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Fire Station 30
Fire Station 30
2931, South Mount Baker Boulevard, Seattle, WA, United States
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Fire Station 30
2931, South Mount Baker Boulevard, Seattle, WA, United States
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2011
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This two-story fire station is located at the base of historic Mt. Baker Boulevard, where its civic scale marks the transition between the commercial activity of Rainier Avenue and the primarily residential Mt. Baker neighborhood. The scale and material presence of the building makes it an anchor along Mount Baker Boulevard.
Initial schematic design concepts explored previous designs from the Seattle Fire Department's past, incorporating elements unique to the site. The firefighters' appreciation and symbolic connection to brick stations of the past led to the study and proposed use of a dark brick.
As the design progressed, it became apparent that the weight of the brick cladding presented a challenge, as the station is located in an area with unstable soil. A lightweight wood frame and sheet metal skin were selected to reduce foundation loads and construction costs while retaining the aesthetic that initially appealed to the Fire Department.
The station accommodates both the work regimen and the human comfort needs of its inhabitants. The compact plan and simple form of the building optimize its operational efficiency. Room adjacencies support a place for firefighters to work, relax, rebound and enjoy the camaraderie of station life.
The main level circulation terminates at the beanery, which serves as the kitchen, dining area and primary gathering space within the station. The beanery opens on to an exterior porch area on the south side of the building, allowing for outside gathering and staff respite. Clerestory windows on the south facade admit light into the hose tower and apparatus bay. The plan separates the apparatus bay from the living quarters. A clear path of circulation facilitates quick response times.
Fire Station 30 has received recognition for its clear planning concept, innovative use of materials, and comprehensive sustainable design strategy - exceeding the City's requirements by achieving LEED Gold Certification. We believe it will serve as a model for future fire station design through its thoughtful use of a modest budget to produce an elegant civic building that fits into a neighborhood context.
Initial schematic design concepts explored previous designs from the Seattle Fire Department's past, incorporating elements unique to the site. The firefighters' appreciation and symbolic connection to brick stations of the past led to the study and proposed use of a dark brick.
As the design progressed, it became apparent that the weight of the brick cladding presented a challenge, as the station is located in an area with unstable soil. A lightweight wood frame and sheet metal skin were selected to reduce foundation loads and construction costs while retaining the aesthetic that initially appealed to the Fire Department.
The station accommodates both the work regimen and the human comfort needs of its inhabitants. The compact plan and simple form of the building optimize its operational efficiency. Room adjacencies support a place for firefighters to work, relax, rebound and enjoy the camaraderie of station life.
The main level circulation terminates at the beanery, which serves as the kitchen, dining area and primary gathering space within the station. The beanery opens on to an exterior porch area on the south side of the building, allowing for outside gathering and staff respite. Clerestory windows on the south facade admit light into the hose tower and apparatus bay. The plan separates the apparatus bay from the living quarters. A clear path of circulation facilitates quick response times.
Fire Station 30 has received recognition for its clear planning concept, innovative use of materials, and comprehensive sustainable design strategy - exceeding the City's requirements by achieving LEED Gold Certification. We believe it will serve as a model for future fire station design through its thoughtful use of a modest budget to produce an elegant civic building that fits into a neighborhood context.
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