Gonzalo Mardones Viviani - 18th Fire Station

Gonzalo Mardones Viviani
18th Fire Station
Vitacura, Santiago, Chile

The concept of displacement and fluidity is reflected in the circulation, with stairs, ramps and emergency tubes, playing leading roles in the architectonic space.

Photo courtesy GMV

Facing the hills and the Andes Mountains, the 18th Fire Station of Vitacura is located strategically between two main avenues, making it easy to reach different points in the city of Santiago.

The building, a white concrete box, is suspended within a floating crystal prism. The interior spaces, organized around the two-story fire truck area, are located on three levels of balconies, both visibly and circulation wise connected.

Photo courtesy GMV

The open sleeping areas, separated by partition walls with dressing areas, have no doors so that the firemen can reach the station below quickly. Emergency steel tubes ascend directly to the truck area below.
Red Alucobond element on the upper part of the facade shelters the bedrooms and projects the corporate image and identity of the fire station.

Photo courtesy GMV

Homes for the resident drivers and their families are located in the back, with additional walls to protect their privacy. The two story residences all have front yards, typical of the houses in the residential neighborhood.

Photo courtesy GMV

Because of the transparency of the facade, and a new restaurant, open to the public, the Fire Station has become instrumental in reviving the surrounding area.

Drawing courtesy GMV

Drawing courtesy GMV
First Floor Plan

Drawing courtesy GMV
Second Floor Plan

Drawing courtesy GMV
Third Floor Plan

Site area: 1,760 square meters
Total floor area: 2,020 square meters
Completed: 2006

Client: Cuerpo de Bomberos de Santiago
Architect: Gonzalo Mardones Viviani
Builders: L & D
Engineer: BMC
Lighting: Mónica Pérez
Landscape: Ita Ovalle, Paz Ovalle

February 19, 2007





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		Gonzalo Mardones Viviani 18th Fire Station Vitacura, Santiago, Chile The concept of displacement and fluidity is reflected in the circulation, with stairs, ramps and emergency tubes, playing leading roles in the architectonic space. Photo courtesy GMV Facing the hills and the Andes Mountains, the 18th Fire Station of Vitacura is located strategically between two main avenues, making it easy to reach different points in the city of Santiago. The building, a white concrete box, is suspended within a floating crystal prism. The interior spaces, organized around the two-story fire truck area, are located on three levels of balconies, both visibly and circulation wise connected. Photo courtesy GMV Photo courtesy GMV The open sleeping areas, separated by partition walls with dressing areas, have no doors so that the firemen can reach the station below quickly. Emergency steel tubes ascend directly to the truck area below. Red Alucobond element on the upper part of the facade shelters the bedrooms and projects the corporate image and identity of the fire station. Photo courtesy GMV Photo courtesy GMV Photo courtesy GMV Homes for the resident drivers and their families are located in the back, with additional walls to protect their privacy. The two story residences all have front yards, typical of the houses in the residential neighborhood. Photo courtesy GMV Because of the transparency of the facade, and a new restaurant, open to the public, the Fire Station has become instrumental in reviving the surrounding area. Drawing courtesy GMV Drawing courtesy GMV First Floor Plan Drawing courtesy GMV Second Floor Plan Drawing courtesy GMV Third Floor Plan Site area: 1,760 square meters Total floor area: 2,020 square meters Completed: 2006 Client: Cuerpo de Bomberos de Santiago Architect: Gonzalo Mardones Viviani Builders: L & D Engineer: BMC Lighting: Mónica Pérez Landscape: Ita Ovalle, Paz Ovalle February 19, 2007