Social Sciences Studies Journal, cilt.5, sa.44, ss.4924-4941, 2019 (Hakemli Dergi)
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Initiated in 2007 through collaboration with the Council of Europe, Turkey's 'Strengthening the Court Management System' (CMS) project aimed to fundamentally enhance judicial efficiency and infrastructure. This initiative mandated significant architectural innovations within courthouse design, deviating from traditional models. Key changes included the introduction of common-use courtrooms to maximize spatial utilization and scheduling flexibility, secure restricted corridor systems segregating judicial/staff circulation from public access to improve security and workflow focus, and dedicated front offices and advisory desks to streamline public interaction and reduce congestion within core operational areas. This paper presents a detailed architectural analysis of the Ordu Annex Courthouse, the seminal project designed and constructed as the first explicit implementation of these CMS principles in Turkey. It examines how the core tenets of the CMS—spatial efficiency, enhanced security through controlled circulation, and an optimized public service interface—were translated into the specific design solutions and spatial configuration of the building. The Ordu Annex Courthouse thus serves as a foundational case study, illustrating the practical application of the CMS framework in shaping contemporary Turkish judicial architecture.
Keywords: Court Management System (CMS), Courthouse Design, Judicial Architecture, Common-Use Courtroom, Restricted Corridor System, Architectural Programming, Ordu Annex Courthouse, Turkey.