The 43,500-square-foot building takes shape after it's basic requirements, where individual volumes contain specific elements of program. From the outside, the 40th Precinct resembles a stack of bricks, referencing the rusticated bases of early NYC Police Stations. Inside, acording BIG "the station is enhanced with amenities that encourage dialogue with the community while providing spaces for officers to reduce stress and promote physical activity." This includes the addition of an exercise courtyard with training areas and a climbing wall.
The 40th Precinct will also house a brand new piece of city program: "the first ever community meeting room in a precinct. With its own street-level entrance, the multipurpose space will contain information kiosks and areas to hold classes or events, encouraging civic engagement with the precinct," says the architects. And add "The building also expresses the city’s commitment to environmental responsibility. It will be the first NYPD station with a green roof - using non-reflective materials such as sandblasted concrete to optimize the building’s energy performance - surpassing the requirements necessary for LEED Silver certification."
CREDITS. DATA SHEET.-
Architects.- Bjarke Ingels Group
Partners In Charge.- Bjarke Ingels, Beat Schenk, Daniel Sundlin, Thomas Christoffersen.
Project Leaders.- Liz McDonald, Sören Grünert
Project Architect.- Aran Coakley.
Design Team.- Adam Sheraden, David Sharratt, Hsiao Rou Huang, Jacob Waas, Jennifer Ng, Kelli Reinhardt, Ku Hun Chung, Liyang Zhang, Peter Lee, Phillip MacDougall.
Collaborators.- Silman, Cosentini, DACK, Tillotson, Starr Whitehouse, Philip Habib, Carlin Simpson & Associates, The Friday Group, Cerami, CCI, Urban Arborists, The Facade Group, Prime Engineering.
Location.- 378 E 156th St, Bronx, NY 10455, USA
Client.- NYC Department of Design & Construction
Area.- 4180.0 sqm
