Kengzi Shenzhen
Fire Station for SUIADR
The Kengzi Fire Station is designed with an enclosed U-shaped layout. It comprises a 3 story service building measuring 13.8 meters tall and a 7 story, 35 meter high training tower. It brings upgraded solutions based on the standardized design of fire stations in Shenzhen. Full height space, void, open air atrium, bridge like corridor and facade grilles are set to adapt to the hot and rainy climate of Lingnan. The square and dignified architectural style embodies a sense of solemnity and stability.
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Unique Properties
The site adjoins urban green space on the east and west. Taking advantage of the panoramic landscape and the relatively expansive plot area, the design team created a rare large U-shaped inner yard for the fire station, thereby maximizing internal activity space, improving working and living conditions for firefighters, and preserving an open "breathing space" in its immediate vicinity.
Tags
Specialized Fire Station, Standardization Design, Courtyard-style layout, Exit near the street, Workshop Research, SUIADR, Z&Z STUDIO
Production Technology
1. Envelopes: All envelope walls are made of either aerated concrete or reinforced concrete. The external windows are made of ordinary aluminum alloy frames and Low-E insulated glass or coated glass. 2. U-shaped layout: The fire engine garage exit and square facilitate rapid fire emergency response and create a turnaround space for fire engines. On the west side, space is allocated for fire training field, running track, and basketball court, maximizing the yard space as a "breathing space."
Design Challenge
1. The plot has an irregular trapezoid shape, necessitating a rational layout for the entire fire station, exit square, and training venue. 2. Shenzhen’s high-density urban environment intensifies firefighting challenges, with limited land resources further constraining development. 3. The irregular shape and limited area of the site make it impossible to meet Shenzhen's setback requirements while fulfilling the project’s needs.
Project Duration
Start time: September 2016 Completion date: April 2021 Project address: Shenzhen, China
Operation Flow
Fire engines exit the station via a nearby urban road, enhancing emergency response efficiency. The visitor entrance is on the south side, with public areas set on 1F and mezzanine. The fire engine garage faces a square near the urban road. 1F accommodates the entrance hall, canteen, and air bottle refilling room. 2F houses the firefighter duty room and office, while 3F includes the operation and auxiliary rooms. Additionally, multiple roof gardens enrich the firefighters' lives.
Research
The project is based on the research results of “2014 Shenzhen Fire Station Standardization Design Workshop”, Guidelines for Shenzhen Fire Station Standardization and Individualization Design, and Fire Station Standardization Research Documentation. It has set a benchmark for fire station construction in Shenzhen, meeting the city's growing demand for fire stations and providing a valuable reference for fire station construction nationwide.
Inspiration
The project is located at the intersection of Danzi Avenue and Baozi Middle Road in Pingshan District,Shenzhen, occupying a plot area of 5,960.64 sqm and the plot is in an irregular trapezoid shape.Flanked by urban green space on the east and west sides,it boasts an open and broad view.The site adjoins residences on the north,and Danzi Avenue on the south, above which the Shenzhen-Xiamen Railway passes through. The project adopted a standardized, personalized, and comprehensive design approach.
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Project Overview
Kengzi Shenzhen Fire Station has been a Bronze winner in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design award category in the year 2024 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
Bronze Recognition
SUIADR was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2025, a testament to excellence of their work Kengzi Shenzhen Fire Station.
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