The newly completed Oldham County Judicial Center in La Grange, Kentucky, brings together nearly two centuries of local history and modern judicial services in a thoughtfully designed expansion of the community’s significant architectural landmark. Re-opened in March 2026, EFCO® curtain wall, storefront and entrances – a brand of Apogee Architectural Metals – met the project’s historical aesthetic, modern performance and low-maintenance for its future needs.
 
Located on Main Street, the 52,000-square-foot government project preserves and incorporates the county’s historic courthouse – Kentucky’s second-oldest courthouse still in existence. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the courthouse has occupied the site since 1828. It survived a fire and reconstruction in 1874, and has continuously served the community through generations of change.
 
The updated two-story structure nearly doubles the size of the former courthouse. It now houses judicial offices and four courtrooms, including a dedicated circuit courtroom and a separate juvenile court.

Partnering with state, county, local and historic district leaders, Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects designed the expanded judicial center to reflect the courthouse’s original Renaissance Revival style. Respecting its cultural and architectural heritage, WEHR Constructors worked closely with the architects, glazing contractor Stanley Schultze & Co. and Murfin Commercial Building Products (Murfin CBP) to select multiple EFCO systems for this notable project.
 
The renovation preserved the grandeur of the courthouse’s main entrance, signature bell tower cupola, projected brick pilasters, detailed cornices and the look of its tall, narrow, arched windows. EFCO 5600 Series Curtain Wall, 403i Storefront and D500 Doors match the style, scale and size of the former windows and doors, complete with era-appropriate muntin grids.
 
Stanley Schultze & Co installed more than 300 individual units for the center’s windows and doors. Several daylight openings are composed of multiple stacked units reaching more than 15 feet tall, while others are circular portals with a compact 2-foot 2-inch diameter.
 
Contributing to the building’s uniform exterior and its long-lasting functionality, all the EFCO curtain wall, storefront and entrance framing and muntin grids were manufactured with aluminum. These systems and components were finished by EFCO in a Bone White 70% PVDF resin-based architectural coating, providing a consistent appearance across multiple products. This durable painted finish meets the industry-leading AAMA 2605 performance specification. EFCO’s curtain wall and storefront systems also are thermally broken, further contributing to the building’s low-maintenance, energy-efficient operations.