This three-story building was designed to house some of the City of Bloomfield’s most important civil services. The overall organization provides a secure and functional work environment – through controlled access and circulation both in and around the building and a carefully coordinated ordering of spaces – while maintaining an inviting public atmosphere for visitors – through its patios and light-filled lobbies. The second and third floors, which house the police force’s training and administration functions, are entirely glazed on north and south sides to allow for expansive views out and a visual connection for the public to the police within.
The architectural forms, as well as the materials used, have a direct relationship with those used in the award-winning fire station designed by RMKM and constructed in 2008. Both as a singular architectural expression and paired with the fire station, this building visually emphasizes a pre-existing identity in Bloomfield – one of unity and strength.
