Svendborg Court Building
The court building in Svendborg was originally built in 1881 as a typical representative of historicism. The historical part of the building, the courthouse and the jail is constructed of red brick with a slate roof. Historically, the inner courtyard of the development was surrounded by a brick wall in a quarter-circle shape.
Facts
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Lead Consultant
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The Danish Court Administration
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Svendborg, Denmark
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2,100 sqm
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Completed in 2011
Respect for the heritage
The extension, designed by Alex Poulsen Architects, has been developed with respect for the existing building’s architecture and design. The design of the extension is characterized by its quarter-circle shape, inspired by the former courtyard wall, which has been removed but is reinterpreted in another form. The modern extension contrasts with the historic architecture. The expression of the new extension enhances and draws attention to the historical details and building practices found in the original architecture.
Natural light
Throughout the interior of the building, detailed impressions have been incorporated, which can be experienced through the choice of materials as well as in the integrated artwork created by Finn Naur Petersen. The art, consisting of small crystal lamps and figures, adorns the corridors of the police station.
Connection to nature
The trellis in front of the continuous glass facade ensures that the extension connects directly to the park surrounding the facility. The courthouse is equipped with two larger courtrooms, while the extension contains smaller courtrooms and meeting rooms for the Enforcement Court and the Probate Court, respectively.
