Police Station in Poznan

Name: Provincial Police Headquarters of Poznan
Investor: Provincial Police Headquarters in Poznan
A full-blown project and conservation documentation: DEMIURG
General Contractor: DEMIURG
Implementation date: 2019
People of the project: Mikołaj Jankowski, Marlena Szlachetka, Wojciech Wobszal, Rafał Kotlarz, Armand Ulatowski, Marcin Gatniejewski
Photographer: Tomasz Hejna

Police Station in Poznan

Our task during this implementation was to prepare a full-scale project for the comprehensive reconstruction of the police station, as well as conservation documentation. In addition to this, we were also responsible for the execution part of the project, involving a major renovation of the building. The scope of work included. Accurate restoration of the original facade and the historic cartouche on the front parapet.

The building has not been modernized for many years, and over time its facade with numerous decorative elements has been plastered over. The infrastructure did not meet the new stringent norms and standards for public buildings. Accordingly, we proposed new solutions to improve the functional capabilities of the building. Based on the project, it has undergone extensive renovation work. The ceilings and window woodwork were replaced, and a new layout of rooms was suggested, taking advantage of the possibility of adapting the attic, which was previously an attic, for usable purposes. The building’s facade has returned to its original brick appearance, and restored red sandstone stone details have brought the building back to its former glory. Respect for the finest historic details was a very important factor in guiding the designer and contractor in the course of the revitalization of the building. The key was to properly combine historical heritage with new standards of functionality.

Our team of specialists spent more than 2 years carefully restoring the commissary’s stone and terracotta details. Returning the facade to its original appearance and restoring the historic stucco was a valuable experience for us, as well as a huge challenge. – Rafal Kotlarz, Project Manager

It was decided to add an external elevator serving all floors of the building, as well as to build an external briefing room in place of an unused walkway within the building’s inner courtyard. The project also includes the demolition of part of the unused garages in the western part of the plot and the construction of covered parking spaces for police cars.

The commissary building has undergone extensive renovation supported by conservation studies. It was possible to restore all facade details and the original color scheme in burnt sienna. – Marlena Szlachetka, Chief Operating Officer

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People of the project

Mikołaj Jankowski

Marlena Szlachetka

Wojciech Wobszal

Rafał Kotlarz

Marcin Gatniejewski

Armand Ulatowski