Kitty Hawk
Kitty Hawk, NC
Type:
Civic
Client:
Town of Kitty Hawk
The Kitty Hawk Police Station reflects a collaborative process built on trust, guidance, and clarity. Working with a client new to building projects, Dills Architects acted as a translator and advocate—helping stakeholders understand possibilities while maintaining focus on long-term value. Discovery revealed opportunities for the building to serve multiple functions beyond policing, strengthening its civic role. A multi-functional training room is designed for public use while also converting to an emergency operations center when needed, extending the facility’s value in times of crisis. Through careful stewardship of budget, program, and community expectations, the project delivers a durable, flexible facility that supports both public service and civic identity.
Project Type: Municipal police station and public safety facility
Delivery: Renovation and targeted addition within an existing Town building
Scope + Systems: Renovation of ~8,000 SF facility with ~900 SF addition; interior reconfiguration for offices, evidence storage, fitness and locker rooms, flexible training/command center; hardened construction with impact-resistant glazing and separated public and secure access
Status + Timing: Completed April 2025
Collaborators:
FGM Architects | public safety subject matter expert
A.R. Chesson Construction Co., Inc. | construction management
Albermarle Associates, Inc. | civil engineering
PACE Collaborative | mechanical + electrical engineering
Speight, Marshall & Francis, P.C. | structural engineering
WPL Site Design | landscape architecture
Within Designs, Inc. | interior design
