Highland Park

Police Station

Cost of Construction: $9,911,487

Size: 47,651 SF

Status: Completed June 2007

Challenge/Goal: This new station was built on an extremely tight existing site between two major streets and needed to remain operational throughout the project.

Solution: The building is a two-story structure with a mezzanine and communications tower. To create a more cohesive design, some elements such as the limestone panels continue from the exterior to the interior. A formal plaza with ceremonial flags creates a strong civic presence for public visitors. The old station was demolished and the new station built in phases to keep the department fully operational throughout construction.

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Leaving It In Better Condition

The Challenge: How do you take a 40-year-old industrial building 40% larger than required for its new use and tailor it to become a state-of-the-art police headquarters?
The Solution: SRBL designed a solution that involved carving out interior courtyards and pulling back the new exterior walls that resulted in abundant natural light and deep overhangs.