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AECOM RFQ No. 15-04-01 State of Florida 1st District Court of Appeals Tallahassee, FL Key Personnel: Scott Tao, Doug McKenzie, Ovidio Rodriquez The 1st District Court of Appeal is located in Tallahassee, Florida and hears appeals from 32 counties in northern Florida. AECOM Design, in association with Barnett Fronczak Barlowe Architects, was selected by the State of Florida to provide programming, existing facilities evaluations, comprehensive site selection, and complete design services for the new facility. The new building is located on a prominent 17 acre site in Tallahassee. Approached via an extensively landscaped axial boulevard, the building is sited on a slight rise which visually dominates the district. Visitor parking is discreetly located to each side of the boulevard while the more extensive staff parking area is accessed separately from the eastern half of the property. The buildings image is designed to capture the strength and dignity of the traditional American courthouse through the extensive use of classical elements and proportion. The focal point of the building is the monumental entrance portico topped by a dramatic glass dome. The six two story tall columns of the portico rest on a heavy rusticated base of precast stone. The symmetrical wings of the courthouse consist of a brick and precast stone wall articulated by Tuscan order pilasters which enhance the play of shadow and light on the facades. The building interior is organized around circular lobbies on each of the three public floors. The main double height lobby on the first floor provides direct access to the multi-purpose room, Clerk of Court, and Marshal offices. Security entry screening stations are discreetly integrated to one side of the lobby design. Off of the main lobby on the second floor is the video courtroom and law library. Secured controlled access is provided to eighteen judicial suites on the second and third floors of the building. The principal appeals courtroom is located on the third floor and is accessed from its own circular, domed lobby. The courtroom is clad in a combination of painted and stained wood panels complemented by fabric wrapped acoustical panels. An elaborate coffered dome allows for a generous high ceiling in the room. Client: Florida Department of Managerment Services Contact: Tom Berger (850) 487-9921 Year Completed: 2010 Section F 41