Wakefield Public Safety Complex

About

Location: Wakefield, MA
Size: 49,300 sq. ft.
Status: Completed in 2003

This project involved the design of a 44,000 sq. ft. combined public safety complex on the site of the Town’s current police and fire stations. The design called for the demolition of the 100-year-old fire station, with exception of the hose tower which was retained and rebuilt on the existing site.

A connection was made to the existing police headquarters, located on an adjacent site. The police headquarters building was completely gutted and reorganized to serve as a modern police facility. The two departments share a public entry, training room, dispatch area, and below grade parking facility.

Photography: Richard Mandelkorn

Scope

– Schematic Design
– Design Development
– Construction Documents
– Construction Administration

Highlights

– Renovation/Restoration
– Urban Site