Nashville Metro Police West Precinct
The Challenge
Working within aggressive budget restraints, TMP was challenged with retrofitting an abandoned car dealership into a modern, efficient police station for the Nashville Metro Police Department’s West Precinct.
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Client
Metropolitan Nashville Police Department
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Location
Nashville, Tennessee
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Size
44,000 square feet
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Distinguishing Features
- 2,000-square-foot community room
- outdoor courtyard
- updated facade to fit into surrounding neighborhood
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Awards
- 2011 AIA Middle Tennessee Citation Award
- LEED® Gold Certified
The Design Solution
TMP designed the facility with extensive security considerations, updated information technology, and modern equipment infrastructure. A new façade and welcoming outdoor space create an inviting look that blends into the surrounding neighborhood, and the building now has a 2,000-square-foot community room.
Sustainability was a priority for the client and the building is LEED® Gold Certified.
The Design Impact
TMP took the facility to the next level, establishing an inviting civic presence in place of an eyesore and uniting residents and businesses with a renewed pride in the neighborhood.
