plot studios: san francisco fire station competition
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based on the heroism of the firefighters and the atmosphere of the surrounding site, this proposal for the san francisco fire station by lisbon-based plot studios features a cantilevered volume inserted between two stacked towers. constructed from concrete the vertical training tower acts as a landmark for the site and is linked by a horizontal layer that contains the interior garages and outfit rooms. giving an apparent sense of levitation, the white geometric volume extends outwards towards the main street, creating a covered square beneath. made from metal sheets, the form contains the firefighter’s residence area and other fire station activities. linking the separate looking volumes is an interior void, which makes it possible to rapidly access the garages below from two efficient slides. seeking to engage with the essence of the site, the materials applied are informed by the nearby dock containers, such as concrete and metal sheets. the proposal aims to establish a place for the san francisco firefighters that achieves the necessary intensity and atmosphere that the heroes deserve.

 

 

 

plot studios: san francisco fire station competition
image showing the covered square under the cantilevered white volume 
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plot studios: san francisco fire station competition
the building responds to the atmosphere of its location and the nearby docks
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plot studios: san francisco fire station competition
building in its surrounding context, showing the intensity of the site
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plot studios: san francisco fire station competition
presentation room
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plot studios: san francisco fire station competition
the interior lounge
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plot studios: san francisco fire station competition
aerial view
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plot studios: san francisco fire station competition
concept diagrams
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program diagrams
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