Lighting is an indispensable part of our daily lives. It shapes the environments in which we live and work, and has a significant impact on our well-being. When the lighting is right, it supports our activities, creates a sense of security, and enhances the visual experience of the spaces we inhabit. This is why it is crucial that lighting design is planned with care and insight to support both function and aesthetics in our spaces and buildings.
UdforskCentrally located wooden fire station contributes to employees' health, the environment, and the local surroundings
Civic & Commercial
Central Fire Station, Oslo
Oslo, Norway
In connection with the relocation of Oslo's former main fire station in the summer of 2023, Gottlieb Paludan Architects designed a new fire station in Bjørvika, which houses the 'Fire and Rescue Service' (BRE).
The fire station is situated in green surroundings, and its sculptural design is striking: Three dark, closed blocks of 'burnt' wood surround the vehicle hall and support an open and light floor of bright wood and glass. The building's technical and sculptural expression matches the area's current mix of industry and container port.
The project emphasizes technically optimal and employee-friendly conditions. The crew floor, located at the top, is arranged around a central roof garden. The floor includes a kitchen, living room, sleeping and bathing rooms, and training facilities. All administrative and technical facilities are located on floors 1 and 2, and from all rooms, there are short, direct, and logical movements to the vehicle hall, which is naturally the heart of the building.
Client
Omsorgsbygg, Oslo Municipality
Status
Completed
Size
2159 m2
Year
2023
Collaborators
AFRY
Areas of Expertise
Photos
Tove Lauluten
Materials and surfaces are chosen to positively contribute to employees' health, the environment, and the local surroundings. In the evening hours, the warm light in the crew floor supports the staff's circadian rhythm, while linear fixtures highlight the more technical character on the lower floors.
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Thomas Bonde-Hansen
Creative DirectorArchitect MAA
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