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Sunderland Justice Centre Interiors

The Sunderland Justice Centre consolidates several disconnected court facilities currently located throughout the North East into one central building.

The interior concept for the building is an articulation of the HMCS business strategy; ‘Our business strategy sets out the objectives for creating a court service that is modern, efficient and fit for the 21st century’, as well as the HMCS aspiration to ‘Be an employer of choice for those wishing to deliver first class public service.’ The interior architecture coalesces these ideals to create a highly functional facility that also represents best practice in the creation of workplace communities.

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The interior design and concept is underpinned by four key principles; the careful consideration of the interior form, selection of materials, application of colour and the utilisation of natural light.
 
The interior has been conceived as a linear arrangement comprised of two wings. These wings are linked at the upper levels through a series of monolithic timber clad blocks from which, routes and key spaces are carved into and expressed through the application of colour. Key elevations are treated similarly, as solid timber elements with punched holes expressed in colour highlighting a key space beyond.
 
A warm palette of timber is complemented by accents of monolithic colour and areas featuring exposed concrete ceilings. The materials have been carefully chosen to give a civic character to the interior spaces while maintaining a level of warmth. Sustainability and durability have also been taken into consideration.
 
Colour is employed as a tool to assist with orientation in public areas. Three distinct colours representing the different court types are introduced in the reception areas. The colours are integrated into the relevant public court halls creating a subtle change in identity for each court type. The staff areas feature all three colours which are used to delineate space and signify movement through one realm to the other.
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The solidity of the interior spaces is softened by the controlled use of natural light. Full height glazing to office areas and public court halls provides a strong connection with the external environment. Clerestory glazing offers a more controlled level of daylight to court spaces. Large top lit voids in the central spine allow daylight penetration to ‘the street’ general office accommodation to the west face of the building. The court spaces are offered a diffused light through clerestory glazing.
 
 
  • Type

    Interiors

  • Sector

    -

  • Location

    Sunderland, UK

  • Description

    -

  • Client

    Her Majesty's Court Service

  • Size

    15,000 sqm

  • Cost

    -

  • Team

    John McAslan + Partners, Architect
    Turner & Townsend, Project Manager
    Hoare Lea, Services Engineer
    Gifford, Structural and Civil Engineer
    Capita Symonds, Cost Consultant

  • Status

    2008 onwards

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