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Completion Date: May 2007
Owner: Amelang Partners
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Program: A 38,620-square-foot courthouse set on five acres in west Texas.
Design concept and solution: The russet-colored sandstone courthouse in Alpine, Texas, is designed in the Trans-Pecos tradition and appears to rise from the surrounding plains. The local dry-stacked sandstone creates harmony with the topography, while a double-height rotunda establishes a distinguished presence. Ramadas, traditional sun shelters, shade windows along the east, south, and west of the structure. The courthouse functions are contained on the second floor. The first floor is accessed by an open covered walkway.
Gross square footage:
38,620 sq. ft.
Site size:
5 acres
Total construction cost:
$12,953,976
Architect:
PageSoutherlandPage
400 W Cesar Chavez Ste 500
Austin, Texas 78701
T: (512) 472-6721
F: (512) 477-3211
www.pspaec.com
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