Is it LAW COURTS???

Law courts present themselves as another optional functional building which fits within the restraints of my developed "PROTECTION" concept. Although, this concept is interpreted and played with in a different light to what was as the main linkage to the library's function. Protection in this sense is relative to law, and more specifically to the protection from law. It is a place where people are trialled for their life, and fight to remain safe and protected from justice. This quite a development and advancement from the folie concept, which I find to be quite interesting and challenging.

ADVANTAGES

• It is a naturally attracted space because it is multi-functional - containing offices, courtrooms, etc. People naturally flow to this place - due to work.
• Very structured buildings in form, which can be derived from the concept
• Strong presence in appearance and in function which leads me to believe that it has the capability as forming as an iconic structure.

DISADVANTAGES

• Proficient access to the site is an issue. How would this happen?
• There is already a number of law courts in Brisbane. The main law court can be found in the Brisbane CBD.
• Not particularly a public attractor (e.g. tourists)

Exemplar - Supreme Court of the United States

The Supreme court of the United States is the highest court in the United States. It is a building which is based on strong forms, and has a powerful presence within the immediate environment. It classified as an attraction to tourists globally.

Although the law courts idea has both advantages and disadvantages I still believe it has a good play and enhancement from the concept. Hopefully with more development and process thinking this can become more resolved.