West Australian Supreme Court

Jackson Architecture undertook renovation and restoration of the historically significant Supreme Court of Western Australia building. The project involved the extensive reconsideration of how court proceedings work in the contemporary climate.

Throughout this process, we strived to honour the objectives of the state of Western Australia through structural symbolism of the importance of rule of law. The expectation was that the design appropriately reflected the Supreme Court as the highest court in the State and the Judiciary as the third branch of Government.

To draw on the geography, history and culture of Perth, the Swan River was thoroughly explored throughout the design approach. Ensuring cohesion and clarity was integral to the design team and their vision for the outcome; hence, taking inspiration from the river and its form was a highly successful decision in that it created a unique but easeful flow whilst also paying homage to the local and much cherished Swan River.

• Courtrooms;
• Mediations suites and flexible multi-purposes rooms that can be utilised for varying hearing and mediation styles;
• Judicial and Registry chambers,
• Conference rooms; and
• Library
• Various lounges.