Photography is by Albert Vecerka from Esto Photographics.Īrchitect and interior designer: Skidmore, Owings & MerrillĬlient: New York City Department of Design and ConstructionĬivil engineer: Philip Habib & Associates Other public projects in New York include a sculptural salt shed in Manhattan designed by WXY and Dattner Architects, and a proposed police station in the Bronx designed by Bjarke Ingels Group. The completion of PSAC II marks a major milestone in the overhaul of New York’s 911 system, a long-term initiative begun by former Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
The wall is one of many sustainable features in the facility, which aims to achieve LEED Gold certification from the US Green Building Council. "This plant wall not only introduces nature into the building, but also filters the air and reduces overall energy use," said the team. The main gathering area features a verdant living wall developed by the Center for Architecture Science and Ecology, a design research laboratory supported by SOM and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. "SOM gave special attention to creating a soothing environment for the emergency response teams working inside," the team said. Inside the 450,000-square-foot (41,800-square-metre) building, spaces are infused with calming design elements, such as wooden wall panels and a neutral colour palette. "This berm serves as a barrier to protect the facility, and it also enriches the aesthetics of the site," the firm said.įor passing motorists, the berm also hides from view a surface parking lot and a loading dock. Surrounding the facility is a sculptural berm blanketed with wild grasses, which require no irrigation. Glazed walls bring natural light into the space. To soften the building's potentially monolithic appearance, the design team created serrated facades that are partly made of recycled aluminium.Ī paved walkway leads to the entrance lobby, which is situated within a quiet, low-lying volume affixed to the cube.
Conceived as a perfect cube, the structure has limited apertures due to security concerns.
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