GAITHERSBURG, Md.— Montgomery County officials, along with other state and local officials, gathered recently to hail the grand opening of the 6th District Police Station in Gaithersburg, a modern new energy-efficient facility created to serve the Gaithersburg and Montgomery Village communities.
This ground-up project includes a 28,294-square-foot, two-story police station and a 59,526-square-foot, two-level secured parking garage; it is Montgomery County’s first public net-zero, sustainably designed, energy-efficient structure.
The first floor of the station is comprised of public access areas, patrol and support operations, as well as a secure inmate holding area. The second floor, meanwhile, hosts four specialized units including investigative teams, administrative offices, staff support, and a fitness room. The garage boasts secured parking, a spacious evidence room, a vehicle service bay, flare and bicycle storage, and even a designated space for fleet motorcycles.
Doyle Construction served as the builder on the project, and key partners included the Department of General Services and BKV Group, who led the design.
Location: 222 Paramount Park Drive, near I-270 and Watkins Mill Road
Opened: June 2025
Size: 28,294 sq ft station + 59,526 sq ft parking garage
Capacity: Up to 178 staff and volunteers4
Sustainability:
- Net-zero energy facility powered by solar microgrid and battery storage
- Can operate independently for 168 hours during outages
- EV charging stations for public and police vehicles
Amenities:
- Community meeting room
- Large evidence room
- Base for Central Traffic Unit
- High-speed chargers for electric cruisers
BKV Group, the design firm behind the project, has just unveiled a newly refreshed website (https://bkvgroup.com). BKV’s brand now reflects an elevated level of sophistication, embodying the innovation and creativity the firm brings to each of its projects. Across diverse sectors—including housing, government, education, hospitality, and corporate—BKV has implemented a unified and streamlined visual identity that improves access to tools, narratives and content. This consistency allows the firm to communicate sector-specific stories with greater clarity and impact. With standardized visual and written guidelines across all offices and practices, BKV now speaks with a singular, unified voice. Enhanced navigation, compelling storytelling, and dynamic visuals further empower BKV to express its identity, articulate its value, and demonstrate the design excellence that distinguishes its work.
Doyle Construction Company is a commercial general contractor and construction management firm based in Rockville, Md., operating primarily across the Eastern United States. Founded in 2008, the company specializes in design-build, preconstruction, and project management services, with a strong presence in sectors like automotive, retail, education, public infrastructure and government.
