Brownsville Federal Courthouse
Brownsville, Texas
Construction Cost: $24M
Completion Date: 1999
The General Services Administration retained PGAL to design this 198,000 SF Federal Courthouse to celebrate Brownsville's heritage, as well as to represent the solemnity, integrity, and fairness of the Federal Judicial System. PGAL used the building's architecture to create a sense of place defined by enclosures and edges, much like the South Texas region's historic missions. The classical two-story portico, use of natural light, and open interior design complements the central public space known as the Great Hall, which includes a grand monumental stair. Construction for the $24M facility was completed in 1999.
- Award-winning design featured in numerous publications
- Used as the model for future GSA courthouse developments