ARCHITECTURAL STYLE

In the 1970s, several sub-styles of architectural modernism like high-tech and organic modernism were popular all around the world. In the case of Singapore, this was the period of Modern Brutalist architecture which can be seen in many government buildings.

Brutalist architecture is often associated with reinforced concrete and its unfinished and raw look of the concrete. In the case of the State Courts, the concrete is finished in black and white, further emphasising the clean lines and angular geometric forms. In comparison with the neoclassical architecture seen in the old Supreme Court building, this geometry driven building brings out a fresh new form of architecture which deals with form, space, structure and its functionalism. 15