Commonwealth Law Courts (Adelaide)

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Police Headquarters formerly occupied this site. This building contains 3 courts for the Federal Magistrate's Court, 9 courts for the Federal Court, 10 courts for the Family Court and 20 judge's chambers. The eucalyptus green colour on the façade was chosen to pay homage to Colonel Light's garden city plan, as well as the native eucalypt and dry grass vegetation that is common on the Adelaide Plains. The sienna and ochre colours on the façade were chosen to represent the colours of the Adelaide Plains and the arid hinterland. The slight recess of the metal panels behind the glass provides an impression of depth in the building's glass curtain that changes with the movement of the sun throughout the day. The tapered ellipse structure will house the ceremonial courts. The tapered ellipse structure, known as 'the Opal', is clad in pre-weathered copper. The axis of 'the Opal' runs in a line to the exact position of a traditional Aboriginal meeting point in Victoria Square. This building was officially opened by the Prime Minister of Australia, John Howard, on February 3, 2006. The building was awarded a Commendation in the 'New Buildings' category by the Royal Australian Institute of Architects (SA Chapter) award ceremony in 2006. #adelaide #commonwealth #howie #law_courts #monopolycompetition09 #sensationaladelaide