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The Rosena Ranch Fire Station is a new 14,900 gsf Fire and Sherriff Station located in Fontana, California. The architectural design, form and building expression are inspired by the nearby mountain range, rugged water shed landscape and the harsh climatic conditions that define this region. The site experiences high heat, cold nights, high winds from the northwest and an abundance of intense sunlight.
Drawing inspiration from these conditions, the building responds by introducing a low-slung roofline that slopes downward to buffer against the wind and extends deep overhangs to provide shade throughout the course of the day. Simplicity, authenticity and honest expression of materials is central to the experience of the building and carry from the exterior to the interior.
The overall impression of the building is intended to evoke a sense of place connected to the landscape, welcoming to the public with a practical, functionally driven and cost-effective design sensibility. |
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