Town of Clayton, NC Fire Department Headquarters

The Clayton Fire Station utilizes a split-level design due to a four foot incline on the site. This "stepped" feature saved the department significant money during construction. The Clayton Fire Department had specific requirements for the floor plan of the facility, specifically the spatial relationship of the sleep rooms, the dayroom, and the kitchen. Stewart Cooper Newell Architects was able to make recommendations that made the layout more efficient, while meeting the needs of the department. Administrative offices and a training room large enough to seat 40 were integral parts of the design of this station. The station was constructed in conjunction with a new city street that allowed for an easier drive-through bay configuration.