Design Intent
The architect’s vision was to create appealing timber boxes for each of the courtrooms, to create a positive environment for those occupying them. Using natural materials, such as timber battens, is one of the most popular and simplest ways to increase biophilic benefits, such as decreased stress, enhanced productivity and general wellbeing.
Strobe Effect
While in the install stage of the project it was noticed that the many narrow vertical battens along the walls created a strobe effect when video streaming and also when certain people tried focusing on a person with the battens behind them. This problem was rectified by placing a larger gap between the battens. The architect also wanted no joins between battens, they all needed to be exact lengths to ensure no visual distractions.
Profile Choices
A flute profile was the shape of choice for the redevelopment, with it applied to ceilings and most walls. This was complemented with a block profile applied to walls as a contrasting pattern. Stone walls are also a complementary stand-out feature of the design, with white mortar helping to exacerbate the textures of the stone.
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