Doubling its population in 10 years, the Town of Clayton committed to expanding the existing police headquarters in its Historic Downtown location.  Unlike a typical, bunker-like law enforcement facility, the Town desired open, civic-like spaces emphasizing cooperation and collaboration. 

Inspired by the ubiquitous police lantern always lit at the entry to a station, the major gathering spaces are celebrated as large, transparent “Beacons” visually opening the building to the community. An entry court is echoed internally with a two-story circulation spine, lit by a clerestory to connect these common spaces. 

 A Fallen Officer’s Memorial was also integrated into the building. Individually crafted cut stones are stacked to create two profiles of a Clayton police officer. The exterior illustrates the act of public service with the profile of a Clayton police officer stepping out into the community, going to work. The interior memorializes three fallen officers and the void felt in a community with the loss of an officer, colleague, friend, family, or loved one.