At a Glance
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37.5K
Square Feet
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LEED
Gold Certified
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100%
Potable Water Reduction
- Location
- Savannah, Georgia
- Offices
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Client
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U.S.General Services Administration
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Partners
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Hoar Construction
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Award
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Design Award, Planning and Urban Design, General Services Administration, 2022
- Location
- Savannah, Georgia
- Offices
- Client
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- U.S.General Services Administration
- Partners
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- Hoar Construction
- Award
- Design Award, Planning and Urban Design, General Services Administration, 2022
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Located in Savannah’s Historic District, one of the most celebrated and significant examples of early urban planning in the country, the new courthouse annex creates additional judicial space for the Bankruptcy Court of the Southern District of Georgia. It also houses offices and public interface areas for the Court Clerk, Office of Probation, and U.S. Marshal Service.
The shape and centrality of the lobby, the repeated symmetries of compositions, and the durable materials root the building in the enduring legacy of American courts. The openness, generous natural light, and views provide a connection to contemporary values about transparency, social equity, freedom, and individual responsibility.
The building’s blend of everyday and formal functions creates a welcoming environment for everyone — from probationers to business leaders. The dignity and vision of the courts are thoroughly represented throughout the building, but especially on the west façade, where expansive marble and a tradition-inspired use of typography create a clearly “civic” entry point.
The project achieves 28% energy savings, largely from reductions in heating, cooling, and lighting. With only a 17% window-to-wall ratio, the building envelope is extremely efficient and meets LEED daylighting criteria despite limited glazing. Onsite rainwater management handles the 95th percentile storm event through natural rain gardens and an integrated pervious paver system. The planting palette includes historic southern garden varieties that are drought-tolerant, reduce irrigation demand, and can be managed by an onsite cistern.
" }At a Glance
-
37.5K
Square Feet
-
LEED
Gold Certified
-
100%
Potable Water Reduction
- Location
- Savannah, Georgia
- Offices
-
-
Client
-
-
U.S.General Services Administration
-
-
Partners
-
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Hoar Construction
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-
Award
-
Design Award, Planning and Urban Design, General Services Administration, 2022
- Location
- Savannah, Georgia
- Offices
- Client
-
- U.S.General Services Administration
- Partners
-
- Hoar Construction
- Award
- Design Award, Planning and Urban Design, General Services Administration, 2022