This is a new 42,000 sq.ft division patrol station for the Ottawa Police. It was constructed under a construction management arrangement. Tenders for the mechanical and electrical work closed in February 2009. A site services tender package was released earlier (in Sept 2008) to facilitate site services work and footing construction. Functions contained within the…
This Kingston Police Headquarters is a three level, 11,000 sq. m facility representing a distinctive stride in the design of police facilities by incorporating typical security parameters with “green” building design. The project includes an eight position firing range allowing 180 degree shooting scenario and infinite number of firing positions downstream of the rear of…
This project involved the tender and construction of a new RCMP detachment building, intended to accommodate the expanding needs of the RCMP personnel. The existing detachment was no longer able to meet the needs of its occupants, which had grown to 18 members and nine civilian staff and volunteers; the overflow from the detachment was…
This 104-cell correctional facility is divided into four living unit pods in a circular orientation, with services and activity areas, less living unit officer supervision, shorter corridors, large amounts of natural light and fresh air, and decentralized programmes. The smaller, campus-like spaces provide a better and healthier environment for the women to live and undergo…
This facility encompasses several Vancouver Police Department (VPD) divisions: Property and Evidence, Property and Forensic Vehicle Examination, and Information Management. Property and evidence storage is designed to accommodate all possible forms of evidence, including DNA samples, drugs, and firearms. Freezer rooms and climate controls protect the evidence from deterioration. A blood drying room, used to…
The main detachment building was renovated to accommodate the redeployment of general duty members to the main detachment and allow for projected growth in RCMP members and support staff over the next few years. The interior renovations improved multiple departments, including interview rooms, the emergency call centre, the evidence room, and training rooms. The project…
This library incorporates several sustainable features, including natural daylighting, a green roof, geoexchange heating, and an underground cistern that collects rainwater from the roof, which is in turn used for landscape irrigation. Electrical Systems Description: MCW’s varied lighting designs suit the requirements of individual spaces, such as conference and seminar rooms, catalogue research areas, computer…
This project involved tenant improvements to the Vancouver Police Department’s old Main Street headquarters and new annex building. The three-storey annex building, located at 236 East Cordova Street, houses the VPD’s BEAT, Commissionaire, Victim Services, Crown Liaison Unit, High Risk Offenders, and Sex Trade Worker Liaison offices. Amenities provided at the annex building include: firearms…
Project Description This RCMP building replaced an existing building that had been in use since 1977. The primary objective was responding to the needs of increased policing requirements in Golden and surrounding areas. The new building serves as a standalone building for the detachment, offering full facilities for office and field staff. These facilities include…
Located near the end of YVR’s south runway, this park is a prime location for plane spotting and picnicking. The park features a raised central plaza with a giant globe, signage stylized to look like tail wings, a viewing platform with information boards, new walking trails and enhanced runway paths, reincorporated memorial benches and picnic…