The Manchester Civic Justice Centre is the United Kingdom’s largest civil and family court to be built for more than 100 years. It was designed by an Australian practice Denton Corker Marshall and has been named one of Britain’s 10 best buildings of the decade. Described as a civic facility of true excellence, the courts building is regarded as a symbol of the city’s global significance. The space of the project is about 34,000 sq m on 15 levels. It houses 47 courtrooms, 75 consultation rooms, in addition to office and support space. The elegant complex is an example of an innovative and well-executed design.

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