Gottlieb Paludan Architects served as the lead architects for a centrally located fire station in Oslo, designed to house the ’Fire and Rescue Service.’ 

The station meets Oslo Municipality’s sustainability requirements and has achieved an ”Excellent” BREEAM certification. The building’s technical and sculptural expression matches the area’s current mix of industry and container port.

The fire station consists of three dark blocks of ’burnt’ wood that surround the vehicle hall and support a light floor of bright wood and glass. This construction suits the industrial character of the area, and the hybrid combination of wood and steel ensures both light weight and robustness, especially in relation to the underlying opera tunnel.

The project emphasized technically optimal and employee-friendly conditions. The top floor designated for staff includes a kitchen, living room, sleeping and bathing areas, as well as training facilities centered around a rooftop garden. Administrative and technical facilities are located on the first and second floors, with short, direct routes to the vehicle hall. Materials and surfaces were selected to enhance employee health, the environment, and the local surroundings. The building is primarily constructed of wood, highlighting its sustainable profile.

Photos: Tove Lauluten, visualization: Gottlieb Paludan Architects