Key facts
- The four-storey courthouse incorporates six court rooms surrounding a central atrium, a viewing promenade for visitors, offices, and a secured area for convicts.
- Energy efficiency, security and user comfort are fundamental aspects of the PPP development.
- The simple quadratic shape with a vertical façade is a modern interpretation of the archetype of a traditional courthouse and agrees with the demanding duties of court. Both the façades’ transparency and public square aim to symbolise civilians’ expectations.
Challenges
The unique nature of this PPP development meant that it was crucial for the contracting authority to seek independent advice to make well-informed design and investment decisions. With the juxtaposition between the courthouse’s public spaces and protected areas, security and flow management were key areas of focus since the project’s conception.
Solution
We provided independent advice on all technical and contractual matters to help ensure that the best course of action is taken by the right party at the right time. We developed quality control monitoring tools to check that all process and components are accounted for – enabling the operational phase to be prepared for future users.
Value and benefits
Our team identified organisational issues at the programme level as well as technical concerns on individual components, which saved on time and cost.