# Portrait Architecture Law Office Shaped in the Image of 'Lady Justice' By Ayman | Published 2008-03-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lady-justice-lawyers-office References: [eikongraphia](http://www.eikongraphia.com/?p=2352) A law office in the Netherlands wanted to incorporate the universal justice icon, "Justitia," into their architecture as a promotion and reflection of their morals and standards. Accordingly, they commissioned the '19 het Atelier' architecture office for this [abstract modern representation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartland-whole-health-institute) of a four story high Lady Justice that is [integrated into the architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diller-scofidio-renfro2) itself. **Lady Justice** ([Justitia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lady_Justice), the Roman Goddess of Justice) is commonly used in courthouses as a symbol of justice and impartiality. Since the Renaissance, Justitia has often been depicted as a bare-breasted woman carrying a sword and scales while wearing a blindfold. I absolutely love how they represented the blindfold via darker glass. Genius. As a final node to the ancient justice system, old laws are printed on the glass. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Symbolic Architecture:** Incorporating universal symbols into architecture design for promotion and reflection of company morals and standards. - **Abstract Modernism:** Utilizing modern architecture style to create unique and creative representations of traditional symbols. - **Heritage Integration:** Integrating elements of old, traditional, or historic symbols or practices into contemporary architecture design. ### Who This Affects Most - **Law:** Law firms and courthouses can incorporate iconic legal symbols into their architecture design to create distinctive and memorable spaces. - **Architecture:** Architecture firms can explore unique ways to incorporate universal symbols and historic practices into modern design to create iconic and memorable structures. - **Tourism:** Tourism industry professionals can use architecture with iconic symbols as a unique attraction to draw visitors to the area or business. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Legal Office Renovated Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jayaram.md) - [70s-Inspired Rustic Law Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/century-city-law.md) - [High-Quality Criminal Justice Complex](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wayne-county-criminal-justice-center.md) - [Ultra-Sleek Law Office Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sid-lee-architecture1.md) - [Law-Firm Office Interior Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dentons.md) - [Prayer Room Government Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agata-kurzela.md) - [Geometric Jewelry Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikos-koulis-boutique.md) - [Sophisticated Government Office Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sophisticated-government-office.md) - [Temple-Inspired Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/j-kidman-architecture.md)