Replacing a 40-year-old facility, this new fire station was designed to meet the needs of Mount Pleasant’s growing community and support the addition of a third battalion. Located at the intersection of 6 Mile Road and Sweetgrass Basket Parkway, the station draws inspiration from the low-slope roofs of traditional sweetgrass basket stands found along the Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Corridor. The design honors the area’s Gullah-Geechee heritage while blending the familiar character of a traditional fire station with Lowcountry architectural influences.

The 3-bay station includes 12 bunk rooms, a day room, kitchen, fitness area, and support spaces designed to promote firefighter wellness and operational readiness. Constructed to withstand hurricanes and earthquakes, the facility incorporates Hot/Warm/Cold zoning to reduce carcinogen exposure and improve indoor air quality. The project also marked Mount Pleasant’s first use of the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) delivery method, allowing early collaboration with the contractor to enhance cost control and maintain alignment with the Town’s budget goals.

 

Consultant Team: ADC Engineering, Inc. (Structural Engineering) • SeamonWhiteside (Civil Engineering/Landscape Architecture) • RMF Engineering, Inc. (MEP Engineering) • S&ME (Geotechnical Engineer)

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