From Model to Masterpiece: BIG’s 40th Precinct


This article is the first in a series that that tells the story of how Source — Architizer’s new marketplace for building products — helps architects create brilliant buildings. HEAD THIS WAY For more information on the platform. Now more than ever in the United States, the relationship between police and the wider community is in the spotlight. Questions of communication, social cohesion and transparency between municipal bodies and the citizens of the cities they serve are being raised on a daily basis, and the debate is playing out in streets, police departments and courthouses across the country. These challenges often seem firmly lodged within the realm of politics — but is it possible for architects to have a positive impact on these issues? BIG’s 40th Precinct in the Bronx, New York has been designed to upend the societal conventions of police stations, removing physical and psychological barriers between officers and the public to encourage a new sense of trust between these groups. One of the most important considerations in bringing this vision to reality pertained to building products chosen for the project: Which materials can ensure the safety of officers while also providing an open, inviting atmosphere to bring ... , Paul Keskeys, read more firms http://Firm/blog/from-model-to-masterpiece-big-40th-precinct/

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