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LA Federal Courthouse under construction
A rendering of the new federal courthouse that will be located at the corner of First St. and Broadway in Downtown LA. Photo courtesy of SOM. Aiming for LEED Platinum, the serrated façade of the 'Cube' is designed to achieve a north/south orientation to maximize views while reducing solar heat gain by 47%, as described by SOM. Photo courtesy of SOM. The courthouse will accommodate 24 courtrooms, 32 judges' chambers, and will house district judges, jury assembly facilities, offices for U.S. Marshals and more. Photo courtesy of SOM.

Aiming for LEED Platinum, the serrated façade of the 'Cube' is designed to achieve a north/south orientation to maximize views while reducing solar heat gain by 47%, as described by SOM. Photo courtesy of SOM.
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Aiming for LEED Platinum, the serrated façade of the "Cube" is designed to achieve a north/south orientation to maximize views while reducing solar heat gain by 47%, as described by SOM. Photo courtesy of SOM.