CONNECTIVITY and CONTEXT

1) The building site is located at Haifa’s downtown area, between two

ARCHITECTURAL
roads that define its boundary. The lower avenue serves as a main city EXPRESSION
thoroughfare, linking the city of Haifa to the northern part of Israel.
2) The topographical situation is unique as the topographical soaring of 1) The building has been foreseen
Mount Carmel begins at the site’s longitude parallel. As a result, the and developed as an abode of light.
building’s positioning is ”double faced,” i.e., one side facing the Natural light has been allowed to
mountain and the other facing the sea. penetrate into all of the courtrooms.
3) The interior of the structure is designed as a covered urban system. A flush of natural
The courthouse’s entrance space is the continuation of the external light on one of the side walls of the
pedestrian street, Which is defined by the office buildings and stores courtroom provide a un-nerving
along its length. This design approach though contrasting with the experience in these areas.
courts functional requirements, brings In a sense of inclusivity In the 2) The judges’ library and the
space. central public plaza also enjoy
HAIFA COURTHOUSE / ISRAEL (introduction) 4) Since Haifa is a growing urban centre, the site is surrounded by similar well-lit environments. Glass
buildings which are under construction. The urban context of the atrium at both ends do the trick.
Haifa is the main northern city of Israel situated on the courthouse, hence, is going to be Very rich and active in future. 3) The Haifa courthouse has a
shore of Mediterranean sea, on the slopes of Mount distinct brutalist architectural
Carmel. This courthouse in Haifa is the highest court for expression which goes well with
jurisdiction in the district. It is designed by Chyutin the function. The interiors are
Architects. The architectural expression is strong and it Contrastingly Well lit and have low
gives the strong visual weight: something one relates to visual weight.
the judicial building. The building is treated on the concept 4) The public functions open into the
of “law factory’. central space, like opening into an
urban plaza or street.
5) Materials used are concrete,
glass, wood, metal and stone
cladding.

INTERIORS OF COURTHOUSE

COURTROOMS

SITE PLANNING SITE PLAN and CONTEXT GROUND PLAN PLAN JUDGE’S
INTERNAL PLANNING CIRCULATION

FIGURE GROUND
1) The figure gound clearly shows how the
urban plaza connects over both sides of the
building going through the built block.
2) The Haifs courthouse shows coherence
with the existing urban typology.
3) It follows a Coarse grained-Uneven texured
typology
BUILT-UP STRUCTURE
1) A consolidated built block provides a suitable response to a small
site.
2) The central public thoroughfare connecting the East and the West
plazas is the main feature of the design.
3) Its creates an enclosed urban environment within the court block.
4) Basement parking has been provided for all the cars coming into
the site. This can however pose a security threat.
5) The public thoroughfare has the courtrooms on one side and
admin offices on the other.
6) The building shows proper climatic response in the way that the
longer west side of the building consists of very less openings.
This reduces the heat gain for the building.
1) All internal planning revolves around the central public space. It is PUBLIC CIRCULATION
developed like an enclosed unban plaza.
2) One side lie the courtrooms and waiting areas and on the other side are the
administrative offices.
3) The judges’ chambers lie on the subordinate floors above the public waiting RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN JUDGES AND PUBLIC MOVEMENTS
areas. ACROSS COURTROOMS
4) Close relationship between the judges’ chambers and courtroom lock is
maintained in order to simplify circulation. However, points of intersection
between the two circulations can be found. These intersections Can be
avoided by regulating public movement.
5) Jury deliberation rooms are provided between a set of two courtrooms.

1) SITE AREA : 12,000 SQ.M.

2) GROUND COVERAGE : 9000 SQ.M.
(75%)
3) OVERALL BUILT-UP : 50,000 THE NORTH END PLAZA ENTRANCE
SQ.M. INFERENCES
4) FAR USED : 400% (Approx.) 1) Site planning gives a certain direction how public
5) NO. OF FLOORS : 11 spaces can intersect with more restrictive and
6) AREA OF COURTROOMS : 85-90 secured function of courthouse.
SQ.M. 2) Simplicity in form and it’s idea with idea of
SECTION BB’ (SECTIONS ACROSS COURTEOOMS SECTION AA’ (SECTION SHOWING PUBLIC jurisdiction is one of the major inference from
7) PARKING : 1300 CARS (5
AND PARKING) THOROUGHFARE) study.
basement levels)
3) Lack of coherence limits the study of structure.

HAIFA COURTHOUSE / ISRAEL

NAME :- PRAJESH PRATAP JADHAV

SOURCE : www.architizer.com , Author 5TH YEAR (A) ROLL NO :- 9128 B.V.C.O.A.

SIGNATURE NAME
 SITE CONTEXT
1) LABOUR COURT
2) TATA COMMUNICATIONS GUEST GOUSE
3) HALLMARK BUSINESS PLAZA
4) POST OFFICE
5) RNA CINEMA, BUSINESS PARK
6) MITHI RIVER
SITE JUSTIFICATION AREA :- 63273.15 SQ.M. = 15.63 ACRES 7) SLUMS IN SMALL AND LARGE
POCKETS, HOSTEL

STRENGTH
1) Since the area has already been allotted after conducting extensive survey and by the 1) Location of the site gives a
Government of India, it becomes imperative to follow the rules and guidelines laid down by unequivocal importance required for
the regional governing authority (MMRDA) in their design strategies and development plans such project.
for the foreseeable future. 2) Minimal distances from public
2) The fact that the urban infrastructure enveloping the site has a formidable presence only transport station in walking from such
gives further impetus to the grandeur and sophistication necessary for building typology’ as railway station, domestic airport.
3) The modern infrastructure also seems a aperfect fit for the existing historical high court 3) Roads gives easy access to the site.
building to lay it’s roots with a vision of serving for the next 50 years and metaphorically 4) Area of site.
taking a step forward, seamlessly blending into the urban fabric of the esteemed Bandra –
Kurla Complex. WEAKNESS

1) Polluted mithi river.

2) Heavy traffic.
3) Existing slums in small pockets
5) Sometimes messed up by heavy
rainwater.

OPPORTUNITIES
1) The allotted site has a potential to
develop iconic and landmarking
complex.
2) Will be one of the few courts in
country to be modernised.
3) Expectations from government ,
public and judicial community.

THREATS
1) Security threats due to highly dense locality.
2) Polluted mithi river.
3) Existing roads are little narrow, parking
issue.

NAME : PRAJESH PRATAP JADHAV

SITE ANALYSIS, Government colony, BANDRA, MUMBAI SOURCE : The hindu, DP PLAN, AUTHOR
5TH YEAR (A)
SIGNATURE :
ROLL NO : 9128 B.V.C.O.A.
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