United States Courthouse, Federal courthouse on State Street in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States.
This federal building completed in 2008 features a curved design with slender columns, extensive glass facades, and Indiana limestone exterior, emphasizing transparency and accessibility while maintaining security measures.
The courthouse was constructed as part of a nationwide initiative to modernize federal judicial facilities, replacing older structures and consolidating the federal judiciary's presence in Springfield with contemporary courtroom spaces.
The building incorporates regional art including quilted triptychs by Ann Brauer depicting Western Massachusetts landscapes and Sol LeWitt's 300-foot mural titled Loopy Doopy #2, which features undulating black lines on white.
The facility operates Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and houses four courtrooms, offices for U.S. Attorneys and Marshals, and requires visitors to carry valid identification for security screening.
The architectural design preserves two historic trees along State Street, integrating them into the building's colonnade, which serves as both a welcoming element and a subtle security feature for the site.
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