CNH Architects is honored to be awarded as the architect for Brooklyn Park’s Fire Station No. 2.
The station’s new location at 8600 Zane Ave is strategically chosen to accommodate the city’s projected population growth, which is expected to exceed 100,000 residents within the next seven years.
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A significant milestone was recently achieved in the City of Plymouth. The completion of Plymouth Fire Station No. 2 was celebrated, marking a chapter in the city’s commitment to safety and emergency response.
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What is Schematic Design?
After a full understanding of the specific approach, operation style, project goals and future growth has been developed, CNH Architects can enter the Schematic Design (SD) phase. Like a Study of Program Needs, SD is a critical process that sets the foundation for the entire project going forward. While the Study of Program Needs outlines requirements for the building and budget, the SD phase is where practicality and creativity meet. SD takes programming further with creative concepts that will be translated to architectural and spatial designs, shaping the project on paper.
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What is Programming?
In the context of architectural study, programming is a crucial phase in the design process – taking place before any design work begins. At CNH Architects, the “Program of Space Needs” refers to the decision-making process that defines the scope of work to be designed.
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Bloomington, MN—The new Fire Station No. 4 at 4201 West 84th Street, completed in summer 2023, received an Award of Excellence (Project of the Year – Publicly Funded Construction) in January from the Minnesota Construction Association.
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Ziegler CAT is a leading provider of construction equipment and services, with a network of facilities across the Midwest. The company has been investing in its facilities to improve its efficiency and accommodate its workforce, with the latest project being the expansion and renovation of its Altoona, IA location.
The project, designed by CNH Architects, involved reconfiguring the office area, renovating the break room and training room, and expanding the shop areas. The result is a modern and functional facility that reflects the company’s culture and values.
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The reveal of Chaska’s Public Safety facility is HERE. A lot of teamwork and collaboration has gone into this project, making this a milestone to feel proud of. There is more to come with this incredible facility!
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Buerkle Automotive Group has collaborated with CNH Architects on multiple projects over the years, with the most recent project being the renovation and expansion of Buerkle Hyundai in St. Paul, to align with Hyundai Corporation’s new image and brand standards.
CNH Architects delivered a design that met all the requirements and deadlines set by Hyundai. The project involved updating the entire facility – including the showroom, the vehicle service bays, the lounge and reception areas, and the exterior.
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On Wednesday, August 9th, 2023 the community gathered to celebrate the opening of Bloomington Fire Station No. 4. It began with Fire Chief, Ulie Seal, acknowledging the important members of the project, including Chief Barrett, Chief Forster, Deb Williams and the City Council. He then turned it over to the Honor Guard, who presented the station’s previous flag before raising the station’s new flag. Following the celebratory ribbon cutting, Mayor Tim Busse highlighted the leadership of the fire department while also acknowledging the strength of this community.
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If you were one of the thousands who concluded their Fourth of July holiday in Coon Rapids, MN – you may already know how impressive this top voted pyrotechnic display was. What you may not know is that the 2023 show was launched from a new place, for the first time, and from a building that is the first of its kind within the state of Minnesota.
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CNH Architects took part in designing the community-centric gathering place located in Rosemount, MN, with a primary goal of making all feel welcome within the area. As its name suggests, the Latin word “omni” means “of all things” and reflects both the brewing of all things – as well as the all-encompassed humanitarian connection that grows from the craft.
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The transformation is clear, and in more ways than one. CNH Architects and Ziegler CAT worked together to design a new employee cafeteria. Kraus Anderson partnered with the owner and design team to construction the new design at the Bloomington, MN Headquarters – elevating it from a merely functional space to one that promotes the
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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.