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76 / BUILDING DIALOGUE / September 2019 captured between the two at a slightly rotated angle. The public lobby is oriented along the entire width of the building, creating a linear relationship to an adjacent entry plaza and existing city park. The lobby edge angles inward from the street axis, producing a deeper plaza at the main entry, and directing lobby views toward the center of the park. A transparent edge is developed be- tween interior and exterior space along the entire width of the building, the entrance plaza and the park. • Operational efficiency. The Station component is de- signed as a container for police operations. The container is split into two tiers with a shear plane along the second floor, and its skin is a combination of brick and glazing organized along this plane. The skin extends around the four sides of the container and into the public lobby. The facility optimizes the various process flows within the department that address the movement of the pub- lic, officers, prisoners, property and evidence through different zones of security. There are four zones of secu- rity within the building: public, semipublic, secure and maximum secure. The configuration of program and the movement through each security zone has been orga- nized to enhance the safety, security and operational ef- ficiency, and to optimize public access to services. At the west end, there is a drive-through sally port along the entire width of the building for the secure movement of evidence and prisoners into the building. The operational movement through the sally port at the west end mirrors the public movement at the east end of the building. Internally on each floor, a simple hallway connects the program spaces. At each end, a monumental stair and elevator communicate between a two-story space having a major daylighting element overhead. • Staff wellness. Staff wellness is a key consideration, with interior support spaces designed to reduce stress. Use of daylight has been incorporated at every opportu- nity within. While the interior program requires many compartmentalized spaces for security, there are other spaces interconnected between floors, wide open, and configured to promote casual encounters between staff. Where there is a need for privacy from the exterior, such as locker rooms and within evidence processing, the spaces are daylit with a combination translucent glazed skylights and clerestory windows. The break room supports staff wellness with its con- nection to daylight, reference to the outdoors with nat- ural planters, warm materials and openness. Its place- ment along the primary circulation stair will promote casual interaction between staff members. This space is dedicated to the officer’s spirit, mental health and over- all well-being. Break room materials include American walnut with blackened steel trim and were selected for their warmth and richness. Materials recall the officer’s familiarity with walnut stocks and dark blue steel. Although public safety officers spend their days or nights patrolling the streets, coming back to headquar- ters after a shift offers opportunity to recharge their spirit, review their day, and restore their sense of calm and connection to co-workers and the community. The well-designed police headquarters offers multiple op- portunities to serve the officers who serve their commu- nities. \\ / Public Safety Facilities Designed for Officer Wellness / OPENING ART: The break room supports staff wellness with connections to daylight. Placed along the primary circulation stair, it promotes interaction between staff members. TOP: The main lobby is designed to serve as a waiting area and a public gallery for civic functions. A large community room at the north end can support public outreach events. BOTTOM: Sallyport provides quick access for officers to official vehicles as well as secure movement of detainees. PHOTOS: Brad Nicol Photography