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LAPD Police Administration Building – Los Angeles, CA

Project Overview

The new police headquarters facility was built to replace an outdated facility that was nearly 60 years old. Precast concrete was used in the construction of the facility for a number of reasons, most notably for its civic presence, sustainability goals, cost savings, and long-term durability. The 10-story building stands 500,000 square feet and is made up of 1,025 architectural precast facade panels.

The use of precast concrete allowed the design team to use color and character that could be harmonious with the historic city buildings in the area, which helped to establish the police headquarters building as an important part of the historical and civic context of the site.

Precast also allowed the project to meet overall sustainability goals by reducing heat gain, particularly on the west side of the building where the heat gain is the most severe. The long-term durability and low maintenance requirements of precast also allowed the project to be economically sustainable.

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Project Attributes

Project Name:
LAPD Police Administration Building

Project Location:
Los Angeles, CA

Building Types:
Justice & Correctional

Owner:
LAPD

Architect:
AECOM / Roth+Shepard Joint Venture

Precast Producer:
Coreslab Structures (LA) Inc.

Product Types:
Structural, Architectural

Project Attributes:
This state-of-the-art police headquarters building features 10 stories and 500,000 square feet. This building was constructed using 1,025 architectural precast façade panels. Precast concrete allowed the design team to use color and character that was harmonious with the historic city buildings in the vicinity of the site, while also providing long-term durability and low maintenance requirements. Additionally, this building was able to fulfill its overall sustainability goals by reducing heat gain compared to a traditional curtain wall system, particularly on the west side of the building.

Precast Benefits

This ambitious project entails the construction of a 2,100-foot bridge spanning the Canadian River in Western Oklahoma, a region known for its challenging weather conditions and variable river flow. Central to the project’s design are 80 precast concrete J-beams, selected for their unparalleled strength and resilience. These high-performance beams are engineered to endure the region’s harsh environmental factors, including extreme temperatures, high winds, and potential flooding. This makes them particularly well-suited for a bridge of this magnitude and importance.

The choice of precast concrete J-beams brings several key advantages to the construction process. Their robust design ensures a lifespan of several decades, minimizing the need for costly repairs or replacements. Additionally, the precision fabrication of these beams under controlled factory conditions guarantees consistent quality and structural integrity.

Installation of precast concrete J-beams is notably efficient and straightforward, significantly accelerating the construction timeline compared to traditional methods. This streamlined process not only reduces labor costs but also minimizes disruption to the surrounding area, an important consideration given the project’s scale and potential impact on local communities.

LAPD Police Administration Building – Los Angeles, CA

About Coreslab

Coreslab Structures is a leading global manufacturer and distributor of precast concrete products. Since 1975, we have been a premier producer of precast/prestressed concrete products, supplying top–of–the–line structural, architectural, and hollow core solutions to clients across Canada and the United States.

Our extensive network of precast/prestressed concrete facilities, combined with our commitment to excellence and technical expertise, has helped us become a leader in construction innovation and sustainable practices.

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