Great! We are now approaching the Law Courts on your left. Have a look at the building just ahead. It features a mix of greenery and modern design. You’ll spot tall white structures surrounding, with sparse windows, and a distinctive awning-like feature at the entrance. Two flagpoles also mark the area. The pathway leading toward the entrance is flanked by trees and other greenery - truly a blend of nature and architecture.
Now, let's dive into the fun facts about this place:
The Law Courts Complex, once located at the corner of George and Adelaide Streets, was quite the hub for justice in Brisbane, Queensland. Originally housing the Supreme Court and District Court of Queensland, these courts packed their gowns and gavels and relocated to the Queen Elizabeth II Courts of Law in 2012.
Fun tidbit: the old Supreme Court building on this site met its dramatic end in 1968 after an arson. The burnt remains were cleared in 1976 to make way for the sprawling complex you (kinda) see a part of today. Such rich history, right?
Stage one of the complex housed the Supreme Court until the early 1980s, when it moved to the newer, larger stage. At this point, the District Court hopped into the first stage like it was a game of musical chairs!
Fast forward to 2013: A Taiwan-based developer, the Shayher Group, bought this site for a new development called 300 George Street. Major demolition wrapped up in January 2015.
So here you are, standing at a place where legal history unfolded, and which now gears up for a modern phase with 300 George Street. Isn’t it fascinating how spaces evolve over time?
