The project consists of phased additions and renovations to the existing older Headquarters building, which houses all municipal police facility and staff requirements for the City of London.  One of the design team’s key requirements was to create a welcoming, communal atmosphere at the expanded facility. It is achieved through the generous use of glazing, new copper cladding, a mixture of masonry materials, landscaping, and a new main entrance that serves to modernize the appearance, making the building more approachable and softening the overall image.