Theodore Roosevelt Federal Courthouse, Federal courthouse in Downtown Brooklyn, United States
The Theodore Roosevelt Federal Courthouse is a federal court building in Downtown Brooklyn, New York, rising several floors above the surrounding streets. It houses courtrooms for both federal judges and magistrates serving the Eastern District of New York.
The building was constructed in the early 2000s to replace the older Emanuel Celler Federal Building, which no longer met modern security requirements. Security needs were built into the design from the start rather than added later.
Two abstract torch sculptures by Lisa Scheer stand on granite pedestals at the main entrance, greeting visitors as they arrive. They are among the few visible artistic touches on the building's exterior.
The courthouse sits in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn and is easy to reach from several subway stations nearby. Anyone entering should be ready for a security check, as is standard at all federal buildings.
The building was designed so that natural light reaches every courtroom, waiting area, and jury lounge through generous window placement. This makes the interior noticeably brighter than most court buildings of similar size and purpose.
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