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ARCHITECT'S STATEMENT
The state patrol facility is a preengineered metal building
prototype design that will be sited in numerous locations
throughout the state. The rural architectural aesthetic, limited
budget, prototype repetition, and short construction season all
reinforce the rational for selecting a preengineered metal
building. A simple exterior material palette consisting of metal,
masonry, and glass is combined with a strong building form to
create a distinctive roadside image analogous to movement, speed,
and iconic roadside industrialized architecture. The major building
components, garage, sally port, and office/support space, can be
combined in a variety of ways to respond to program, climate,
orientation, and specific site conditions. Fixed interior
circulation systems and common programmed uses provide a framework
that allows for modifications within each new facility. This
flexibility within a prototype allows each district to formulate a
plan specific to its particular needs.
OWNER
Colorado Department of Safety, Colorado State Patrol
Golden, Colorado
DATA
Type of facility
Law enforcement
Type of construction
New
Site area
1 acre
Area of building
12,200 GSF
Capacity
38 staff (35 sworn, 3 civilians)
Total cost of construction
$940,000
Status of project
Completed 2003
CREDITS
Architect
Roth + Sheppard Architects 
Denver
Structural and civil engineers
Martin/Martin Consulting Engineers
Lakewood, Colorado
Mechanical and electrical engineers
Gordon Gumeson and Associates
Denver
Soils Engineer
CTC–Geotek
Denver
Photographer
Ed LaCasse, LaCasse Photography
Denver
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