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Court Building
The Supreme Court of Lithuania building is conceived as a structure of strong and clear architectural expression, whose form and scale signify the presence of an institution of justice in the city. This project eschews declarative symbolism – the building’s authority is grounded in order, clarity, and durability.
The Main Idea
The fundamental architectural, urban, and artistic concept of the project is the COLONADE. Here, it is conceived not as a decorative detail, but as the building’s foundational structural system, organizing spaces and creating a seamless transition between the city and the building’s interior. The colonnade dictates the rhythm of the facade, creating visual harmony and architectural tranquility. This colonnade motif extends into the building’s interior, where it becomes a rhythmic spatial system and a symbol of justice that emphasizes stability.
The Building’s Uniqueness and Distinctive Solutions
• Sustainable Renovation and the Circular Economy: The project stands out for its exceptional focus on sustainability – It preserves the existing 6x6 m column grid of the old building, reinforcing it and extending its service life. Uniquely, the old building’s facade is being dismantled and recycled into finishing elements for the new columns (light gray artificial stone), thereby drastically reducing the amount of construction waste.
• Innovative double facade: Glass panels designed between the massive columns ensure visual openness. The facade features a double-glazed system with integrated automatic blinds that provide sun control and act as an effective sound barrier to dampen noise (this is particularly relevant from the direction of the adjacent “Lukiškės 2.0” site).
• A new public space for city residents: The main entrance faces Gynėjų Street, where part of the existing parking lot is being transformed into a new public space—a plaza. It reflects the building’s 6x6-meter grid: column-shaped benches are designed every 6 meters, linking the square’s structure with the building’s rhythm. This transforms the courthouse into an integral part of the city, rather than an isolated structure.
• Smart and secure traffic management: The building meticulously separates the movement routes of three distinct groups – visitors, staff (judges), and the escort. The movement of the escort is restricted as much as possible: access to the building is via an underground parking lot, and the courtrooms are reached via a special, isolated staircase, ensuring that this flow never intersects with public or administrative areas.
• Solid materials and artistic integration: The interior is dominated by monolithic concrete, precision-crafted metal, and dark walnut wood, which creates a subtle warmth. The idea of justice is crowned by a sculpture of Themis planned for the southwestern part of the building.
The project was designed in accordance with universal design principles to ensure that the spaces are comfortable, representative, and accessible to every member of society.
The Main Idea
The fundamental architectural, urban, and artistic concept of the project is the COLONADE. Here, it is conceived not as a decorative detail, but as the building’s foundational structural system, organizing spaces and creating a seamless transition between the city and the building’s interior. The colonnade dictates the rhythm of the facade, creating visual harmony and architectural tranquility. This colonnade motif extends into the building’s interior, where it becomes a rhythmic spatial system and a symbol of justice that emphasizes stability.
The Building’s Uniqueness and Distinctive Solutions
• Sustainable Renovation and the Circular Economy: The project stands out for its exceptional focus on sustainability – It preserves the existing 6x6 m column grid of the old building, reinforcing it and extending its service life. Uniquely, the old building’s facade is being dismantled and recycled into finishing elements for the new columns (light gray artificial stone), thereby drastically reducing the amount of construction waste.
• Innovative double facade: Glass panels designed between the massive columns ensure visual openness. The facade features a double-glazed system with integrated automatic blinds that provide sun control and act as an effective sound barrier to dampen noise (this is particularly relevant from the direction of the adjacent “Lukiškės 2.0” site).
• A new public space for city residents: The main entrance faces Gynėjų Street, where part of the existing parking lot is being transformed into a new public space—a plaza. It reflects the building’s 6x6-meter grid: column-shaped benches are designed every 6 meters, linking the square’s structure with the building’s rhythm. This transforms the courthouse into an integral part of the city, rather than an isolated structure.
• Smart and secure traffic management: The building meticulously separates the movement routes of three distinct groups – visitors, staff (judges), and the escort. The movement of the escort is restricted as much as possible: access to the building is via an underground parking lot, and the courtrooms are reached via a special, isolated staircase, ensuring that this flow never intersects with public or administrative areas.
• Solid materials and artistic integration: The interior is dominated by monolithic concrete, precision-crafted metal, and dark walnut wood, which creates a subtle warmth. The idea of justice is crowned by a sculpture of Themis planned for the southwestern part of the building.
The project was designed in accordance with universal design principles to ensure that the spaces are comfortable, representative, and accessible to every member of society.
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