Fire Station No. 1
The City of Sugar Land, just southwest of Houston, has been one
of the fastest growing cities in Texas for the last two decades.
The city has a rich history that dates back to the 1820's;
founded around the sugar cane plantations owned by the imperial
Sugar Company.Fire Station No. 1 is located close to the
imperial Sugar plant. The design of the station incorporates
several form elements from the plant to link the fire station to
the significant history of the city. Form elements like dark
bronze aluminum storefront, cast stone art deco elements, open
interiors, block exterior massing, and brick help to create the
modernized historical adaptation
The station has two drive-thru bays with two short runs from
the back dorms and the front living/office areas to minimize
response time. The station has been designed with future
expansion in mind; another three drive-thru bays and 10 dorm
rooms can be added. The interior living are finishes are
similar to those found in loft style homes, polished stain
concrete, stainless steel and quartz countertops all complement
the open floor plan. The station houses 6 dorms, 4
offices, a double height fitness room, dayroom and dining room.
The apparatus support area houses a decon./extractor,
disinfection/disposal, SCBA compressor and testing room.
Though the project did not pursue L.E.E.D. certification,
sustainable principals were implemented into the building.
Regional materials, high efficiency mechanical (hvac), low-flow
plumbing fixtures, low energy use lighting, high R-value
insulation and non-toxic, low V.O.C. interior finishes for
increased indoor air quality all exceed the minimum building
code requirements for the region. These elements are
utilized to minimize the life cycle costs, minimize the upfront
costs, and provide the safest and most comfortable environment
for the fire personnel. Interior and exterior formal
elements presented in an energy and environmentally sensitive
design and construction complete Sugar Land's newest fire
station easily linking to the city's historical roots.
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