CONCEPT
Informative graphics & it's immediate environment

The essence of the design dealt with a graphical interface between old building and new
 function that the public sees a non-threatening.

The building encompasses a facade reconstruction to alter the appearance of the building.
Graphics on facade are interchangeable & can differ from location & immediate environment
to suite the image of the police substation.

The existing lift tower has a new function & serves as a informative multimedia board that
 keeps the public up to date with current situations such as: missing persons, wanted persons,
safety tips & current news

LOCATION

Between Joubert & Mears Street

The building or site chosen is an old empty building in esselen
street between joubert streetand mears street.

The building was chosen for the following reasons:


LOCALIZATION

Esselen Street, Sunnyside

The proposed new police substation(s) is located in esselen street and form part of a retail zone in Sunnyside. This makes it a prime location and makes the police station part of the shopping complex in esselen street.

Function

Daily Routines of the Police

The proposed function of the police substation is as follow:

basement:
- ample parking for police officers
- cells for prisoners
- surveillance room
- guard office

ground floor:
- public functions
- small kitchen
- line up room
- questioning / interrogation rooms

typical floor:
- open plan offices
- ablutions
- locker rooms
- shower rooms
- laboratories / offices