April 2019

Legacy project: Upscale downtown station exuded quality

A prime location and innovation were put on display for Bobby and Steve’s Auto World in the late 1990s, when CNH tackled an all new upscale service station project which came together at the edge of downtown Minneapolis. The tight site utilized a diagonal vehicle flow which was reflected in the angled portions of the buildings, […]

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Current: Elegance, safety, masterful blend: Minnesota History Center railings

Sometimes, the test of an architect’s skills comes not from the new project that’s created, but through the close blending of something new with existing structures. That’s the story with a small but significant safety project for the Minnesota History Center in St. Paul. Using bronze and stainless steel, railings covering four floors needed updates to

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CNH history: Early days downtown recalled by ‘N’ in CNH . . . Musician statues new to Apple Valley . . . subtle railings bring safety in St. Paul

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BURNSVILLE FIRE STATION NO. 1

CNH’s largest fire station to date, the City of Burnsville’s Fire Station No. 1 is home to a crew of all full-time firefighters and more than 44,000 SF with 10 apparatus bays. Firefighter safety was one of nine top priorities for the station. Multiple contamination zones and a designated de-contamination area will allow firefighters to keep contaminated equipment and clothing in the apparatus bay until decontaminated. Another priority in the design was firefighter mental health. A warning system that slowly ramps up with alert tones and lighting while only alerting responding staff ensures firefighters are not awoken in an abrupt manner. The station includes areas for relaxation with different lighting to promote natural sleep rhythms, as well as a yoga studio and meditation garden. Extensive firefighter training features including Firefighter 1 and advanced training elements are another highlight of the station.