Overview
Under a multi-year A/E services requirements contract, LiRo provided architectural and engineering design services for renovations of NYPD’s Special Victims Unit Office Space at 137 Centre Street (7th Floor). LiRo’s scope of work included:
- Scanning of existing conditions for design and application of the renovated space
- Preparation of 50% progress submission and 100% bid documents
- Preparation of applications for building permits
- Assembly of completed applications and drawings to file with the NYCDOB
- Construction estimates
About the Project
The renovated Special Victims Division facilities doesn’t look like traditional police offices. There are comfortable couches and play areas for children, natural light, and art on the walls. Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance Jr. said of the new facility, “With police, prosecutors, advocates, and service providers working together under one roof to help survivors report crimes, secure justice, and heal trauma, these facilities exemplify our shared commitment to victim-centered law enforcement.”
Outcome
The new Manhattan Special Victims facility aims to provide greater care for crime victims by focusing on accommodating survivors throughout the entire investigative process including the “welcoming and calming” design.
