Prince Kuhio Federal Building, Federal building and courthouse in Honolulu, United States
The Prince Kuhio Federal Building is a ten-story office tower and six-story courthouse complex in Honolulu, connected by an enclosed pedestrian bridge. The structure houses 57 government agencies, including the United States District Court for Hawaii and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Completed in 1977, this structure replaced an earlier federal complex on the site of former Fort Armstrong. The original location had long served as the headquarters for customs and postal operations near Iolani Palace.
The building honors Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole, a Hawaiian leader who advocated for the islands in Congress. His name reflects a key moment in Hawaii's relationship with the mainland United States.
The building's exterior is accessible to visitors who want to see its bold brutalist design. Weekday visits offer a better sense of the space when government offices are active.
A 2015 renovation added a nine-story atrium that brings natural light deep into the building's interior. The update also installed modern systems that reduced energy use considerably.
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