THE FIRE STATION

From an age of expressive and ambitious Civic Architecture, the Fire Station is an example of London County Council’s Fire Brigade Division using an innovative ironwork frame alongside historically principled Edwardian Baroque detailing. Built in 1910 the building is part of a wave of municipal buildings which rose across the London landscape taking advantage of new technology and prime locations, forming what have become local landmarks in the modern urban fabric.

The architectural interventions achieved here work to recognise and breathe new life into these key historic achievements by using open spaces and exposing the ironwork frame to demonstrate the success of the wide spans and resultant natural lighting. In restoring a series of simple but important features such as ironwork railings, glazed bricks, riveted ironwork and exposed timberwork, a respectful and revitalised environment has been formed.

The Fire Station has been taken from a near derelict state, long since vacated by the Brigade to a set of modern offices across the upper floors with Public House at ground level.

Awards: Technical Excellence in Architecture (shortlisted)