The Palace of Justice in Arnhem (PvJ) has undergone a renovation. In addition to its representative appearance, the renovation has also brought functional and technical improvements for employees and visitors. Examples include improved acoustics and new furniture. A committee supervised the renovation and made PvJ ready for years to come.
According to Jaap van ‘t Hul (housing consultant PvJ), the latest customer satisfaction survey showed that visitors and staff experienced insufficient privacy in the public areas. It gave prosecution and defence an uncomfortable feeling that they had to sit directly next to or opposite each other in the same room. In addition, consultation with a lawyer is not ideal in an open space. However, because of security concerns, it is necessary for the spaces to maintain their open character.
"The whole experience in the building has changed with the new design; the atmosphere is functionally businesslike yet warm."
Jaap van ’t Hul, Housing Consultant
These experiences were taken into account in the program of requirements for the new furniture. The main points for the furniture were:
- Sustainability, reuse if possible
- Hygiene, good and quick cleaning
- Offering privacy without closing off completely for safety reasons
- Clearly visible that a certain part of the room is occupied
- More diversity in configurations, so that different parties do not have to sit close together
With Casala’s modular seating system Bricks, all desired upholstered seating configurations are made and the requirements of the program of demands are met. The new layout of the PvJ can count on many positive reactions from both staff and visitors. From the floor counters to the central hall and from the consultation areas to the waiting rooms. Employees praise the clear layout of the rooms and furniture with comfortable, modern and practical features. Lawyers greatly appreciate that there are now more opportunities for confidential consultations between lawyer and client. Visitors feel more at ease and like not having to sit directly next to or opposite the other party.
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