Set within a rural park landscape, Bluffton Township Fire District (BTFD) Station #31 defines the entrance to neighboring developments, New Riverside and Palmetto Bluff. The station was thoughtfully crafted to blend with the existing park, Riverside Barn architecture, and the future Town of Bluffton passive park and walking trails. This station was the first in BTFD to incorporate a full Beaufort Country Emergency Medical Services (EMS) station as part of the overall design and community services.
The massing, colors, and materials of the apparatus bay allude to the existing rural barn architecture, while the balance of the station is a more traditional Lowcountry architecture with siding and a brick water table. Inside, the 8,000-square-foot station is more than a business, but a home away from home for those who serve and protect our neighborhoods. The interior design maximizes operational efficiencies, durable materials, and the well-being of the firefighters and EMS personnel.
