At CNH Architects, we pride ourselves on creating spaces that not only meet functional and safety requirements but also resonate with the community’s heritage and future aspirations. Our recent project at the Emmetsburg, Iowa’s Ziegler Co. Facility is a testament to this philosophy.
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The 30th Annual Minnesota Construction Association (MCA) Awards of Excellence celebrated exceptional achievements in construction and brought together over 280 industry professionals. We are thrilled to announce that Apple Valley Fire Station No. 2, designed by CNH Architects and built by Terra Construction, has won the MCA Award of Excellence for Publicly Funded Construction Project!
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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.