RSA Judicial Building explained

RSA Judicial Building
Native Name:	RSA Dexter Avenue
Completion Date:	2011
Architect:	2WR Holmes Wilkins Architects
Owner:	Retirement Systems of Alabama
Cost:	$185 million
Floor Area:	525000square feet
Floor Count:	12
Website:	https://www.rsa-al.gov/real-estate/office-building-portfolio/rsa-dexter-avenue-building/
References:	^[1] ^[2]
Building Type:	office highrise
Roof:	58.83m (193.01feet)

The RSA Judicial Building, also known as RSA Dexter Avenue Building, is office high-rise in Montgomery, Alabama owned by Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) completed in 2011. Built on the grounds of the former home of the Alabama Supreme Court its incorporates the 1926 three-story courthouse complex called the Judicial Building within its 50feet glass atrium.

Alabama Supreme Court building

The earlier building was built in 1926 as the Scottish Rite Temple with an Egyptian motif. It was sold to the state in 1932 and became home to the Alabama Supreme Court and the Alabama' appellate courts and was called the Judicial Building.^[3] It was remodeled in 1938 in a Works Progress Administration project when the exterior was stripped and modernized.^{[4] [5]} It was vacated and fell into disuse after the court system relocated to the newly-built Alabama Judicial Building circa 1994.

RSA building

The Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) project for a new building began in 2007. Its design and location were a source of controversy for its height, the preservation of the courthouse and the effect it have of streetscape and views of the Alabama State Capitol.^{[6] [7] [8] [9]} While Montgomery's city planning code prohibits structures along Dexter Avenue taller than six stories, state buildings are exempt from the regulation.

The RSA building is 12 stories, 58.83m (193.01feet) tall and is clad in glass curtain wall facade.^{[1] [10]} While the is exterior steps were removed, a fully restored historic Alabama Supreme Court Building was incorporated into the new structure is highlighted in 50feet glass atrium.^{[11] [12]}

Inside the atrium is an "honor court" with statues of the Alabama Supreme Court chief justices who served in the older building.^[13] The building also houses a datacenter for the region. ^{[14] [15]}

See also

• RSA Tower (Montgomery, Alabama)
• RSA Trustmark Building
• RSA Battle House Tower

External links

• Judicial Building 1955
• RSA Building atrium
• Urban Planet

Notes and References

1. Web site: RSA Judicial Building, Montgomery EMPORIS. Emporis.
2. Web site: Retirement Systems of Alabama Dexter Avenue Office Building. JMR+H Architecture, PC.
3. Web site: Alabama Supreme Court – Court of Appeal | US Courthouses.
4. Book: Project, Federal Writers'. The WPA Guide to Alabama: The Camellia State. October 31, 2013. Trinity University Press. 9781595342010. Google Books.
5. Web site: State Judicial Building (former) Remodeling - Montgomery AL.
6. Web site: Landmarks Foundation Comes Out Against RSA Building . WSFA12News . December 11, 2007.
7. Web site: Preservationists Oppose Downtown Building's Design. WSFA12News.
8. Web site: Montgomery Preservationists Urge RSA To Redesign Building Plans For Old Judicial Building . WSFA12News.
9. Web site: Proposed 12-story RSA building would destroy view of Capitol in Montgomery, Alabama. Marvera . Goymer. December 23, 2007. The Birmingham News.
10. Web site: Alabama Appellate Watch | Page 104.
11. Web site: Where it's at: Downtown is 1% of Montgomery's land, but a whopping 15% of its development. Brad. Harper. The Montgomery Advertiser.
12. Web site: Honoring the Past While Looking Towards the Future | W&W Glass, LLC. glassonweb.com.
13. Web site: RSA dedicates Dexter Avenue building, pays tribute to judges. WSFA12News.
14. Web site: Your personal information may be locked up in Montgomery building. WSFA12News.
15. Web site: Retirement Systems of Alabama RSA Dexter Avenue Datacenter at 445 Dexter Avenue. www.datacenterhawk.com.