key element is an atrium that
accommodates the necessary functional links between
the old and new structures.
Together with the renovated spaces, the entire project
encompasses magistrates' courtrooms and chambers, clerk
facilities, a ceremonial courtroom, judges' chambers,
a visiting judge chamber, grand jury suites, jury assembly,
pretrial services, probation offices, and attorney lounges.
Additionally, the program contains extensive related
offices and support facilities, as well as office space
for lease. The design features extensive security systems
and complies with blast, thermal, and ballistic criteria.
Formal name of project:
William B. Bryant Annex, United States Courthouse
Location:
Washington, D.C.
Gross
square footage:
927,500 sq. ft.
Total
Construction Cost:
$105 million
Owner:
U.S. General Services Administration
Architect:
Michael Graves, Architect, P.A.
341 Nassau Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
609-924-6409 tel.
609-924-1795 fax
www.michaelgraves.com
SmithGroup
1850 K Street NW, Suite 250
Washington, DC 20006
202-842-2100 tel.
202-974-4500 fax
www.smithgroup.com
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