Dallas Fire Station # 33
The new Dallas Fire Station No. 33 replaces an existing station
on the same site in an
established urban neighborhood. The four-bay station houses 15
fire fighters, including a Lieutenant, Captain, and Battalion
Chief. The existing station remained in use and was not
demolished until construction of the new station was completed.
The goal of the project was to provide a durable,
cost-effective, LEED silver-certified building, with an
architectural image appropriate for the community.“Green”
building design strategies implemented toward achieving LEED
silver certification
included maximizing natural daylight and views while minimizing
heat-gain. The fire station also used recycled building
materials and energy-efficient mechanical systems. This
approach towards building and site design serves as an example
for the community;
educating and inspiring visitors to lead a more environmentally
conscious lifestyle.
The design of a neighborhood fire station addresses the inherent
contradiction of being a “community” building and being a “home”
for the fire fighters. It projects a sense of civic pride while
maintaining a comfortable environment for emergency personnel to
live and rest. BRW addressed this delicate issue through careful
attention to the building’s scale, materials, and site
orientation.
The building’s projecting roof planes emerge from the back of
the site, upwards toward the street, creating a welcoming public
facade. Traditional red brick recalls the neighborhood’s 1950’s
past, while the bright yellow canted columns convey an
energetic, modern image for the department. The clerestory
windows above the apparatus bays allow ample natural light
inside during the day, and glow at night as a symbol of
protection for the community.
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