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overall view from rue du fort Niedergrunewald
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The Towers from rue du fort Niedergrunewald
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From the Palais toward the Ring
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The Towers through the facade of the Ring
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Junctiun-gallery between old and new buildings and new adjacent areas
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The ceilling of the principal court room
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Longitudinal section
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urban insertion and Palais entry plan
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Major Extension of the Court of Justice of the European Communities
Dominique Perrault Architecte, Paris.. Luxembourg, Luxembourg
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Name of work in English
Major Extension of the Court of Justice of the European Communities
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Name of work in original language
La grande extension de la Cour de justice des Communautés européennes
Prize year
EUmies Awards 2009
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Work Location
Luxembourg, Luxembourg
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Studio
Dominique Perrault Architecte, Paris.
EUmies Awards 2009 Shortlisted
Collaborators
Collaborator (external): Not Defined Paczowski et Fritsch Architectes, Not Defined m3 architectes; Technical architect: Not Defined Perrault Projets; Structural engineering: Not Defined INCA Engineering, Not Defined Schroeder & Associ, Not Defined TR-Engineering; Façades: Not Defined Marion Consulting, Not Defined Ralf Rache Engineering; Electrical: Not Defined Felgen & Associ, Not Defined Bevilacqua & Associ; Climatisation: Not Defined Jean Schmit Engineering; Hydraulic: Not Defined RMC-consulting; Lighting: Jean-Paul Lamoureux; Acoustical: Not Defined AVEL Acoustique; Fire consulting: Not Defined Cabinet Casso & Cie
Program
Government & Civic
Completion
2008
The development over time of the Court of Justice on the Kirchberg plateau reflects the evolution of the European Union itself & a process of expansion and consolidation & which has resulted in the extension of the court on three occasions. Four major components form part of this fourth extension operation: the original Palais building; the 'ring' that encompasses it; the twin towers that are landmarks for the new court and the compositional elements of the public space; and the gallery that connects the complex together. Although the physiognomy of the Palais has been maintained, internally it has been completely refurbished to house the main entrance and stairway as well as the principal and auxiliary courtrooms. Suspended on columns surrounding the Palais, the ring houses the judges' private chambers and conference rooms and the 100-metre-high towers provide offices for the translators. The choice of materials follows the ecological guidelines for public buildings and the facades have been designed for maximum thermal performance.