Semester Project, ADE 522, Spring 2020, ASU
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My proposal for Phoenix Fire Station 9 is as much a community project as it is an efficient fire station, being located across the street from the Phoenix Firefighters Association. To foster positive interaction between firefighters and the community, the building includes a multi-use court, climbing wall, museum space, art gallery, and naturally cooled courtyard – all publicly accessible. The climbing wall doubles as a training tower and is hosted by an evaporative cooling tower, which cools the courtyard and interior lobbies of the building. A second tower serves as a solar chimney, evacuating air from the apparatus bay where vehicles and equipment are stored. A truss superstructure creates a cohesive façade for the entire building while shading the south-facing street front. Overall, the station provides a flexible and adaptable platform intended to serve current and future needs of both firefighters and the community.
