Chatswood Police Station
(GAO project architect - design and construction documentation
with Guiseppe Antonini)
Construction Completed 2005
Awarded the NAWIC Merit Award for Design - 2005
$8mil
Images Brett Boardman
In January 2005, the Chatswood Local Area Command, originally located on several disparate sites, relocated into a new three storey building with basement parking. The new station is concentrated at the southern end of the original main station site with funds from future sale of the remaining site returning to treasury to offset costs of the project.
The station was designed and documented by the Government Architect’s Office to meet a very contracted program and restricted budget. The building addresses not only the operational requirements of the police but also the specifics of the site including retention of
a significant Sydney Red Gum. The palette of materials has been restricted to concrete, and concrete block. Weathered steel is used as a backdrop to, and celebration of the prominent Sydney Red Gum.