When designing a site for a police station or any mission-critical building a dual role of protection and aesthetics is important.

Seven years ago, on July 8, 2016, Ballwin officer Mike Flamion was shot in the line of duty while conducting a traffic stop. On Saturday, the community and the Ballwin police department eagerly gathered to dedicate its new police station in his honor. Every officer has a DSN, a serial number. 302 is Mike Flamion’s serial number, and the new police facility’s address is 302 Kehrs Mill Road.

Construction on the state-of-the-art police facility began last spring. The project represents a major upgrade from the current facility that’s not only outdated and too small but also lacks many of the modern amenities standards of a city police department. 

Photo Credit #1: JEMA
Photo #2: Ballwin Police
Photo #3 DG2 Design
Photo #4: JEMA

How would you update a historically significant space to encourage multiple generations to enjoy it? Courthouse lawns have historically been the center of the community and are being updated to enhance accessibility, incorporate modern technology, and respect history. DG2 is working with Perry County to develop a master plan to update the County Courthouse Lawn into a civic campus.

The Perry County Courthouse is a government building for Perry County that lies on the main square in Perryville, Missouri. DG2 is working with the County and the community to program the lawn as the existing courthouse activities will soon be relocated to the County’s new Justice Center.

Like many courthouses, the Perry County Courthouse is elevated in the center of the community. DG2 is creatively designing modifications to the surrounding walls to allow for ramps, terraced seating, and access points throughout.

The Courthouse lawn and urban space include an entrance forecourt and spray jets, pocket park, outdoor plaza/seating terraces, streetscape elements, specific areas for a war memorial, civil war memorial, war markers, improved signage, and wayfinding provide an enhanced and more intuitive urban campus for all ages and abilities.