High Court of Australia Building, National courthouse in Parliamentary Triangle, Canberra, Australia.

The High Court of Australia building stands on the shore of Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra's Parliamentary Triangle. Christopher Kringas designed it as an exposed monolithic structure of bush-hammered reinforced concrete with large glazed areas on tubular steel frames. Three courtrooms, Justices' chambers, the registry, library and administration facilities are arranged around a 24-metre-high public hall, with a central ramp rising through the volume.

In 1972 the National Capital Development Commission launched an anonymous two-stage competition that drew 158 entries; Christopher Kringas of Edwards Madigan Torzillo and Briggs won in 1973. Construction ran from 1975 to 1980, and Queen Elizabeth II opened the building on 26 May 1980. Kringas died of cancer in March 1975, aged 38, twelve days before construction began, and Hans Marelli saw the project through to completion.

The building displays Australian materials throughout its spaces, with red tulip oak paneling and aurisina stone flooring chosen for public areas. These material choices reflect the connection between the place and local identity.

Access to the three courtrooms may vary for visitors, with one space reserved for formal ceremonies and another equipped for remote proceedings. Keep in mind that security measures and access restrictions can differ depending on the day you visit.

The 1972 anonymous competition drew 158 entries; the jury included Chief Justice Sir Garfield Barwick and NCDC Commissioner Sir John Overall. Kringas died of cancer in March 1975, aged 38, twelve days before construction began, and Hans Marelli saw the project through to completion in 1980. The built structure closely matches the winning 1973 design.