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Pont-Rouge fire station
Pont-Rouge fire station
Pont-Rouge, Canada
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Pont-Rouge fire station
Pont-Rouge, Canada
Firm
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2021
SIZE
25,000 sqft - 100,000 sqft
BUDGET
$5M - 10M
Located on a restricted site, the Fire Station project had to be optimally integrated to allow for truck circulation. To achieve this, we worked with a volumetry that minimized the building’s footprint by dividing the program into two zones: the living area, which includes the training room, locker rooms, offices, etc., and the garage zone. The resulting simple form made it possible to use a glued-laminated timber structure left exposed both in the garage and in the living area. The choice of materials was a key consideration in the project’s development, both for durability and for integration into the context. The exterior envelope is primarily clad in a copper-colored metal siding that harmonizes with the brick tones of the adjacent City Hall building. A charred wood cladding is also used on the main façade and as an accent around the openings on the other elevations; an ecological material that makes a subtle nod to the function of the project. The openings were carefully designed to optimize outward views for occupants, bring natural light into strategic areas, and also allow the public to see the activity inside the fire station.
The very nature of the site called for a minimalist approach, which guided both the architectural and structural concept. The simplicity of the plan as well as the volumetry allowed for the use of a highly economical mass timber structure, which was intended to remain visible in both the garage and the living areas. Warm in appearance and with a low environmental footprint, the glued-laminated timber beams and columns were the ideal solution in this specific case. The structure is composed entirely of timber beams and columns combined with steel decking. Impressive beams, more than 4 feet high, span the garage, clearing as much open floor space as possible. Even the bracing elements are exposed glulam members, which greatly contribute to the welcoming and convivial atmosphere intended for the staff.
Charred wood, or Shou Sugi Ban according to its Japanese origin, is featured as the cladding of the main façade and as an accent on the other elevations. This Japanese technique was chosen for its ecological qualities; no chemical products are required, and the oils applied to preserve the color are natural. Known for its extraordinary durability, Eastern white cedar is a wood species requiring little to no maintenance. Moreover, the carbonization that occurs with charred wood strengthens its surface, while the finishing products used saturate the pores, rendering it impermeable, giving it fire-resistant properties, and protecting it against harmful insects.
Photos: Alexandre Guérin
The very nature of the site called for a minimalist approach, which guided both the architectural and structural concept. The simplicity of the plan as well as the volumetry allowed for the use of a highly economical mass timber structure, which was intended to remain visible in both the garage and the living areas. Warm in appearance and with a low environmental footprint, the glued-laminated timber beams and columns were the ideal solution in this specific case. The structure is composed entirely of timber beams and columns combined with steel decking. Impressive beams, more than 4 feet high, span the garage, clearing as much open floor space as possible. Even the bracing elements are exposed glulam members, which greatly contribute to the welcoming and convivial atmosphere intended for the staff.
Charred wood, or Shou Sugi Ban according to its Japanese origin, is featured as the cladding of the main façade and as an accent on the other elevations. This Japanese technique was chosen for its ecological qualities; no chemical products are required, and the oils applied to preserve the color are natural. Known for its extraordinary durability, Eastern white cedar is a wood species requiring little to no maintenance. Moreover, the carbonization that occurs with charred wood strengthens its surface, while the finishing products used saturate the pores, rendering it impermeable, giving it fire-resistant properties, and protecting it against harmful insects.
Photos: Alexandre Guérin
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