City of Mesa
102,000 SF
CMAR
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The City of Mesa’s Police Department Headquarters, a mid-century modern landmark built in 1974, is undergoing a transformative remodel to blend its architectural heritage with cutting-edge modernization. DFDG teamed with police facility design experts FGM Architects to fully remodel this 5-level facility, integrating advanced technology, modern policing practices, and a focus on health, wellness, and security.
The design emphasizes light-filled, open spaces that foster dynamic movement and efficient workflows. A standout feature is the striking new front entrance, featuring a grand canopy, bold signage, and a welcoming plaza that seamlessly connects the building to the community. This redesigned façade aims to create a vibrant hub of connection and pride for visitors and staff alike.
With nearly five decades of history and multiple remodels, this latest transformation brings continuity to the building’s legacy while setting a new standard for public safety facilities.
Mesa Police Department Headquarters Renovation is a 102,000 SF project in Mesa, AZ designed by DFDG Architecture and FGM Architects. The Mesa Police Department Headquarters Renovation is a comprehensive remodel of the City of Mesa’s existing police headquarters, originally built in 1974. The project transforms the five-level mid-century modern landmark into a modern facility that integrates current policing practices, advanced technology, and an emphasis on health, wellness, and security, while continuing to honor its architectural heritage.
The renovation touches the full facility, including a redesigned front entrance featuring a grand canopy, updated signage, and a new welcoming plaza that better connects the building to the surrounding community. Interior updates focus on creating light-filled, open spaces that support dynamic movement and efficient workflows for police staff. The project also integrates advanced technology and modern operational standards throughout.
DFDG Architecture is serving as prime architect and partnered with FGM Architects, specialists in police facility design. The project is being delivered using the CMAR method.
The design team used project-specific planning strategies to support Mesa Police Department Headquarters Renovation’s operations, users, and long-term performance. The 1974 building has undergone multiple renovations over its nearly five decades in service, and this latest transformation is designed to build on that continuity. The mid-century modern character of the original structure is preserved and respected, while the new design layers in contemporary materials, technology infrastructure, and updated spatial planning to meet the demands of 21st-century policing.
Health and wellness is an explicit priority in the design. The renovation introduces more natural light and open, collaborative spaces — design decisions that research increasingly links to improved wellbeing and performance in high-stress work environments.