1 Police Plaza, Police headquarters building in Lower Manhattan, US.
The fifteen-story structure features a red brick cube design with matrix windows and sits atop a multileveled base with cantilevered corners.
Following its completion in 1973, this concrete building became the central command center for the New York City Police Department's operations.
The structure demonstrates the principles of brutalist architecture through its geometric forms, exposed structural elements, and utilization of raw materials.
The building maintains controlled access points and security measures while providing essential services to citizens through designated public entrances.
The matrix pattern of punched-out windows in the red brick facade creates a systematic rhythm that distinguishes this structure from other municipal buildings.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: 1973
Architects: Gruzen and Partners
Architectural style: brutalist architecture
GPS coordinates: 40.71220,-74.00168
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:15
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