- Year: 2019
- Location: Granada, Spain
- Size: 15.400 m²
In ancient Greek and Roman tradition law and law-making were public affairs deeply embedded within the political process. They were inhrently transparent procedures as they took place on public ground and participation was usually open. The question this project poses, is where does the contemporary court of justice stand against the prevailing typology which has arguably distanced citizens from these processes. The answer given explores the co-existence of the Andalucian High Court with a public forum, where people can directly address law-making issues of public interest.
The building itself, despite modernist, is a response to the local Islamic vernacular of Granada, with many traditional architectural elements of the place being translated into contemporary. Due to its inspiration, the environmental strategy is deeply rooted within the design, and revolves around the careful control of solar gains and robust water management, integrating ancient principles with modern technologies. This building is aimed to achieve a LEED Platinum certification.
Gerasimos M. Mataragas 
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