Bordeaux Law Courts

The law courts occupy an important historical site on the ramparts of the medieval centre of Bordeaux

Concept sketch

Courtroom sketch

Environmental diagram - summer schematic

Environmental diagram - winter schematic

Glass bridges span the central canyon

Drawings of the structural elements

CAD drawings of the structural elements

Courtrooms and administration block plans

Location plan

The building has a very simple programme of public and private space

On the main public level there is a direct route through into the Tour des Anglais, now converted into a restaurant

Section through courtroom and administration block

Construction shot

Construction shot