A police department was building a new facility, and needed to furnish every space, from bureau to dispatch room. They came to Watson because they trusted our standards in quality and loved our consoles. When they found that we could outfit more spaces, they were ecstatic to get started. We offered a simple process of getting their furniture from a single provider that they could trust.
Project At A Glace
- Police Department
- New construction
- 3 Telecommunicator positions
- 7 Rooms in Building
- Primary Challenge: providing personalized solutions for each room
The Request
A customer approached us looking to outfit a new office facility with high-quality, functional furniture for a variety of spaces, including offices, meeting rooms, and communication centers.
They needed furniture solutions that provided a unified, professional aesthetic, while also being tailored to the specific needs of each room, including forward thinking features such as integrated power and data. Watson was uniquely qualified for this request because of our ability to manage turn-key solutions, deliver custom solutions for different rooms, and ensure that the entire facility had a consistent look and feel.
The Solution
The customer trusted our team to understand the unique requirements for each space. Starting by surveying the client’s needs, looking at how they used each space, we knew how many people would be in each room and what their roles entailed. With this information, our account managers and space planners crafted a detailed plan that met the exact needs of each space while maintaining a cohesive style throughout the facility, keeping a unified vision across the entire station.
Each room was designed with a focus on functionality and comfort:
- Dispatch Room: For the 3 dispatchers the client selected Mercury Pro consoles. The supervisor station was created with a height-adjustable desk and dual monitor arms. Additional storage was provided by file drawers and lockers with mail slots.
- Bureau: We installed 9 fixed-height administration desks with integrated power and tackable privacy screens. For storage we added 4 lateral drawer file cabinets, and a small round table in the center of the room to optimize space and encourage impromptu collaborations.
- Conference Room: A large 48" x 132" fixed-height Conference table with power and data connections at each end was chosen to accommodate multiple uses, paired with a sleek, open-data credenza.
- Reports Room: We installed custom wrap-around desks and a mobile work island. The desk was fitted to the dimensions of the room, so that there would be a work surface covering the majority of the walls, allowing flexibility for how many people could work in the room.
- Sergeants' Office: A perfect shared office designed with two height-adjustable corner Manager's desks and spacious bookcases.
- Shift Command’s Office: A large corner desk with modesty panels, a file cabinet, and a bookcase was installed, ensuring ample workspace and storage.
- Private Office: A custom-shaped height-adjustable desk and tackable screen created a compact yet functional private workspace.
The Results
The customer was thrilled with the final installation, noting that having a single provider for all furniture needs streamlined the entire process – from planning and installation to ongoing support. The cohesive design created a unified and professional environment that exceeded their expectations. The use of matching materials and thoughtful layouts made each space functional yet visually connected.
Products Used
- 3 Mercury Pro Consoles with single cup holders
- 4 Corner Height-Adjustable Manager's desks with Tackable Screens
- 10 Fixed-height Administration desks
- Height-adjustable Administration desk
- Custom fixed-height Administration desks, fit to room specifications
- Fixed-height Conference table with integrated power and data
- 29" Round table
- Lockers with Mail Slots
- 9 Lateral drawer file cabinets
- 7 Open bookcases
- Modified Storage bookcase with mail slots
- Doored credenza
- Mobile storage pedestal
- Mobile Work Island
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