3XNs proposal for the expansion to the Frederiksberg Courthouse takes its signal from the distinct roof and robust materials of the neighbouring neo-classical facility designed by Hack Kampmann. The design of the courthouse is therefore composed with clear references to the architectural style of the refined neighbourhood of Frederiksberg, fitting in nicely with the surroundings – but still distinctly making its mark within the context of the place.
The proposal takes its shape from the site boundaries, and designed at a respectful angle of 45 degrees to the listed existing courtbuilding. The result is an open corridor between the two buildings while maintaining a visual distinction for the Hack Kampmann building. These challenges are the basis for an informed structure which is both classical and dynamic with its curved form – standing as a modern interpretation of the classical saddle style roof.
While the exterior form places emphasis on adjacencies with the existing building, the interior focuses on compliance with the law reform’s requirements on security and internal segregrations in the building. Therefore, the building provides its employees, the defendants, witnesses and guests an open environment with an optimally separated flow between the different user groups. A small atrium cuts through the middle of the building; drawing light deep into the interior creating an open and airy connection across departments. This creates the feeling of direct daylight in the rooms and gives a general lightness to the building’s inner core, meeting the visitors as they come up from the foyer.
The facade is designed as an expression of the structure’s solidity – constructed in tile to create a relationship between the existing building-scape and the surroundings in the neighbourhood of Frederiksberg. It is however, constructed in a light tone, providing the building with its own sense of identity.
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