
Palais de Justice - Nîmes (30)
RL&A Architectes
Laurent Taillandier, Economist
Ingeflux DGCI, BET Fluides
Palais de Justice - Nîmes (30)
Built between 1838 and 1848, Nîmes's Law Court is one of the neoclassical architecture masterpieces under Louis-Philippe. It is an exemplary expression of the "eloquent" and moralistic architecture defined at the end of the 18th century. Built as a temple of Justice, it meets the four criteria set for courthouses at the time: : functionality, symmetry, distance and pedagogy.
RL & Associates led the restoration of the old palace’s courtrooms and their decor, representative of the neoclassical palace that majestically embodies the equality of all before the law.
Some elements, representative of the original design, have been preserved and restored, such as the faux marble decorations, painted canvases and wooden furniture. The worksite provided an opportunity to discover and restor the original bright and vibrant colours, beneath the dark, dull modern repaints. Furniture and chandeliers were created in the neoclassical style, by cabinetmakers, turners and bronze artisans, who were able to express the best of their skills.