Projects / Breakeyville fire station
Lévis fire station: refined design, functional layout, and natural light to support firefighters and the city’s 9-1-1 backup center.
A strategic infrastructure for public safety
The fifth fire station in the City of Lévis, designed in consortium with CCM2, is located in a key area. This 1,000 m² building houses both the fire department and the backup center for the city’s 9-1-1 dispatch, ensuring efficient coverage for the Breakeyville, Charny, and Saint-Jean-Chrysostome sectors.
A contemporary and refined architectural concept
The concept features a clean, functional, and cost-effective design. The main volume, clad in black aluminum, is strategically fragmented with silver accents to highlight the main and secondary entrances, as well as the emergency vehicle access points. This deliberate fragmentation adds rhythm to the façade while reinforcing the building’s presence in its surroundings.
An interior layout designed for efficiency
The interior spaces are tailored to meet the technical and operational needs of the personnel. The garage includes three glazed bays that provide visual access to the firefighters’ work environment and allow natural light to flood the space. Technical rooms, the mechanical workshop, and vertical circulation areas are centralized, forming a buffer zone between the garage and the living quarters.
A living space adapted to the realities of the profession
The firefighters’ living area includes a kitchen, dining room, offices, dormitory, and training room. These spaces are organized around a central communal core that encourages interaction and rest. Fenestration is concentrated in the shared areas, maximizing natural light and offering access to a small outdoor space, contributing to the well-being of the team.