Historically, natural limestone has been used for federal structures across the U.S., and the new Eastern District Courthouse in Brooklyn, NY, is no exception. Although it was designed in a modern style, it calls for the timeless quality of French limestone for a large portion of the exterior.
The architects for the project are Cesar Pelli & Associates of New Haven, CT, and HLW International L.L.P. of New York, NY. The project, which began construction in 2000, is part of the new Federal Court complex within the Civic Center of Downtown Brooklyn. The Eastern District courthouse, which is on the north side of Tillary Street, provides district courtrooms, magistrate courtrooms and judges’ chambers.