Security Booths at the Istanbul Courthouse

Karmod security booths were chosen for the Istanbul Palace of Justice, Europe’s largest courthouse. Sixteen separate security booths, built using the Karmod Metro City Booth model, were installed around the Palace of Justice, which has a total enclosed area of 343,000 m².

As part of the project, 12 security booths measuring 150x150 cm and 4 security booths measuring 200x200 cm were manufactured. The security buildings, which were made ready for use in 28 days at Karmod’s modern production facilities, were shipped just days before the opening of the Courthouse. In this massive operation, where 336 security personnel are on duty, the Karmod security booth plays a crucial role.

With its innovative architectural design and sleek appearance, the Metro City cabin blends seamlessly with the modern facade of the Istanbul Courthouse. Thanks to its excellent insulation, the Metro City cabin provides a comfortable living environment for the staff responsible for security at the Istanbul Courthouse, just as it does everywhere else. The staff perform their duties with optimal climate control, whether during the extreme heat of summer or the long, cold nights of winter.

Istanbul Courthouse Surrounded by Stylish Security Booths

The immense size of the Istanbul Courthouse, consisting of a total of 18 blocks, requires staff working from various vantage points. The flow of people entering and exiting the courthouse is quite heavy during business hours. Thousands of people are on the move at the same time in each block. Considering that there are 5,347 staff members working at the courthouse alone, we can easily imagine just how critical building security is. Furthermore, the fact that thousands of people visit the courthouse every day underscores the importance of security infrastructure in the staff’s work areas.

The Karmod security cabins were positioned so that they could overlook all blocks of the courthouse at the same time. The security structure design was based on the block entrances, along with vehicle entry gates and pedestrian entry areas.

The booths are positioned to facilitate the work of security personnel with optimal ergonomics. With their wide-view windows and windowed doors, Metro City security booths make it much easier for personnel to monitor their areas.

Istanbul Courthouse

The Istanbul Courthouse, which began operations in July 2011, consists of a total of 18 adjacent blocks ranging from 4 to 19 stories in height. The building has a total floor area of 343,000 m2.

When construction of the Istanbul Courthouse was completed, it began operations following the relocation of 11 courthouses that had previously been scattered across different parts of the city. These courthouses were the Istanbul Courthouse (Sirkeci, Gülhane, Levent), the Şişli Courthouse, the Beyoğlu Courthouse, the Sarıyer Courthouse, the Eyüp Courthouse, and the Fatih Courthouse. When the new building opened, all of these facilities were relocated to the main building in Çağlayan between July 25, 2011, and August 22, 2011. Thus, all courthouse buildings on the European side of Istanbul were brought together under the roof of the Istanbul Courthouse.

The Courthouse includes courtrooms, judges’ and prosecutors’ chambers, offices, service rooms, archive rooms, attorney consultation rooms, dining halls, a police station, cafeterias, a conference hall, a post office, bank branches, a library, a daycare center, a health clinic, and an indoor parking garage. The Palace features central courtyards and gardens to maximize the use of natural light.