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Combined Justice Centre, Huntingdon | CPMG Architects
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Project Overview
An, award-winning court building blending modern design with historic context. The Huntingdon Combined Justice Centre was developed as part of the Huntingdon Town Centre Masterplan, winning a prestigious design competition.
The centre is one of the first in the UK to combine Civil, Magistrates, and Crown Courts under a single roof, offering a cohesive and efficient justice service.
The design team, led by CPMG Architects, demonstrated exceptional skill in integrating a modern, large-scale building into the fabric of Huntingdon, a historic market town. The building’s design was carefully developed in close consultation with:
- The Local Planning Authority
- English Heritage
- Local Interest Groups
- CABE (Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment)
Key features include:
- Dramatic, double-height courts on the upper floors, flooded with natural light through top-lit glazing
- A collaborative design process, ensuring sensitivity to the adjacent Grade 2 listed buildings*
- The facility represents a landmark achievement in blending modern architecture with heritage preservation
The design was approved after extensive discussions with English Heritage, and the building was completed in 2007, following a swift and efficient project delivery.
