U.S. Courts Design Guide
Table 6.1
Space, Furniture, and Finishes
FURNITURE
SIZE
(Built-in furniture is required. Movable furniture is noted here for
H equals 10' (3000 mm) and higher; S equals 8-10' (2425-3000 mm); dot
illustrative purposes and determining dimensions of spaces only.)
( C ) denotes special design.
SPACES
(NSF) (Nm2)
STORAGE
Type
Size
Walls
Floor
Ceiling
Height
COURT OF APPEALS
Judges' Conference Room
250 (23.2) min + 50
Built-in: Display unit with screen, display boards
Closet
AV equip.,
Highest quality
Highest
C
En Banc Courtroom
(4.6)/judge
Movable: Conference table, swivel chairs (lounge
etc.
paint/wall
quality
chairs, sofa)
covering:
carpet
paneling, wall
paper, millwork
En Banc Courtroom
50 (4.6)
Built-in: Counter, sink, cabinets above and below
Cabinets, shelves
18" (450 mm)
Durable, medium-
Vinyl/
S
Service Unit
deep
quality paint/wall
ceramic
refrigerator
covering
Panel Courtroom
200 (18.6)
Built-in: Display unit with screen, display boards
Closet
AV equip.,
Highest quality
Highest
C
Movable: Conference table, swivel chairs (lounge
etc.
paint/wall
quality
chairs, sofa)
covering:
carpet
paneling, wall
paper, millwork
Panel Courtroom
50 (4.6)
Built-in: Counter, sink; cabinets above and below
Cabinets, shelves
18" (450 mm)
Durable, medium-
Vinyl/
S
Service Unit
deep
quality paint/wall
ceramic
refrigerator
covering
Judges' Robing Room
100 (9.3)+ 25
Built-in: Lockers for robes
Lockers
12" (300 mm)
Highest quality
Highest
S
(2.3)/judge
Movable: Chairs, side tables
deep
paint/wall
quality
covering:
carpet
paneling, wall
paper, millwork
Toilet
2 @ 50 (4.6) ea
Built-in: WC, lavatory, paper holder, paper towel
Cabinet, shelves
Durable, medium-
Vinyl/
Paint
S
dispenser/disposal, soap dispenser, base cabinet,
quality
ceramic
mirror (provide for entry from soundlock)
paint/tile/wall
covering
Attorney Lounge
250 (23.2)
Movable: Lounge chairs, coffee/side tables, sofa,
Durable, medium-
Medium
S
armchairs
quality paint/wall
quality
covering
carpet
Work Area
100 (9.3)
Movable: Work table or carrels, chairs
Cabinet storage
S
Public Waiting Area
400 (37.2)
Movable: Benches, side tables
C
C
C
C
En Banc Courtroom
Panel Courtroom
300 (27.9)
Movable: Benches, side tables
C
C
C
C
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12/19/97
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