To maximize use of the Circuit Court of Cook County’s site and orient the building toward the city center, the rear was repositioned to become the front, requiring a new entrance lobby. The new façade—a terra-cotta tile and aluminum panel system employing state-of-the-art rain screen technology—was secured to vertical trusses, creating a soaring lobby. Building circulation separates disputing parties, helping to alleviate threats and intimidation that commonly accompany these proceedings. Additional support functions include a childcare facility with separate areas for infants, toddlers, and older children.