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Certified interior designer listens

Being a good listener, interior designer Ashley Klis fits in well as the newest member of the CNH team. In her previous work with a nationwide firm specializing in design and consulting for food service, she listened to leaders for projects in K-12 and higher education, business and industry and churches.

Klis was hired to further develop the interior design expertise at CNH Architects. She expands its capabilities in system and freestanding furniture and serves as a general interiors resource for all projects.

Ashley follows the client’s lead when deciding on interior colors, finishes and products and considers 3-D computer drawings invaluable to help them visualize the layout and design. She is currently working on multiple projects at CNH including a fire station, corporate café and several office buildings; appreciating the project variety.

As a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Stout, she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in interior design. Klis is a Certified Interior Designer and a LEED AP in Interior Design and Construction. She is gaining added expertise through continuing education. Klis graduated from Lakeville High School and lives in Lakeville with her husband, their son and daughter.

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Certified interior designer listens

Being a good listener, interior designer Ashley Klis fits in well as the newest member of the CNH team. In her previous work with a nationwide firm specializing in design and consulting for food service, she listened to leaders for projects in K-12 and higher education, business and industry and churches.

Klis was hired to further develop the interior design expertise at CNH Architects. She expands its capabilities in system and freestanding furniture and serves as a general interiors resource for all projects.

Ashley follows the client’s lead when deciding on interior colors, finishes and products and considers 3-D computer drawings invaluable to help them visualize the layout and design. She is currently working on multiple projects at CNH including a fire station, corporate café and several office buildings; appreciating the project variety.

As a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Stout, she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in interior design. Klis is a Certified Interior Designer and a LEED AP in Interior Design and Construction. She is gaining added expertise through continuing education. Klis graduated from Lakeville High School and lives in Lakeville with her husband, their son and daughter.

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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.