A PROPOSED COURT OF APPEAL, LOKOJA, KOGI STATE

ABSTRACT This study is centered on a proposed court of appeal, Lokoja, Kogi State. During this research, some relevant materials were consulted such as textbooks, journals, thesis and other relevant internet resource related to this study. Some objectives were equally utilized which include: to design the courthouse with the exterior environment to enhance the acoustic with emphasis on noise zoning; to design a secured facility where different levels and security zones are employed; To obtain reduction of unwanted noise through using sound absorbent materials which most courts are lacking. The findings of this study revealed that the proposed plan was analyzed of its spaces to evaluate the functions intended to serve. Some relevant information to aid understanding (is form of charts, Plates and plates) were also incorporated within the building requirement for the structural design and construction finishes and decorations were described in more details. These include the foundation, walls, columns/beams, roof, painting and other. From the findings it was recommended that acoustic control within the courthouse particularly within the court room is one of the significant factors to be considered the most when designing a court.