Neue Justizgebäude, Court building in Maxvorstadt, Germany.
The Neue Justizgebäude is a court complex in Maxvorstadt made up of connected pavilion-style buildings arranged around a central courtyard. The structure combines functional efficiency with clean architectural lines and orients itself toward Munich landmarks through deliberate sight lines.
The complex was designed by architects Theo Pabst and Sep Ruf and constructed between 1954 and 1957 on the site of the former Herzog-Max-Burg. The project represented part of Munich's rebuilding effort following the Second World War.
The building blends traditional Munich design principles with modern court facility standards, reflecting the city's reconstruction phase in the 1950s. Visitors notice how the clean structure translates the function of legal work directly into its facade.
The building houses the District Courts and part of the Munich I Regional Court, with clearly marked public entrances serving visitors. The open courtyard design makes it easy to navigate between different court sections.
The complex features a large central courtyard that creates open public space while maintaining a direct sight line to the Frauenkirche. This deliberate alignment shows how the postwar architecture was designed to respect and connect with Munich's historical landmarks.
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