There are numerous fire stations throughout the world but some of them are true architecture marvels and are considered to be local landmarks. Here are some of the most unique and beautiful firehouses on Earth.
Cologne Fire Bridge Headquarters
Built in 2005 this astonishing fire station resembles more like a contemporary art museum than a fully functioning firehouse. It was designed by BFM Architekten and mimics the appearance of the world famous Beijing National Stadium which is more commonly known as Bird’s Nest. The edifice houses:
Cologne Fire Bridge Headquarters
Built in 2005 this astonishing fire station resembles more like a contemporary art museum than a fully functioning firehouse. It was designed by BFM Architekten and mimics the appearance of the world famous Beijing National Stadium which is more commonly known as Bird’s Nest. The edifice houses:
- The management offices of the Cologne Feuerwehr
- An emergency call centre which redirects all calls to the adequately located firehouses of the city.
- The Cologne Fire Academy which trains new recruits
Jomax Fire Station
Located in Peoria, Arizona and officially known as Jomax Fire Station No. 7, this fire station is amongst US’s finest. It was designed by Lawrence Enyart and spreads over an area of 11.800 square feet. The firehouse has a total of three apparatus bays which are designed to minimise the emergency response time of the fire fighters. It also has a living area, kitchen and dining area, as well as crew dormitories, a decon room, turnout room and a fully fitted fitness area. The building most prominent feature is its entry which is complimented with a historic alarm bell. The Jomax Fire Station is also one of the few energy efficient firehouses in the world.
Located in Peoria, Arizona and officially known as Jomax Fire Station No. 7, this fire station is amongst US’s finest. It was designed by Lawrence Enyart and spreads over an area of 11.800 square feet. The firehouse has a total of three apparatus bays which are designed to minimise the emergency response time of the fire fighters. It also has a living area, kitchen and dining area, as well as crew dormitories, a decon room, turnout room and a fully fitted fitness area. The building most prominent feature is its entry which is complimented with a historic alarm bell. The Jomax Fire Station is also one of the few energy efficient firehouses in the world.
Ave Fenix Fire Station
With a unique façade and interior the Ave Fenix Fire Station is one of the most interesting in the world. Many construction experts described the edifice as a futuristic masterpiece that inspires imagination and creativity. The building was designed by architectural studios AT 103 and BGP Arquitectura. The latter is owned by prominent Franco-Mexican architect Bernardo Gómez Pimienta. Aside of housing a full fire fighting unit, the structure also has a consultation and training area which is open to the public. Despite being open to visitors, the building is designed in such fashion that the public cannot see or interfere with the everyday work of the firemen that are stationed in Ave Fenix.
With a unique façade and interior the Ave Fenix Fire Station is one of the most interesting in the world. Many construction experts described the edifice as a futuristic masterpiece that inspires imagination and creativity. The building was designed by architectural studios AT 103 and BGP Arquitectura. The latter is owned by prominent Franco-Mexican architect Bernardo Gómez Pimienta. Aside of housing a full fire fighting unit, the structure also has a consultation and training area which is open to the public. Despite being open to visitors, the building is designed in such fashion that the public cannot see or interfere with the everyday work of the firemen that are stationed in Ave Fenix.
Central Fire Station, Singapore
The Central Fire Station is the oldest firehouse in Singapore. It opened doors in 1908 and put an end to the horse drawn fire carts that were used by the local firemen to combat blazes. It lies on Hill Street within the island’s central business district and was designed by Fire Brigade Superintendent Montague Pett. The building’s most notable feature is its watch tower which also houses the living quarters of the fire fighters. In 1998, the fire station was declared a National Monument by the Singapore authorities. Today the edifice is one of the country’s most reputed and visited landmarks and can be explored via orgniased guided tours.
The Central Fire Station is the oldest firehouse in Singapore. It opened doors in 1908 and put an end to the horse drawn fire carts that were used by the local firemen to combat blazes. It lies on Hill Street within the island’s central business district and was designed by Fire Brigade Superintendent Montague Pett. The building’s most notable feature is its watch tower which also houses the living quarters of the fire fighters. In 1998, the fire station was declared a National Monument by the Singapore authorities. Today the edifice is one of the country’s most reputed and visited landmarks and can be explored via orgniased guided tours.
Hook and Ladder 8 Fire Station
This is arguably the most famous fire house in the world as it was used for the exterior shots of the Ghostbusters’s headquarters in the eponymous 1984 Hollywood production which starred Bill Murray, Rick Moranis, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis and Ernie Hudson. The station itself dates back to 1912 and is one of the oldest still functioning firehouses in New York. It is also one of the city’s most visited and recognisable landmarks.
This is arguably the most famous fire house in the world as it was used for the exterior shots of the Ghostbusters’s headquarters in the eponymous 1984 Hollywood production which starred Bill Murray, Rick Moranis, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis and Ernie Hudson. The station itself dates back to 1912 and is one of the oldest still functioning firehouses in New York. It is also one of the city’s most visited and recognisable landmarks.
