經過數年的大規模翻新後，位於昃臣道8號的終審法院新大樓已於2015年9月啟用。我們為法院大樓設計和安裝各種先進電子系統，以提升聆訊效率和加強保安設施，有關工作深受客戶讚賞。

終審法院新大樓的外部建築屬法定古蹟，而大樓本身則被評為一級歷史建築。由於大樓受《古物及古蹟條例》保護，機電設施如何安裝和維修保養都有限制，包括嚴格規定大樓的負重上限，以及不得影響其文物價值，因此我們的工作委實面對很大挑戰。為此，我們精心設計大樓的設施，並安裝額外結構，例如用以承載各類電子系統設備的電動搖臂，務求配合大樓的建築和美學風格。

為確保聆訊工作能更妥善和順利地進行，我們在多個法庭安裝了先進的視聽和即時傳譯系統。此外，我們也在法官、律師和司法書記的桌上安裝操作簡便的資訊顯示系統，利用簡單易用的觸感顯示控制屏展示各類證據和相關法庭文件。法官和律師也可透過各種先進設施，與身在海外或其他特定地點的證人進行視像會議。

有關的視聽系統可將法庭的聆訊過程即時轉播到法庭大堂、記者室等多個地點。即時傳譯耳機以紅外線接收，不但方便傳媒，也為他們提供高質素的音頻信號。法庭內的訪客如屬弱聽人士，則可透過感應圈系統接收到清晰的音頻信號。

基於保安理由，我們在大樓內為懲教署安裝了各式精密的保安系統，使該署的押送工作更加可靠和安全。

其他電子系統還包括為登記處、會議室、圖書館和支援辦事處設計和安裝電話系統、內部通訊系統、廣播系統和書籍防盜系統，俾能提高工作效率和效益。


Engineering Work Well Recognised

The new building of the Court of Final Appeal on 8 Jackson Road commenced operations in September 2015 after several years of extensive renovation works. Our efforts in designing and installing advanced electronic systems at the building to make the court proceedings and security facilities more effective have been well recognised by the client.

The exterior of the building is a declared monument and the building is accorded with a Grade 1 historic building status. Our work for this heritage building was particularly challenging as it is protected by the Antiquities and Monuments Ordinance, which restricts how E&M facilities can be installed and maintained, including a stringent loading limit and zero tolerance to any impact on the heritage aspects of the building. To this end, we have carefully designed the facilities and built extra structures such as motorised arms to hold the equipment for electronic systems in a manner that is consistent with the architectural and aesthetic style of the building.

To ensure effective and smooth conduct of court proceedings, we have installed advanced audio-visual as well as simultaneous interpretation systems in the courtrooms. Benches of judges and desks of counsels and judicial clerks are equipped with information displays whereby evidence and relevant court documents can be displayed via the user-friendly touchscreen control panels. By using state-of-the-art facilities, judges and counsels can also conduct video conferencing with witnesses overseas or at other designated locations.

The audio-visual systems also support real time broadcast of court proceedings at various locations including the court lobby, press room, etc. The simultaneous interpretation headphones are infrared receivers which provide total convenience and high quality audio signals for the public and the press. There is also an induction loop system which provides clear audio signals for visitors sitting inside the courtrooms who are hearing impaired.

For security purposes, we have installed a series of sophisticated security systems for the Correctional Services Department so that the reliability and security of its escort services at the building can be enhanced.

Other electronic systems include a PABX system, an intercom system, a public address system and a book detection system. These have been designed and installed for the registry, conference room, library and supporting offices to enhance work efficiency and effectiveness.