CALEXICO FIRE HEADQUARTERS STATION
> Recognition Award, F.I.E.R.O. Fire Station Design, 2017
The Calexico Fire Department had outgrown their existing Fire Headquarters and Station No. 1 facility, which did not meet the current operational space requirements for staffing and essential equipment needs nor the requirements of the California Essential Services Act.
TEN OVER STUDIO worked closely with the City’s Fire Department Design Committee through an in-depth process, analyzing many different site and building options within the budget. The project includes careful demolition and seismic separation of the existing fire station from the existing police station. This includes placement and installation of a new radio tower, antennas communication and power services and infrastructure.
Our project includes three drive-through apparatus bays, suppression support spaces, living and sleeping quarters for eight personnel, and administrative offices. The station apparatus bays are designed to be used as a cooling center during periods of extreme heat during the summer months.
The high-efficiency systems and building envelope will help reduce utility costs. Ultimately, this durable and low-maintenance facility will house the fire department comfortably for the next 50 years.
Location: 430 E Fifth Street, Calexico
Client: City of Calexico
Size: 9,006 SF
Scope: Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape, 3D Visualization
Completion: In Construction
“Candice has served as our trusted advisor on the City’s Fire Headquarters Station. We appreciate how the Ten Over Studio team has transformed our design committee’s operational needs and wish list into an award-winning design. They continue to exceed our expectations, meet our timelines and stay within budget. We appreciate their in-depth understanding and experience with firehouse architecture and personalized service.”