Prince Kuhio Federal Building
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The Prince Kūhiō Federal Building, formally the Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole Federal Building and United States Courthouse, is the official seat of the United States federal government and its local branches of various agencies and departments in the state of Hawaiʻi.
Completed in 1977 with a total of 929,857 square feet (86,000 m²) of working space, it houses the United States District Court for the District of Hawaii. the United States Attorney for the District of Hawaii, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (Honolulu Division), the offices of Hawaii's U.S. Senators, the offices of Hawaii's U.S. Representatives for Hawaii's 1st congressional district and Hawaii's 2nd congressional district, and branch offices of the United States Secret Service, Central Intelligence Agency, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Internal Revenue Service, Department of Veterans Affairs, among other entities.
The building was named after Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole, heir to the throne of the defunct Kingdom of Hawaiʻi and Republican territorial delegate to the United States Congress.
The Prince Kūhiō Building was constructed to replace the aging Federal Court, Customs House and Post Office building fronting ʻIolani Palace and adjacent to Aliʻiōlani Hale. The building was given back to the state of Hawaiʻi and was renamed the King David Kalākaua Building in December 2003. Construction of the Prince Kūhiō Federal Building was not without controversy. Statutes provided that all buildings between the shoreline and the foot of Punchbowl Crater could not be taller than the Hawaiʻi State Capitol. The federal government, which was not legally limited by local statutes, defied the statutes and constructed the Prince Kūhiō Federal Building to become the tallest structure in the path of the capitol building's view of the shoreline.
Prince Kuhio Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse Security Upgrades Honolulu, HI
As part of our indefinite-delivery contract with the General Services Administration, Interactive Resources coordinated the installation of security measures in the Honolulu Federal Building. The project was constructed in two phases and involved the following security-related elements: A major extension of the closed-circuit television system including more than 40 new color and black-and-white cameras, many with zoom lenses. In addition, a major upgrade of the monitoring center included videocassette recorders, digital video multiplexers, new monitors, and a video switching and control system. The system also included ceiling microphone and motion detectors. Site improvements including vehicle barrier walls, concrete bollards, and vehicle control systems including card-key controlled barrier arms and control booth. Modifications to the building entrances to accommodate security checkpoints. Due to the building’s campus-like design, this involved the careful evaluation of numerous options.
Federal Building Mold Affects Judge's Chambers
Tuesday, 16 July 2002
Written by: Curtis Lum Organization: Honolulu Advertiser Federal officials are dealing with a mold problem in the Prince Kuhio Federal Building that has prompted the move of a judge to other offices and an extensive check of the complex's pipes. There have been no reports of mold-related illnesses, said Esther Timberlake, spokeswoman for the General Services Administration in San Francisco. The GSA oversees security and maintenance of the building. U.S. Magistrate Leslie Kobayashi and her staff were moved out of her chambers after mold was discovered in her office last week. Mold has not been detected in any other area of the courthouse side of the federal building, Timberlake said. Meanwhile, officials are checking pipes in the larger makai tower of the complex after water leaks were reported Aug. 1, Timberlake said. Timberlake said the leaks have resulted in mold, but she said an investigation is under way to determine the extent and source of the problem. She could not identify the areas that are affected, but said no one in the makai building, which houses various federal agencies and Hawai'i congressional delegation's offices, has been evacuated. Timberlake said there are thousands of feet of pipe and other equipment to be checked and that it will take days to inspect. "We can't just assume that if one area is dry, next door it's going to be dry. We're looking at every inch of our water lines," she said. Timberlake said the courthouse side of the complex has been cleared, except for the isolated problem in Kobayashi's second-floor chambers. She said the mold appears to have started by water damage in the ceiling and isn't related to the leaky pipes in the other building. "We are confident that the public area in the courthouse is safe and we see nothing to be alarmed at," Timberlake said. To alleviate the problem, cool air will be pumped through the two buildings after hours to prevent the growth of mold, which thrives in a warm, humid climate. Normally, the air conditioning is shut off at the end of the day. Exposure to mold can cause rashes, skin discomfort and allergy symptoms. Last month, the new Hilton Hawaiian Village Kalia Tower was closed after a worker became ill when she touched mold on a piece of furniture.
Prince Kuhio Federal Building is designed by [Joseph G.F. Farrell].
