Charles R. Jonas Federal Building & Courthouse

In Charlotte, North Carolina, Robert A.M. Stern Architects (RAMSA) has completed a sensitive modernization and addition to the historic Charles R. Jonas Federal Building & Courthouse. The new 8-storey wing, which contains new courtrooms, chambers, and support spaces, rises behind the existing century-old Courthouse and serves as an inspiring example of how significant and historic civic infrastructure can be modernized to maintain a distinct character and presence. Francis Dzikowski (OTTO) Constructed in 1918 before a tripling in size in 1933, the Jonas Courthouse required significant upgrades to meet the needs of a 21st-century courthouse. These upgrades include replacing ageing building systems, improving energy efficiency,... More