Justice Centre, Freiburg

The new extension on Holzmarkt square will be built in the inner area of the city block and take up all departments with contact with the public, especially the rooms for the criminal and family courts. The main access will be via the existing western yard, the entrance hall will open to the yard in the middle. All existing wing buildings will be connected to it. The new building will be an autonomous and natural addition to the listed ensemble. The façade will be made of prefabricated concrete elements dyed in reddish hues, showing a range of varying diagonal reveals that will create proportions appropriate to the situation.