6737 S Archer Road | Bedford Park, IL
For this project, DAE Group was commissioned to design a state-of-the-art police training facility that would also serve as an emergency response center. A unique challenge arose due to the existing building on-site, which housed a popular breakfast restaurant frequented by local residents. Recognizing the importance of maintaining this community amenity, DAE Group developed a solution that seamlessly integrated both public and law enforcement needs.
The final design features two restaurants on the lower level: a smaller establishment occupying half the building’s depth and a larger one spanning its full depth, ensuring continued service to the public. Behind the smaller restaurant, a two-story police training facility was incorporated, complete with full-size garage doors for traffic stop simulations and adaptable spaces for tactical entry drills and non-lethal live-fire training exercises. The second level of the building includes a dedicated training room and an emergency response center, providing essential resources for the city's public safety operations.
