Fire station for headquarters branch

This station normally serves as a base for firefighter to stand-by and people to evacuate when disaster happens. On the other hand, this base would be a place for youth to know about the region. Since poorness of participations of local activities are becoming real issues in this area, this place might be a chance to bring locals and gives meanings to acknowledge the region.
A wall for maintain the fire hose and storing the fire engine, the wall had to be construct in exposed concrete. The eaves were set as low as possible to fit into this historical district of Zentsuji where mostly constructed with low buildings.