Project Details
- Project Name
- Millwood Fire Station
- Architect
- Studio DuBois
- Client/Owner
- Millwood Fire District
- Project Types
- Other
- Project Scope
- New Construction
- Year Completed
- 2015
- Awards
- 2016 Brick in Architecture Awards
- Shared by
- Studio DuBois
- Project Status
- On the Boards/In Progress
- Room or Space
-
Kitchen ,Other ,Patio ,Storage/Closets
- Style
- Modern
Project Description
FROM ODA:
This new Fire Station serves two very important roles. The first is to provide a highly effective facility for the dispatching of the vehicles and the training of the firefighters. The second is to help strengthen the community of firefighters by creating a notable new building that will attract future generations of volunteers.
The Station has five bays for storage of the vehicles, along with a large engineered concrete apron for maintenance in good weather. Radiant heat in the Apparatus Bay structure will save energy and provides a heated surface for drying out firefighting gear after a fire. Skylights, a heavily insulated roof, and natural ventilation keep the space comfortable in warmer weather. The new facilities include a Member’s Lounge, a gym and full sized kitchen for frequent company events and meals. The Station is set into a hillside allowing the large Multipurpose Room opening out to outdoor event space at the upper level.