Fire House and
Central Dispatch

The Fire House and Central Dispatch is envisioned as a distinct architectural landmark within an industrial urban context. Positioned near freeway exchanges and a channeled river, the site is defined by infrastructural and industrial elements. The design concept explores the relationship between firefighters and the machinery that enables their high-risk profession, integrating structural and spatial strategies that reflect this dynamic. The fire house itself, often referred to as a "machine" or "engine" due to its function, embodies this interplay through its formal and organizational logic.