# Grey-Brick Police Stations Bovenbouw Architectuur Designs the New Police Station in Antwerp By Amy Duong | Published 2022-11-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bovenbouw-architectuur-1 References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2022/11/10/bovenbouw-architectuur-police-station-antwerp/)  Belgian design studio Bovenbouw Architectuur introduces the new [police station](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wayne-county-criminal-justice-center) is designed located in Antwerp. It is highlighted by the [grey-brick building design language](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beam-cultural-center) and is located right by the main road by the Linkeroever area. Speaking about the new space, the studio states, "The building positions itself autonomously with respect to the [fire station](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acvcscmetea), creating a balanced cadence in the street [...] The fire department and police force have their own distinct identity and each building forms a distinctive feature among the solitary blocks. These buildings are simultaneously robust and transparent. They express confidence and invite, fitting very closely with the desire of the police to have a building that can radiate approachability and security." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Brick-based Architecture:** There is a trend of using brick-based designs to create police stations and other institutional buildings. - **Distinctive Identities:** Police and fire departments are seeking to establish their unique identities through distinctive building designs. - **Balanced Cadence in Street Layouts:** New police and fire stations are positioning themselves autonomously to create a balanced cadence in street layouts. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture and Design:** This trend highlights opportunities in creating unique and distinctive building designs for institutional buildings such as police stations. - **Construction and Real Estate:** There is a demand for builders and developers who can execute the unique designs for police stations. - **Public Safety and Law Enforcement:** Police and fire departments are seeking innovative designs that promote approachability and security. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Red Brick Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miller-apartment-building.md) - [Glass‑brick Belgian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-brick-house.md) - [Interconnected Brick-Clad Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-chipperfield-architects.md) - [Glazed Belgian Home Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sl-house.md) - [Campus Art Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-ppw.md) - [Courtyard Rental Conversions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wendover.md) - [Art Deco-Tower Angular Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-libeskind.md) - [Brutalist Converted Learning Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archipelago.md) - [Textural Brick Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beam-cultural-center.md)