The Innes Chamber Online Presentation

Presentation by Arch. Brian McKechnie and Arch. Edward Brooks

Named after the appeal judge, Sir James Rose Innes, Innes Chambers is prominently positioned opposite the south Gauteng High Court on Pritchard Street, in the heat of the Johannesburg CBD. Originally the offices of the Johannesburg Bar Innes Chambers were purchased by the Department of Public Works in the early 2000’s, and earmarked for redevelopment as the Johannesburg offices of the National Prosecuting Authority.

The refurbishment of the building required the upgrading and replacement of all services and the insertion of a contemporary office accommodation program. From the outset, it was essential that the building meet current office accommodation and energy efficiency standards, without compromising the iconic aesthetic of the original design.

Designed in 1960, Innes Chambers was less than 60 years old, and not formally protected in terms of the National Heritage Resources Act yet recognized as a downtown landmark…