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    Constitutional Court, Johannesburg, South Africa
    • Jan 27, 2018

    Constitutional Court, Johannesburg, South Africa

    2004 The Constitutional Court is the home for the body which protects South Africa’s post-apartheid constitution. It was designed by South African architects, OMM and Urban Solutions Architects and Urban Designers. The Court occupies the site of the Old Boer Fort and notorious 'Number Four' prison block in the heart of Johannesburg. The building reflects South Africa's brutal past – incorporating elements of the original fort and prison into the structure – and its overcoming
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