PORTSMOUTH If city officials decide to move forward with a plan to build a new police station, they might have to erect a three-story structure that would include a "police department parking garage and firing range," according to a report on the department's space needs.

Pointing to the "land constraints in downtown Portsmouth," the report prepared by Lavallee Brensinger Architects in Manchester and the Architects Design Group from Winter Park, Fla. states that "consideration has (also) been given to combining the firing range and the fleet maintenance program components into a two-story stand-alone structure."

The report is scheduled to be presented to the City Council on Monday.

The study estimates that a two-story structure would be roughly 178,000 square feet and include the headquarters, a parking garage and a firing range, while the three-story option would be roughly 168,000 square feet with the same elements.

But the authors of the report declined to estimate what a new station would cost, saying, "without critical information from the site selection and master planning process, it is impossible to create a useful conceptual project budget."

"Land procurement, number of building stories and site development costs greatly impact the overall project cost," the report states.

Police Chief Stephen Dubois said it's too early in the process for the department to start looking at potential sites.

"We're taking it step by step," Dubois said.

Choosing a site for a new police department will be "a community decision" as much as an "internal discussion," Dubois said Friday.

"We have no aspirations to rush into something without giving it a lot of thought and also including a lot of people in that discussion," Dubois said.

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The Australian Institute of Architects has revealed the five winners of its 2014 International Awards, which highlight projects tackled by Australian architects outside their home country. A luxury condominium in Bangkok, a Malaysian rainforest retreat, and the innovative Stonehenge Visitor's Center were among the projects recognized.

Taken from a total of 24 entries in all, the projects are separated into categories for the first time this year: Public Architecture, Interior Architecture, Commercial Architecture, Residential Architecture, and Small Project Architecture.

England's Stonehenge Visitor's Center, by Denton Corker Marshall, has been awarded the Public Architecture award. Probably the most high-profile building to be recognized by the judges this year, the 27 million (US$44 million) project involved re-routing a major road, and placing the visitor's center 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from Stonehenge's famous stones.

Commendations: Binus Kindergarten and Primary School, by Denton Corker and Phoenix Valley Youth Palace and Grand Theatre, by studio505.

BVN Donovan Hill and Jasmax dominate the Interior Architecture category with first and second-place honors. First place went to New Zealand's ASB North Wharf: a colorful three-story office that features a novel cross ventilation system. It comprises a central atrium that draws in fresh air from open windows, which is then directed around the building with the help of a specially designed funnel.

Commendation: Regional Terminal at Christchurch Airport, also by BVN Donovan Hill in association with Jasmax.

Looking like the sort of ambitious project that typically remains on the drawing board, Singapore's striking Park Royal Hotel, by WOHA, has been given the nod in the Commercial Architecture category. The building certainly achieves the "hotel-as-garden" design that WOHA aimed for, and its green-covered facade and roof is a striking addition to Singapore's skyline.

Commendation: Asia Square, in Singapore, by Public Architecture winners Denton Corker Marshall.

Kerry Hill Architects fared well in the Residential Architecture category, winning first place and also receiving the judge's second-place commendation. The winner, Sukhothai Residences, is a luxury condominium in Bangkok, Thailand, that comprises 41 stories and 196 homes, and rises 166 m (544ft) into the sky.

Commendation: Urban Suites, by Kerry Hill Architects.

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SCOTLAND'S top architectural body has made a donation to firefighters' charities as a gesture of thanks for their efforts at the Glasgow Art School fire.

The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) donated 1500, split between two charities linked to fire personnel.

The charities were the Fire Fighters Charity and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Family Support Trust.

Assistant Chief Officer Dave Boyle said: "The fire at the Mackintosh touched a great many people and it has brought together communities like architects, artists, Historic Scotland and the fire and rescue service.

"We appreciate the recognition that has been given for the work of the firefighters - the first responding crews and officers in particular did an absolutely magnificent job - and there is certainly a greater understanding of the vital role they play."

RIAS president Ian Connelly said: "To people around the world the Mackintosh is an iconic building and the architects of Scotland are hugely grateful for the work the fire and rescue service did.

"The building and its artefacts could have been completely destroyed had it not been for the firefighters.

"Their efforts went way beyond the call of duty and it was fantastic to see them receive a standing ovation at our annual dinner, when we made the presentation."

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