Quincy Public Safety Headquarters

Architect

KBA - Kaestle Boos Associates Inc.
Foxborough, Massachusetts

Consulting Architect

PMA Consultants
Braintree, Massachusetts

General Contractor

Suffolk Construction
Boston, Massachusetts

The 122,000-square-foot Quincy Public Safety Headquarters brings together classical design elements and modern efficiency. The new building houses Quincy's police, fire, emergency response and IT departments. Capping off the building envelope is its exterior crown jewel, an 11,196-square-foot copper roof. The roof is divided into front and back sections, each hiding the complex's mechanical roof from street view. The copper roof, utilizing the Zip-Rib panel system, is matched with slate roofs on each side of the building, adding to its classic appeal.

The most striking part of the roof system and the most challenging part of the installation are the arched roof sections over the building’s entrance and large front windows. These arched windows provide stunning views over the cemetery across from the building. In addition to the copper roof system, the building is adorned with 1,590 square feet of copper trim, including a magnificent crest surrounding the roof-mounted mechanical systems and snow guards protecting the areas below from snow and ice build-up. The project represents a massive upgrade to Quincy's public safety services and a beautiful reminder of our architectural past.