Richmond Fire Hall No 2, Steveston

The City of Richmond was in need of a new, 700 m2, two-bay fire hall on a relatively small corner lot (0.8-acre) and the fire suppression services needed to remain operational during the construction process. Due to its high-profile location, the new Fire Hall No. 2 acts as a natural gateway to the Steveston community. Glazing, light and elegant forms come together to create a landmark facility. The footprint of the new fire hall is set obliquely on the site to accommodate the ingress and egress of safety vehicles with large turning radii. Extensive traffic analysis was undertaken to achieve the optimal apparatus bay location and orientation on site.