
Innovative Transformation into High Tech Emergency Operations Center
Client: City of Detroit
Location: Detroit, MI
Area/SF: 5,000 SF
Category: Public Safety & Emergency Operations
Detroit Police Department of Homeland Security - Emergency Operations Center
The Detroit Emergency Operations Center exemplifies how innovative design can maximize operational capabilities within existing space constraints. PARTNERS faced the challenge of creating a state-of-the-art facility within an occupied building while meeting aggressive timeline and budget requirements. The design team's creative solution involved both depressing the existing floor slab and raising the roof structure to accommodate a large video wall with optimal sightlines from all workstations - a crucial feature for emergency operations.
The 5,000-square-foot renovation encompasses the Emergency Operations Center, situation command center, and essential support spaces, all designed to enhance the City of Detroit Department of Homeland Security's emergency response capabilities. The project's success relied on PARTNERS' ability to coordinate multiple city departments and jurisdictional authorities while maintaining continuous facility operations throughout construction.
The fast-track design and construction process demanded precise scheduling and careful phasing to minimize disruption to ongoing emergency operations. The completed facility significantly improves the city's ability to assess and respond to safety and emergency events through enhanced communication and technology integration. Delivered under budget and on schedule, the project demonstrates how thoughtful architectural solutions can transform existing spaces into highly functional emergency response facilities without compromising operational continuity.
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