Strom Thurmond Federal Building and United States Courthouse, Federal courthouse in Columbia, United States

The Strom Thurmond Federal Building is a federal courthouse complex in Columbia with raw concrete walls, deeply set windows, and a 16-story tower. Window bays feature multiple concrete hoods that create texture and pattern across the exterior surfaces.

The complex was constructed between 1975 and 1979 and entered the National Register of Historic Places in September 2014. It was built during the height of Brutalist architectural practice for major public projects.

The building displays artworks acquired through the GSA Art in Architecture program, with pieces by Barbara Neijna and Marla Mallett integrated throughout its public spaces. These works add visual interest to the corridors and areas visitors encounter while inside.

Federal courts relocated to another building in 2003, so this complex now primarily serves as an administrative center for various federal agencies. Visitors should expect standard security procedures typical of federal buildings.

The plaza's sunken courtyard holds Right Turn on White, a large white-painted aluminum sculpture by Florida artist Barbara Neijna: a rectangle stood on its side with the top edge peeled forward into an arc, so the face catches shifting shadows. Inside, Marla Mallett's textile E Pluribus Unum hung in the lobby until environmental damage forced its removal.