Fire Station

Partner Studio: Passive Design Fire Station   |   Phoenix, AZ

Fall 2015

The first studio working with a partner focused on the quasi-paradoxal project of a fire station with passive design features. Fire Station 55 expands the role of the typical fire station by responding not only to the function of an emergency response center but also to the surrounding community and environment. Station 55 is a landmark and catalytic building for the developing north Phoenix communities with community-oriented considerations and environmentally responsive design strategies inspired by natural biology and vernacular practices. 

As a pioneer building in an area of future development, Station 55 is able to set a precedence to encourage sustainable design strategies and conscientious lifestyles appropriate for Phoenix.