Client:
U.S. General Services Administration
U.S. General Services Administration
Architect:
BBIX
BBIX
Elevator Subcontractor:
Metro Elevator
Metro Elevator
Location:
1 Courthouse Way
1 Courthouse Way
About the Project:
The Moakley Courthouse serves as headquarters for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit and the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. The building houses two appeals courtrooms, 19 district courtrooms, 6 magistrate’s courtrooms, 42 judge’s chambers, a law library, offices for the U.S. attorney, and extensive facilities to support the operations of the federal courts. The total square foot floor area is 750,000 and spans 10 floors. The courthouse sits prominently on the waterfront and is considered to be a vital piece of the development of Boston’s seaport district.
Scope of Project:
Draper partnered with Metro Elevator to complete a four (4) car modernization of the public elevators. This project included a very detailed submittal, review and design process due to the building’s historic significance. Each finish and architectural detail reflects careful thought that meets building code standards along with tying in details from the buildings original and unique construction. The GSA and courts visited Draper’s facility prior to install of the first elevator to review a full scale mock-up of the elevator cab.
