Perlman Architects of Arizona, Incorporated provided comprehensive Architectural Services to expand Chandler Fire Training Center. The three building expansion encompassed classroom space, tactical training and simulation room, offices, and physical fitness and subsidiary spaces. Building placement and outdoor circulation create a campus environment sensitive to surrounding structures and operations.
The use of roll-up doors in the break room and fitness room allow the user to enjoy Arizona weather throughout the day. The ability to utilize the campus circulation paths outdoors as floor space in these areas provides greater flexibility and function as well. Pair with this the classroom spaces that include retractable partition walls to divide the space, and you have a Training Center that can grow with the Fire Department and adapt to the needs on a daily basis.
Custom mixed terrazzo was used in wet areas and in the lobby which pull from the Fire Department’s logo color pallette and also abstract the colors of fire. The other interior finishes of corian, exposed block walls, and metal clad ceiling (in the lobby) allow for cutting edge design, minimal maintenance, and durability.
State of the art audio and visual equipment in the Tactical Simulation room, and throughout the rest of the campus ensure that the Chandler Training Center remain on the cutting edge of fire education and training. The Chandler Fire Training Facility Phase II / Build-out Master Plan was a recipient of the 2007 Station Style Featured Station Renovation Award.