New Fire Station Opens

I have thought about this model for well over a year now.  It's execution followed my general sense of what I wanted: A Fire Station that is a complex large enough to house equipment, include ample room for personnel and a public component (the gym).  I did not make any plans but let it grow organically as I built it--my usual modus operandi.  It is also modular--i.e. the pieces come apart to give access to all the interior spaces.  The magic of Lego!

 I chose a corner lot with lots of room.  The reception area needed to be on the corner, and the corner needed an architectural statement.  3 vehicle bays were also a must.

 A bird's eye view of the reception area.

 The original design of the second floor area.  You see how each modular piece is a unique construction.

 Another view as I prepare to set it in place.

 Set in place.

 How it leads to the chief's office.

 Completing the lower bay with a mechanic's shop.

 The next piece is the front of the formal 2nd floor with a space for a public access free gym. 

 Completed, it's another modular component.  Mirrors flank the back wall.  Details to come.

 On the reverse side you can see the stairs that allow access from the fire station.

 This design element necessitated a change to a previous component.  This is part of the organic process of the design.

 The back area of the proper second floor is the nerve center of the station.

 Another view.  Details to come.

 The corner component came into it's own over the process of construction.  It mimics the alarm towers that were once ubiquitous parts of Fire Stations.  It's also a bold sculptural statement worthy of a public building.

 The top floor is a space that will be developed into a haven for the crew when they are not on call.  There is a generous "deck" on the backside, too.  I see some barbecue equipment and lounging space there.

 Front view without the roof.

 The roof has a heliport.

How it fits into the streetscape.