The winning competition proposal seeks to overcome the existing urban fragmentation by creating a synthesis between the operational efficiency of the fire station and the natural beauty of the Lecco landscape.
The proposed intervention on the shores of Lake Garlate redevelops a disused site of significant landscape and environmental value.
The project pursues a threefold objective: to minimize environmental impact, enhance the riparian ecosystem, and ensure maximum operational efficiency. The architecture transforms the site's constraints into opportunities for an ongoing dialogue with the lake landscape.
A wide green buffer preserves the landscape and safeguards views from the lake. The operational components of the new fire station are carefully integrated into the urban fabric.
The fire station is organized over two levels: the ground floor accommodates the vehicle garages, operational areas, and storage facilities, while the first floor houses the offices, support services, and staff accommodation.
Beyond its technical function, the project creates a new privileged public frontage overlooking the lake, turning the facility into an element that enhances both the community and the surrounding environment.
