Castellanos & Tramonte Architects Awarded Design

The new Matlacha/Pine Island Fire Station #2, a state-of-the-art facility built to withstand extreme weather condi­tions, will be designed by Castellanos & Tramonte Architects. The new station, located at 5051 Stringfellow Road in St. James City, will replace the existing structure, which has endured damage from multiple hurricanes through the years.

Scheduled for completion by summer 2026, the 8,500sf, $5 million facility will feature FEMA-compliant storage and a hurricane-resilient design.

“This project is a crucial step in strengthening Pine Island’s emergency response infrastructure,” said Art Cas­tellanos, company president. “Our goal is to design a station that not only meets the highest safety standards but also enhances operational efficiency for firefighters and emergency personnel.”

Castellanos & Tramonte Architects is providing architectural and engineering services, including concept development, schematic design, construction docu­mentation, permitting and construction administration through the completed project.

Castellanos & Tramonte Architects is a full-service, multi-discipline archi­tectural firm based in Southwest Florida, specializing in commercial, governmen­tal, and institutional projects. Founded in 1992 by Jason P. Tramonte, AIA, and later joined by Art Castellanos, AIA, in 2016, the firm brings decades of expertise in innovative and sustainable design. Committed to enhancing communities through exceptional architecture, Cas­tellanos & Tramonte Architects delivers creative, efficient, and client-focused so­lutions that shape the built environment across Florida and beyond.