Essex Junction Fire Station Renovations
Project Scope
Rework existing fire station to better support apparatus and training. Repair
leaking roof and create overhang to protect entry doors.
Design Challenges & Solutions
- Update interior layout for new apparatus and training operations.
- Improve dispatch area
- Over-roof the entire building with new pitched roof. Design places
gable end to the street with pilasters and an overhang to protect trucks
as they entry the bays.
What Does An Architect Do? An architect is a trained and licensed professional
with expertise in space planning and building design. To design a building,
many elements must be considered such as planned building function,
behavior of occupants, space use, building materials, site-environment, structural,
mechanical and electrical systems, life safety and fire codes, bidding
and construction methods, budget requirements and aesthetics. The Architect’s
skill is to sort through the many requirements and potential solutions to
find options that best address the client’s needs.