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Dallas Fire Station 33
Dallas Fire Station 33
745, West Illinois Avenue, Dallas, TX, United States
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Dallas Fire Station 33
745, West Illinois Avenue, Dallas, TX, United States
Firm
Type
YEAR
2009
SIZE
10,000 sqft - 25,000 sqft
BUDGET
$1M - 5M
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.Fire Station No. 33 is a four-bay
station housing 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 project provides 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.
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.Fire Station No. 33 is a four-bay
station housing 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 project provides 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.
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