Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Complex - Lexington, KY
N 38° 02.779 W 084° 29.792
16S E 719675 N 4213912
The Robert F. Stephens courthouse complex began construction in 2001. It is now open and houses a Circut and District Court. The courthouses are joined by an underground tunnel. There a two wonderful distinct fountains in the courtyard.
Waymark Code: WM21CN
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 08/19/2007
Views: 90
The Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Complex is five stories with a basement and 120,000 square feet. An underground tunnel joins the two buildings that began construction in 2001.
A logia provides covered pedestrian circulation along the front of the building.
Courtroom lobbies are located on the exterior and overlook the public plaza.
Underground tunnel links to the district courthouse and parking garage.
Three restricted circulation paths: Judges and their staff; the public, and inmates
Collegial building plan with judges offices located on the 5th floor and courtrooms on floors 2-4.
Awards:
Project of the Year - American Public Works Association - Kentucky Chapter
Kentuckian Masonry Institute Excellence in Masonry Design
The National Center for State Courts Retrospective of Courthouse Design 1991-2000
Year Built: 2001
Current Use of Building: District and Circut Court
Level of Courts: Multiple
Architect: Sherman-Carter-Barnhart
Dates this building was used to house judicial proceedings: current
Physical Address:
120 N. Limestone
Lexington, Ky. 40507
Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Related Website: [Web Link]
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