The new Supreme Court - reflecting a modern approach to the law in Hong Kong
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Citation
Asian Architect & Contractor, v.14, no.7, 1984, pp. 8-11
Abstract
Hong Kong's Judiciary has finally been housed under one roof with the opening in July '84 of the new, 22-storey, purpose-built Supreme Court. Located in Queensway, on the periphery of Hong Kong's commercial and financial centre, this HK$216 million (US$27.6 million) project houses 36 court-rooms and all ancillary offices and chambers within a gross floor area of 55,800 sq.m.
The previous, 73 year old supreme Court in Jackson Road, has become a landmark in Hong Kong, but built in the classical style of English Architecture synonymous with colonialism, the building's monumental image portrayed the law as an imposition of extraneous social values. With the rapid modernization of Hong Kong, the image of the law took on a more personal style, with the public much less in awe and fear of the institution and regarding it more as their public means to justice. The old building became not only outdated in style but also became insufficient in terms of space, resulting in the disperal of various judicial functions throughout the territory.
(1) Architectural concept
(2) Segregation and circulation requirements
(3) Staggered floors
(i) Interiors
(ii) Exterior
(iii) Problems
Description
Building Name: The Supreme Court
Building Type(s): Government administrative buildings
Architect: Architects Department of the Hong Kong Government's Building Development Department
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Type
Article
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Date
1984
Language
en