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A Groundbreaking Moment for Public Safety: Brooklyn Park Fire Station No. 2

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At CNH Architects, we believe that architecture is more than just buildings—it’s about creating spaces that serve, protect, and inspire. On October 20th, 2025 we joined city leaders, firefighters, and community members to celebrate the groundbreaking of Brooklyn Park Fire Station No. 2, a facility we are proud to have designed in partnership with the City of Brooklyn Park.

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Prototype design at Metro Self Storage in Coon Rapids

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CNH Architects designed a 129,000 sf self-storage facility for Metro Self Storage in Coon Rapids. It’s the first of Metro’s storage facilities to be built with CNH’s innovative design. This prototype design features the use of precast concrete panels and metal bar joists for the structure and envelope of the building. They are 903 storage

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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.