Bakers Architecten BV

Rechtbank Law Courts In Haarlem

RECHTBANK LAW COURTS IN HAARLEM

Bakers Architecten

Rechtbank Law Courts In Haarlem
© Maarten Noordijk
Rechtbank Law Courts In Haarlem
© Maarten Noordijk

PHOTOGRAPHS
Maarten Noordijk, Frank Stahl

AREA
11000.0 m2

YEAR
2010

LOCATION
Haarlem, The Netherlands

CATEGORY
Renovation

Rechtbank Law Courts In Haarlem
© Maarten Noordijk

Text description provided by architect.

The law courts in Haarlem consist of four buildings, and since the most recent renovation, all that remains of the original 1890 court building designed by W.C Metzelaar is the facade.

The complex, which houses the Family, District and Civil courts, has a gross floor area of around 11,000 sqm and is characterized by multiple differences in level, the product of repeated renovations over the years.

Rechtbank Law Courts In Haarlem
© Maarten Noordijk
Rechtbank Law Courts In Haarlem
© Maarten Noordijk

The resulting ensemble of buildings is completely integrated with the urban fabric of the historical centre of Haarlem.

More images and drawings following the break.

Rechtbank Law Courts In Haarlem
© Maarten Noordijk
Rechtbank Law Courts In Haarlem
© Maarten Noordijk

The design strove to maintain the character of the existing complex while improving and optimizing the organization and structure.

Utilization of existing strengths, like the beautiful courtyards, the stately buildings and the distinctive front facade, served as the starting point for this design.

Rechtbank Law Courts In Haarlem
© Maarten Noordijk
Rechtbank Law Courts In Haarlem
© Maarten Noordijk

By means of a number of interventions, including additional stairs and new lifts, the internal routing was improved and the two heritage buildings were better integrated in the overall plan.

This structure makes for a more flexible and efficient use of the building, which in turn allows for continued sustainable use by an ever-changing organization, within the existing context.

Rechtbank Law Courts In Haarlem
© Maarten Noordijk
Rechtbank Law Courts In Haarlem
© Maarten Noordijk

Thanks to the integration of modern mechanical and electrical systems, the spaces are now more serviceable and, within the limitations of an historical building, fulfil the requirements of a modern work environment.

Among other things, a thermal energy storage system has been installed–and this in the centre of Haarlem.

The stately facades have been renovated, glazing has been adapted to contemporary security and climatic requirements, and the old entrance at the top of the stairs has been reinstated to create an appropriately dignified entrance.

Rechtbank Law Courts In Haarlem
© Maarten Noordijk
Rechtbank Law Courts In Haarlem
© Frank Stahl


Rechtbank Law Courts In Haarlem
© Maarten Noordijk
Rechtbank Law Courts In Haarlem
© Maarten Noordijk
Rechtbank Law Courts In Haarlem
© Maarten Noordijk


Rechtbank Law Courts In Haarlem
plan

Bakers Architecten BV
T +31 30 2314919
Bakers Architecten BV
Lange Nieuwstraat 109, 3512 PG Utrecht, Netherlands