
Fairfield, CA
The Old Solano Courthouse, built circa 1911, is an outstanding example of the Beaux Arts style in civic architecture. R+C worked with the design team to renovate the courthouse into a three-court civil courthouse that would accommodate current California state court programs. The renovation added a new courtroom to the first floor, provided a new elevator, upgraded the MEP and fire and life safety system, and provided seismic strengthening of the building. Rutherford + Chekene was structural engineer.
Architect: Hornberger + Worstell
Press"Preservation of Old Solano Courthouse lands court officials award," The Reporter, 8/10/2015
"Dignitaries celebrate opening of $30M courthouse," The Daily Republic, 9/18/2014
"Architect Selected for Renovation of Old Solano Courthouse," Judicial Council of California Press Release, 10/15/2009
Photographer: Cesar Rubio
Lasting Heritage Building
Central Solano County Heritage Commission
Beaux Arts Historic Building




Leavening peerless structural engineering skill with humor, philosophy, people skills and, above all, a consummate understanding of San Francisco's permitting process, [Alan] saw this project through.