movie night at Station 9
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1992
2020
2003
This is a project about the public. Located in mid-town Phoenix, the project sits on lots once occupied by private residences that were razed years ago for high-rise development that has yet to come. This project gives back to the community it belongs to. As much as it provides an efficient and functional fire station for the Phoenix Fire Department, it creates a new place for the community to call home.
a fire station for the community
art installations applied to faรงade public multi-use court climbing wall
firefighter memorial garden
PFD museum & art gallery
public courtyard stairway to public multi-use court
After a comprehensive program analysis of fire stations, these diagrams were the genesis of this project.
*The sketches that yielded the final direction of the project.
E. Wheldon Ave.
Site Plan
Site Boundary Occupied Site
Scale: 1" = 50'-0" Phoenix, AZ 85012 Remainder of Site Open to Development
Firefighter Parking
to N. 3rd St.
Existing Alley Large Vehicle Parking
Building Overhang
Training /Community Room
Gallery
Firefighter Memorial Garden
Climbing Wall
Building Overhang PFD Museum / Exhibit
to N. Central Ave.
Accesible Parking
Stair to Multi-Use Court
Overhanging Truss
E. Columbus Ave.
Phoenix Firefighters Association
Floor Plan Scale: 1/32" = 1'-0"
Level 2
Level 1 Positive Pressure Neutral Pressure Negative Pressure Direct Exhaust
1
Floor Plan Level 1 (West) Scale: 1/16" = 1'-0"
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9
A 2nd Floor Overhang Training / EOC / Community 1224 SF
B
Conference 195 SF
Alt. Response Pers. Office 144 SF Radio / Comm. Room 117 SF
Positive Pressure
C
D Negative Pressure
Storage 76 SF
Staff / Rear Entrance
Men's RR 223 SF
Neutral Pressure
Direct Exhaust
Laundry / Storage 200 SF
Women's RR 223 SF
Elec. 46 SF
Evap. Cooling Shaft
E
Courtyard Gallery / Flex 416 SF
Solar Chimney Shaft
F
Storage 108 SF
Jan. 25 SF 2nd Floor Bridge
Lobby 405 SF Station Office / Watch Room 189 SF
G
H
2nd Floor Overhang PFD Museum Exhibit 1750 SF
15' - 0" typ.
I
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Floor Plan Level 1 (East) Scale: 1/16" = 1'-0" Turnouts Stor. Room 294 SF
Apparatus Bay 1 1148 SF
Apparatus Bay 2 1148 SF
Apparatus Bay 3 1148 SF
Apparatus Bay 4 1148 SF
Decon. Sink 37 SF
Apparatus Bay 5 1148 SF
Maintenance Bay 1238 SF
Positive Pressure Vest. / Elev. 158 SF
Neutral Pressure Electrical 57 SF
Slide Exit 69 SF
Direct Exhaust
EMS Storage 94 SF
SBCA Bottle / Hose Stor. 408 SF
IDC Closet 120 SF
2nd Floor Overhang
15' - 0" typ.
Negative Pressure
1
Floor Plan Level 2 (West)
A
Scale: 1/16" = 1'-0"
B
2
Direct Exhaust
E
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8
9
Dorm 2 100 SF
Batl. Dorm 3 99 SF
Batl. Dorm 4 99 SF
Dorm 3 99 SF
Dorm 4 99 SF
Batl. Dorm 5 100 SF
Dorm 5 100 SF
Dorm 6 100 SF
Dorm 7 100 SF
Dorm 8 100 SF
Mesh Shading Fins Aux. Dorm 100 SF RR / Shower RR / Shower 73 SF 73 SF
Men's RR 147 SF
Women's RR 146 SF
Batl. Office 1 131 SF Batl. Office 2 131 SF
Negative Pressure
6
Dorm 1 100 SF
Batl. Chief's Office 155 SF
D
5
Batl. Dorm 2 100 SF
C
Neutral Pressure
4
Batl. Dorm 1 100 SF
Batl. Chief's Dorm 152 SF
Positive Pressure
3
Batl. Office 3 131 SF
Slide 31 SF
Evap. Cooling Shaft Day Room 370 SF
Climbing / Rappel Wall
Batl. Office 4 131 SF
F
Batl. Office 5 121 SF
Solar Chimney Shaft
Library / Study 188 SF
Mech. Support 60 SF Men's RR 146 SF
G
Women's RR 146 SF Dorm 9 100 SF Dorm 10 100 SF
H
Dorm 11 99 SF Dorm 12 100 SF
I
Captain's Office 151 SF Captain's Dorm 152 SF
Dorm 13 100 SF
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Floor Plan Level 2 (East) Scale: 1/16" = 1'-0" Kitchen 314 SF Fitness / Multi-Use 791 SF Dining 339 SF
Women's RR 218 SF
Men's RR 218 SF Mech. Support 46 SF
Positive Pressure Neutral Pressure Negative Pressure Direct Exhaust
Public Multi-Use Court
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Floor Plan Mezzanine Scale: 1/16" = 1'-0" Mezzanine Storage 525 SF
Direct Vehicle Exhaust System
Elevator Access to Mezzanine
Alternating Tread Ladder
Solar Chimney Shaft
Mezzanine Storage 649 SF
Direct Exhaust Shaft
Direct Exhaust Duct
2nd Floor Overhang
Positive
Neutral
Negative
Pressure Zones
Direct Exhaust
5
6
7
8
9
10
5
6
7
8
9
A
Floor Plan Tower Landing
B
Scale: 1/16" = 1'-0"
Floor Plan Roof (Penthouse) Scale: 1/16" = 1'-0"
C
D Climbing / Rappel Landing
Evap. Cooling Shaft
Evap. Cooling Shaft
Mech. (Main) 213 SF
E Direct Exhaust Fan
Solar Chimney Shaft
F
Conditional Exhaust Fans
Solar Chimney Shaft
Positive Pressure Neutral Pressure
G Self-Sustaining Extensive Green Roof
Negative Pressure
H
Direct Exhaust I
10
Finish Face Steel mesh shading fins are supported by brackets which are supported by mullions of the outer curtain wall which wraps encases the truss. A second curtain wall inside the plane of the truss encases it, creating a double envelope system. Curtain walls are supported by the truss. Where glass doesn’t occur on first level, insulated structural precast concrete panels take their place. These also comprise the building’s two towers.
