OPN Architects
Cedar Rapids, IA
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Madison Fire No. 14
Madison, WI
As a public building in a transitional urban neighborhood, the goal for the new fire station was to create a highly functional, sustainable, and pragmatic building that is also a space where employees in high-stress jobs can relax, socialize, and connect with nature.
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The single-story station’s design embraces its location in a light industrial district in a rapidly growing corner of Madison. At 21,758 square feet, this state-of-the-art station is larger than typical to incorporate training facilities, a double company, and community room.
As a public building in a transitional urban neighborhood, the goal for the new fire station was to create a highly functional, sustainable, and pragmatic building that is also a space where employees in high-stress jobs can relax, socialize, and connect with nature.
While the building must be secure, there was also a desire to create a civic space with community rooms open to a neighborhood that had no place to gather. An installation of firefighting artifacts in the lobby and a transparent apparatus bay both clearly demonstrate the facility’s mission.
Shading, glazing, and canopy systems bring in the right amount of light with a challenging orientation. Regularly occupied areas of the building are organized around the perimeter to allow views outside, which reduces stress.
Shading, glazing, and canopy systems bring in the right amount of light with a challenging orientation. Regularly occupied areas of the building are organized around the perimeter to allow views outside, which reduces stress.
