Courthouse of Créteil, Modern courthouse in Créteil, France
The Courthouse of Créteil is a modern judicial building with a 16-story tower connected to a lower section containing courtrooms. A pedestrian bridge spans an entrance hall to link these two main parts of the structure.
Architects Daniel Badani and Pierre Roux-Dorlut completed this judicial building in 1978 following a regional administrative reorganization. The construction was part of broader institutional changes in the Paris area.
The interior design by Pierre Guariche and a wall sculpture by Swedish artist Bengt Olson add artistic touches throughout the building. These elements give the spaces a thoughtful character that goes beyond pure function.
The building houses eight civil chambers, seven criminal chambers, the Val-de-Marne Assize Court, and juvenile court facilities all in one complex. Different court departments are located on different levels, so plan accordingly when visiting.
The tower's vertical supporting walls form a silhouette that represents both the scales of justice and a law book through its shape. This subtle design merges symbolic meaning with structural purpose.
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