Bethnal Green Firehouse
Bethnal Green is one of London’s most desirable residential areas due to its calmness and beautiful architecture which includes the former Bethnal Green Firehouse which today houses the London Buddhist Centre. The presence of the centre has made the area one of the preferred neighbourhoods for all Asian immigrants that come to the English capital. This has ultimately kept all reliable man and van companies in Bethnal Green busy. The building is listed as a Grade II edifice and is one of the most well-preserved Victorian fire stations in London. It was opened in 1888 and was used by the London Fire Brigade until 1969. During the 1970s, the building suffered severe fire-damages and was restored by a group of volunteers who later converted it into the aforementioned centre. In 2009 the ornate, vernacular redbrick edifice was the subject of a major renovation project.
Bethnal Green is one of London’s most desirable residential areas due to its calmness and beautiful architecture which includes the former Bethnal Green Firehouse which today houses the London Buddhist Centre. The presence of the centre has made the area one of the preferred neighbourhoods for all Asian immigrants that come to the English capital. This has ultimately kept all reliable man and van companies in Bethnal Green busy. The building is listed as a Grade II edifice and is one of the most well-preserved Victorian fire stations in London. It was opened in 1888 and was used by the London Fire Brigade until 1969. During the 1970s, the building suffered severe fire-damages and was restored by a group of volunteers who later converted it into the aforementioned centre. In 2009 the ornate, vernacular redbrick edifice was the subject of a major renovation project.
Parque de Bombas
Parque de Bombas is undoubtedly one of Puerto Rico’s most recognisable and famous buildings. It was constructed in 1882 and served the purpose of a firehouse until 1990 when it comes officially closed by the local authorities. It was the seven firemen of the Parque de Bombas that stopped the infamous 1899 El Polvorin Fire which threatened the lives of all Ponce denizens and the economy of the country as a whole. In 1984, the edifice was included into the U.S National Register of Historic Places. Soon after its closure, the fire station was transformed into a museum which displays items related to fire fighting and the brave actions of the seven valiant “Bomberos” of 1899.
Parque de Bombas is undoubtedly one of Puerto Rico’s most recognisable and famous buildings. It was constructed in 1882 and served the purpose of a firehouse until 1990 when it comes officially closed by the local authorities. It was the seven firemen of the Parque de Bombas that stopped the infamous 1899 El Polvorin Fire which threatened the lives of all Ponce denizens and the economy of the country as a whole. In 1984, the edifice was included into the U.S National Register of Historic Places. Soon after its closure, the fire station was transformed into a museum which displays items related to fire fighting and the brave actions of the seven valiant “Bomberos” of 1899.
Houten Fire Houses
The Dutch city of Houten is home to two gorgeous stations. The Fire Station Houten was built in 2010 and was designed by Jeanne Dekkers Architectuur studio. The building has a transparent façade which is meant to mimic the appearance of a diamond. The 373 Houten Fire Station is the older of the two but is more popular. Constructed during the late 1990s, it covers an area of 1.761 square meters and was designed by Samyn and Partners. The edifice has a parabolic shape and a glass frontage. However the most impressive feature of the structure is its interior wall which is covered by 2.200 colourful pictures of firemen. All the drawings were created by children from the ages of five to seven. The idea behind the wall’s design was to bring the Houten community closer to its fire fighters.
The Dutch city of Houten is home to two gorgeous stations. The Fire Station Houten was built in 2010 and was designed by Jeanne Dekkers Architectuur studio. The building has a transparent façade which is meant to mimic the appearance of a diamond. The 373 Houten Fire Station is the older of the two but is more popular. Constructed during the late 1990s, it covers an area of 1.761 square meters and was designed by Samyn and Partners. The edifice has a parabolic shape and a glass frontage. However the most impressive feature of the structure is its interior wall which is covered by 2.200 colourful pictures of firemen. All the drawings were created by children from the ages of five to seven. The idea behind the wall’s design was to bring the Houten community closer to its fire fighters.
Fire Brigade Margreid
In 2010 the governing body of the Italian municipality of Margeid an der Weinstraße decided to build the local fire station into the side of the Alps Mountains in order to save valuable land which can be used for the construction of houses and public buildings. The project was taken by architects Gerd Bergmeister and Michaela Wolf and they created a true architectural masterpiece by drilling three caverns into the rocks and connecting them via tunnels. This decision did not only meet the demands of the local authorities but also gave to Italy one of its few energy efficient firehouses as the station is naturally insulated from the ground mass.
In 2010 the governing body of the Italian municipality of Margeid an der Weinstraße decided to build the local fire station into the side of the Alps Mountains in order to save valuable land which can be used for the construction of houses and public buildings. The project was taken by architects Gerd Bergmeister and Michaela Wolf and they created a true architectural masterpiece by drilling three caverns into the rocks and connecting them via tunnels. This decision did not only meet the demands of the local authorities but also gave to Italy one of its few energy efficient firehouses as the station is naturally insulated from the ground mass.