New Fire and Rescue Station I | Bonn

2nd prize | In collaboration with Steimle Architekten

The outdoor facilities of the new fire station are functional in nature and largely occupied by parking areas and turning circles. The quality of the outdoor space is therefore mainly found on the first floor: a surrounding, green terrace band creates a green setting with seating areas, especially in the east above the vehicle hall. The uppermost roof areas are extensively greened in combination with photovoltaics as retention roofs – important for rainwater management, as the paved courtyard areas do not allow for infiltration. In the inner courtyard, a central green island with trees remains free of traffic, complemented by green facades on the west wing. Visitor and bicycle parking spaces are located on the remaining area near the shared access road with BonnOrange. Existing trees in the west will be largely preserved, and the green strip will be densified. Robust, climate-resilient trees and shrubs, as well as nutrient plants and nesting sites, will promote biodiversity.

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