丨Jan Kleihues with Johannes Kressner

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Justice Center Herne

Justice Center Herne – 2009

The new building of the center of justice has to fit into a block, which is formed by the district court and the former prison cell building. The outer sides of the block are occupied on three sides by the old buildings, while a parking garage should possibly be built into the west side. Through merging  the three block components – District Court, prison cell tract and the new construction – the joints between the components are of crucial importance. Thus, the three brick “façades” of the district court remain unaffected. Instead, the newly created passage adjoins the fourth understated courtyard façade.

Location: Friedrich-Ebert-Platz, 44623 Herne

Architects: Jan Kleihues with Johannes Kressner

Client: BLB Bau- und Liegenschaftsbetrieb NRW

GFA: 12.068 m²

Type of use: Gerichtsgebäude

Competition: 2009