Chelmsford North Fire Station #2 – Renovation and Expansion - Workforce Housing

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Award Winner : Triumph Modular

Architectural Excellence : Steel and concrete modular living quarters addition was designed to sleep 6 firefighters at any given time. This station rotates through 3 shifts each, with 4 firefighters per shift, so future expansion was considered. To create the addition to the existing fire station we used 12 modules, stacked 6 over 6. The modules are 30' x 11' 6" each. This addition also incorporates personal locker and changing rooms, 3 bathrooms with showers, full kitchen, complete gym, maintenance repair shop, gear storage, laundry and changing rooms, administrative space, and an eating area/lounge. Designed to attach seamlessly to the existing apparatus bay brick façade. The existing apparatus bay received a full facelift, including the addition of another overhead door to allow for more trucks and added efficiencies. We also swapped out the mechanicals and updated the mechanical heating with gas-fired heaters, created additional electrical fixtures, and added energy-efficient windows.

Cost Energy Effectiveness : The sequencing and delivery of the modular units were coordinated so they each could be craned into place once delivered. All 12 boxes were set in one day, which helped with the cost-effectiveness of the project. The expectations of the customer were met. We were able to complete the project with an accelerated schedule and met the budget. All change orders were customer-driven and mutually agreed upon, based on the additional budget that the client received from the town. We had also worked with the Town of Chelmsford on earlier projects, so their familiarity with the cadence of our processes also helped with efficiency and cost-effectiveness. A substantial percentage of the finish work was done at the factory to help reduce costs.

Design Firm Name : Lincoln Architects, LLC

Engineering Firm Name : Lincoln Architects, LLC

Green Building Description : The building meets the stringent 2017 Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code. Compliance was achieved by using high-efficiency gas rooftop units, LED lighting with occupancy sensors, high-efficiency windows, and building envelope insulation. Also, by building off-site, up to 1.3 metric tons of greenhouse gases were saved thanks to hundreds fewer vehicle site visits by contractors, subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, etc. Site waste and landfill impact were also greatly reduced: recycled materials from this project were part of the more than 80,000 pounds of metal and 45,000 pounds of cardboard recycled via MODLOGIQ’s Sustainability program during this time frame, reducing both building and non-building materials entering the waste stream, e.g., not just metal framing and siding were recycled, but so were packaging from materials/deliveries (instead of becoming site waste).

Installer Firm Name : Triumph Modular

Occupied Date : 11/30/2021

Owner Firm Name : Town of Chelmsford

Production Start Date : 5/17/2021

Project Location City : Chelmsford

Project Location State Name : Massachusetts

Technical Innovation : An exterior brick veneer system was installed at the factory with a soldier course at first and second mate lines tied the modular units and existing apparatus bay together for a seamless, integrated appearance. This also resulted in faster completion once the modules were installed, as significant exterior finishing work at the site was avoided. Another unique innovation involved the Gear Locker Room for the fire station. Firefighters need to service and clean their gear, but any potential contaminants need to be contained to this specific room. The Gear Locker Room can only be accessed from the Apparatus Bay. Firefighters cannot access the Gear Locker Room from the living quarters for their protection. The Gear Locker Room is independently heated and ventilated.

Total Square Feet : 4320