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Fire Station No. 307
Surprise Fire Station No. 307 is a 10,145 s.f. neighborhood
station located in a rapidly growing community. It serves nearby
residential, commercial and industrial developments. The 3-bay
fire station is designed to meet the needs of future
developments as well. It houses 10 dorms, offices for fire
personnel and community space. The station design is grounded in
a traditional concept, however, several aspects of a traditional
station have
been re-thought. The dining room, dayroom and kitchen are
organized in an open plan configuration. This creates an
opportunity for social interaction which will further strengthen
the bond between the fire personnel. The dorms are clustered
into an efficient space. This arrangement also provides an
opportunity for public / private separation while still
maintaining direct response routes to the fire apparatus. The
exterior of the project is also pulling from historical stations
through its massing, materials and detailing. The project siting
accomplishes efficient apparatus ingress / egress, eliminates an
imposing street presence and maximizes benefits from solar
orientation.
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