Architecture firm Studio Gang has designed a fire station for Brooklyn, where emergency workers will be able to live, work, and use the building itself for training exercises.
Located in the Brownsville area of Brooklyn, New York, the 20,000-square-foot (1,858 square metres) station will be made of precast concrete panels with large openings edged in red-glazed terracotta.
The design is organised around a three-storey void designed to bring light and air into the centre of the structure. This can also be used for training practice to simulate New York's vertical urban fabric of windows, balconies, fire escapes and ledges.

Fire trucks and emergency equipment will be able to enter or exit the building from two sides, speeding up response times. The blocky massing of the structure will be broken up by multiple openings that will allow many of the activities within to be visible to passersby. These are highlighted by the red panels, which are intended to add detail and emphasise the areas where the building connects to outdoor and public spaces.

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The building includes part-time living quarters for the firefighters, a large communal kitchen and dining area, as well as all the storage, equipment, and facilities necessary for rescue work.
The building will also have a pair of accessible green roof areas for outdoor recreation and relaxation, as well as integrated pl...