Walls Removed Removal of precast panels and curtain walls reveals the extent of the structural reach of the truss. The main structure is comprised of three “supporting” trusses and two outer trusses that span between them (forming the two squares in the plan). These are aided by intermediate trusses. Cellular beams (with regular web perforations) allow air to be returned through the plenum without need for ductwork. A raised-floor system is responsible for air supply.
Stripped to the Bone Removing all but the structural members reveals the true nature of the structural hierarchy. The raised floor rests on a series of precast hollow-core concrete planks. These in turn rest on the cellular beams, which span the distance between intermediate trusses. The resultant long spans means future programmatic changes could easily move interior partitions. The cellular beams are additionally braced by smaller cellular members that allow the plenum to remain porous for easy air return.
Looking North, N.T.S.
Sections East-West
East-West sections reveal the function of the two towers - natural ventilation via opposite methods. The west tower is an evaporative cooling tower, using damp mesh screens to cool air. This is used to naturally cool the courtyard and elevator lobbies. The east tower is a solar chimney, with windows to allow ample heat gain. The resultant hot air rises, subsequently creating negative pressure that evacuates the apparatus bay. The shaft is also equipped with fans that can be used when the solar-driven air cycle is inadequate.
Scale: 1/32" = 1'-0" 1
2
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Landing 54' - 0"
Roof 30' - 0"
Public Multi-Use Court
Level 2 18' - 0"
Gallery
Mezzanine 8' - 6"
Hose Sto.
Level 1 0' - 0"
Through gallery, rock / rappel wall, solar chimney and multi-use court, looking north. 17
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4
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2
1
Landing 54' - 0"
Roof 30' - 0"
Public Multi-Use Court
Day Room
Batl. Office
Level 2 18' - 0"
Level 1 0' - 0"
Through apparatus bay, slide and evaporative cooling tower, looking south.
Sections North-South Scale: 1/32" = 1'-0" A
B
C
D
Training / Community
E
F
G
Gallery
H
I
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
Landing 54' - 0"
Landing 54' - 0"
Roof 30' - 0"
Roof 30' - 0"
Level 2 18' - 0"
Level 2 18' - 0" Mezzanine 8' - 6"
Museum Level 1 0' - 0"
Level 1 0' - 0"
Through museum, gallery, and battalion dorms and offices, looking east.
A
B
C
D
E
F
Through courtyard, bridge and rear entrance, looking east.
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H
I
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H
G
F
E
D
C
B
A
Roof 30' - 0" Level 2 18' - 0"
Lobby
Mezzanine 8' - 6"
Roof 30' - 0"
Public Multi-Use Court
Fitness Apparatus Bay
Level 1 0' - 0"
Through dorms, slide room, elevators and lobby, looking east.
Level 2 18' - 0" Mezzanine 8' - 6" Level 1 0' - 0"
Through apparatus bay, multi-use court and fitness room, looking west.
Detail Section *through west façade, looking north Scale: 3/16 = 1’-0”
6" minimum soil layer drainage matt insulation plywood at 1/4" / 12" slope drain through hollowcore to pipe in plenum
cap vents double envelope, prevents water entry structural truss member (primary structure) aluminum casing extensive green roof
aluminum cover diagonal truss member aluminum casing
air return through plenum
Battalion Office metal mesh shading fins exterior curtain wall mullions interior curtain wall support fastened to mullion aluminum cover
Library / Study 2" raised floor underfloor air supply floor support
double envelope air inlet at bottom of mullion waterproofing seal mounting bracket for shading fins
Art Gallery standard partition for art display column supporting truss precast insulated panels
6" slab on grade square footings beneath columns
concrete filler hollowcore planks (tertiary structure)
air return through plenum
cellular beams (secondary structure) non-bearing bracing (cellular beams) gypsum on metal stud ceiling
Assembly / Multi-Use
underfloor air supply
Courtyard
Scale: 1/32” = 1’-0”
South Minimal Material Palette:
Aluminum Metal Mesh Precast Concrete
North
Flooring
East
West
dorm view
column-less apparatus bay
southwest corner museum space
museum hanging staircase
looking down
mezzanine storage
southeast corner shading fins
Camelback view
a daunting climb
after the rain
late afternoon pick-up game