Bryan Fire Station No. 5
Bryan Fire Station No. 5 takes inspiration for the distinct
Texas vernacular of the surrounding area. Clad with stone and a
metal roof, the building conveys a sense of permanence through
rugged simplicity. A combination of shading devices and
low-emissivity insulated windows allows daylight to enter the
building with minimal heat gain.The state-of-the-art 14,300
square foot facility accommodates twelve full-time firefighters.
The fire department values social interaction and requested an
open plan for the dayroom and kitchen. BRW met this request by
using different ceiling heights to define the two spaces instead
of dividing walls, thereby creating a large common area.
Adjacent to the kitchen is a covered outdoor dining area with
barbeque pit and views of the neighboring park.
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