Description
The new Toronto Courthouse, designed by Renzo Piano Building Workshop, is a remarkable addition to downtown Toronto. Located just steps from Nathan Phillips Square and Toronto City Hall, this 17-storey architectural landmark replaces six outdated court facilities, centralizing justice administration while blending seamlessly with Toronto’s cultural and natural heritage.
The courthouse features 73 hearing rooms, providing a tailored environment to meet diverse judicial needs. At street level, a glass entrance welcomes visitors, while the main structure is raised on columns, revealing a 20-meter-high atrium with large glass walls that let natural light fill the space.
The building’s facade spans approximately 117,000 m2 and incorporates a unitized curtain wall on several floors. Saint-Gobain Glass is central to the courthouse’s modern and sustainable design, featuring solar control coating COOL-LITE® XTREME 70/33 II and COOL-LITE® ST BRIGHT SILVER on extra-clear DIAMANT® glass. Combined with ECLAZ® in double-glazed units, with laminated glass inside and outside, it ensures not only excellent light transmission, clarity and energy efficiency but also safety.
Inside, the courthouse merges refinement with functionality. Panelized walls made from durable materials integrate seating, signage, and lighting, creating an environment that is both practical and inviting. The Toronto Courthouse exemplifies a perfect balance of elegance, efficiency and the smart use of advanced facade materials.
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