Cultural Courthouse for Bessemer

Elie Franklin Caylee Griner

Jack McWaters

We integrated aspects of traditional courthouses with modern forms. The classical components, such as columns, shoulders, and front steps, aid in identifying the purpose of our building while the modern attributes, the sky boxes, accentuated front porch, and angled mullions, address new styles of architecture. The sky boxes, glazed facade, and skylight help the courthouse utilize as much natural light as possible while still keeping direct sunlight at a minimum. The use of steel throughout the building and representative wide ange and trusses, aid in linking the courthouse to the heritage of Bessemer.

2nd Avenue

18th Street

Public Circulation

Public Entry Plaza

1st Avenue
Structural Diagram Ground Floor Diagram

Security Jury Chambers Jury Chambers

Jury Chambers

Jury Chambers

Courtroom Courtroom

Courtroom Courtroom

Judges' Chambers
Restrooms Restrooms Restrooms Restrooms

Judges' Chambers

Media Room Security

Security

Judges' Chambers

Courtroom

Courtroom

Jury Chambers

Jury Chambers

2nd Floor Plan

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80

ft

Section A

10

20

40

80

ft

Section B

19th Street
10 20 40 80
ft

Security

Security

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Approach Perspective

Atrium Perspective

2nd Floor Atrium View

Courtroom Perspective