Richard B. Russell Federal Building, Federal courthouse and office building in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Richard B. Russell Federal Building is a federal courthouse and office building in Atlanta with 26 floors and International style architecture. Its simple facade with clean lines and minimal ornamentation defines the downtown skyline.
The building was constructed in 1978 on the site of the former Terminal Station, replacing the historic railway depot. One railway platform was preserved to continue Southern Railway operations.
The building features artworks from the Art in Architecture Program by artists such as Terry McGehee and Jennifer Bartlett. These pieces are distributed throughout public spaces and shape how visitors experience the interior.
The building is open to visitors on weekdays and requires airport-style security screening at the entrance. It helps to learn in advance which areas are open to the public, as some sections are restricted.
The building was designed to integrate the preserved Southern Railway platform into its structure. This element shows how modern architecture adapted to accommodate existing railroad infrastructure.
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