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Civic

Working at many scales, we coordinate the design of individual buildings, the public spaces they help create, the neighborhoods, towns and cities of which they are a part, and the regional culture they celebrate.

On the Boards

Upper Pine River FPD Station No. 61 | Bayfield, CO
Denver Fire Department Station No. 40 | Denver, CO
City Hall Concept
Fire Station Concept
Bayfield Community Center & Health Clinic | Bayfield, CO
Denver Fire Department Station No. 40 | Denver, CO
City Hall Concept
Upper Pine River FPD Station No. 61 | Bayfield, CO
Fire Station Concept
Bayfield Community Center & Health Clinic | Bayfield, CO
Denver Fire Department Station No. 40 | Denver, CO
City Hall Concept
Fire Station Concept
Upper Pine River FPD Station No. 61 | Bayfield, CO
Denver Fire Department Station No. 40 | Denver, CO
Bayfield Community Center & Health Clinic | Bayfield, CO
Denver Fire Department Station No. 40 | Denver, CO
Bayfield Community Center & Health Clinic | Bayfield, CO
Denver Fire Department Station No. 40 | Denver, CO
Bayfield Community Center & Health Clinic | Bayfield, CO
Denver Fire Department Station No. 40 | Denver, CO

Our approach

Design is the creative focus of our process — a collaboration that brings together citizens, economists, engineers, architects, developers, policy makers, government officials and builders to construct their collective visions for the future.

Our goal is to create beautiful places with lasting value for the communities they serve.

News

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Design for the Frontline: OZ Architecture Q&A with Monument Fire District Chief

Exploring Firefighter Safety and Sustainability: OZ & Monument Fire District

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Behind the Design: Fire Station Tours with OZ Architecture

New video series Behind the Design explores award-winning Colorado fire station.


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Design for the Frontline: OZ Architecture's Fire Chief Q&A Series

OZ debuts 'Design for the Frontline' series, exploring fire station design and innovation.

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Ribbon Cutting at the Next Generation of Maintenance Facilities

OZ Celebrates the Completion of Winter Park Regional Transit Center, Transforming Mountain Mobility

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Meet the OZ Leaders: Kevin Schaffer
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Critical Elements of Successful Fire Station Design

OZ's Civic Practice Area highlights the components necessary for successful fire station design, including considerations for functionality, safety, operational efficiency, and community integration.

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Supporting the Next Generation of Maintenance Facilities
Civic, Awards
Firehouse Magazine Recognizes South Metro Fire Rescue Station No. 20 Design
Ideas Lab, Cultural, Civic
The New York Times includes McMurdo Station on list of "The Coolest Architecture on Earth"
Stewardship, Equity
Good for People, Good for Communities, Good for Business: Designing for Mental and Emotional Well-Being
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OZ Recognized for Thoughtful Fire Station Design

More Practice Areas

Urban Planning + Experience Design

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