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DRAFT MASTER PLAN FOR THE DPTS The 1960's fire station addition, which is nOt well suited to accommodate the pro- posed program spaces, would be removed and replaced by a new addition. Between the historic firehouse to remain and the proposed addition would be a new two- story lobby space. This lobby would house a cafe and some of the gallery space. Windows opening onto Railroad Avenue and Wayside Park would provide natural light and cre- ate a strong visual link between downtown and the park. This lobby would be the meeting place of the old and new buildings. Entry to the lobby would be both from the street and the park. The rest of the first floor of the new addition would be a large multipurpose room and its support spaces. This would open to the lobby, and also have large doors to connect the space to an outdoor performance area. The backstage areas would have direct access to the parking lot to facilitate loading and unloading of large items such as scenery and props. On the second level of the addition would be the multi-purpose spaces and hall- ways, circling the lobby and connecting with the upper level of the historic fire house. A new elevator would provide access to both levels and could be designed as a tower to provide a visual focal point. OUTLINE BUILDING PROGRAM The process of preparing the design recommendations for Fire Station No. 1 included development of a set of prototypical rooms and building spaces, each large enough to accommodate rhe uses proposed. These possible building components were combined to form a preliminary Building Program, with a total of 12,000 SF- 15,000 SF of building space needed to fulfill the program. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE BUILDING PROGRAM INCLUDE: . LOBBy/COMMUNITY ARTS INFORMATION CENTER/CAFE - 1,350 SQ. FT. This high-ceiling space would serve as a lobby and gathering space. A cafe, com- munity arts information displays, and ticket sales would be included to attract people from throughout the downtown area and Wayside Park. The lobby would visually connect Railroad Avenue with Wayside Park, allowing passersby to observe activities inside the Old Fire Station, and those inside the building to observe activities in the park. . DISPLAy/ExHIBIT GALLERY SPACE - 1,500 sQ. FT. The Display/Exhibit room(s) would provide a venue for displaying a wide range of visual arts. The space could be opened or closed-off from the lobby. Gallery light- ing and wall hanging systems would be included. FIRE STATION No. I DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS 29 II'. II I