Toronto Courthouse, Legal center at University Avenue, Toronto, Canada
Toronto Courthouse is a distinctive judicial building with twelve sides and fin walls located at 361 University Avenue north of Queen Street West. The structure spans multiple levels with numerous courtrooms distributed throughout its reinforced pier framework.
The site was occupied by the Toronto Armories until 1963 when they were removed to make way for this judicial building. Construction was completed and the courthouse opened in 1967.
The building serves as a gathering point for residents dealing with criminal cases and family matters, drawing people from across the region. You can sense how the different floor layouts reflect the various types of legal work that happens inside.
The building connects to Osgoode Hall through an internal staff tunnel, which helps with circulation for workers. Visitors should know this is an active courthouse with security protocols, so access may be restricted to certain areas during proceedings.
The building was constructed primarily from locally sourced Queenston limestone, making it one of Ontario's final major structures to use this regional stone material. This choice of materials connects the building directly to the geology of the surrounding landscape.
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