Israeli Supreme Court, Judicial court in Givat Ram, Jerusalem, Israel
The court sits in a modern building with multiple halls, administrative areas, and a central library in Givat Ram near the parliament building. The structure combines open courtyards with glazed sections and uses stone as well as concrete for its clear formal language.
After independence in 1948, a new legal structure emerged for the young state, initially housed in a different building. The current location was occupied in the early 1990s and marked a shift in the spatial representation of justice.
The name refers to its role as the highest judicial authority in the country, while the building today serves as a meeting place for legal professionals and as a venue for public proceedings. Visitors experience here the connection between Middle Eastern religious traditions and modern legal culture through the design of the interior spaces.
Those wishing to attend a hearing should inform themselves in advance about the language of the proceedings, as Hebrew, Arabic, or English is spoken. Access is possible from Sunday to Thursday, with security checks taking place at the entrance.
A continuous path runs through the entire structure and connects the street with Mount Scopus in a straight line. This axis symbolizes the journey from written law to lived justice and is perceptible to visitors when walking through the spaces.
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