Shahid Ghandi Judiciary, Yazd: stone, shade and threshold

The Shahid Ghandi Judiciary Building (No. 2) in Yazd, about 28,000 m² in floor area, is a civic building that needs a dignified presence in the city while responding to the hot, dry climate of central Iran.

A symmetrical composition and a clear threshold

The building is organised symmetrically, with a tall portico marking the main entrance on the central axis. A formal landscaped forecourt prepares the approach and sets a calm distance between the street and the building.

Vertical fins and shade

Deep vertical fins shade the façades from the strong sun and give the long elevations a steady, quiet rhythm. The warm sandstone ties the building to the colours of Yazd.

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