# Contemporary Fire Stations Bekkering Adams Architecte Offers the Fire Brigade a Modern Space By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-07-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-station References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2014/07/18/fire-station-doetichem-by-bekkering-adams-architecte/) & [bekkeringadams.nl](http://www.bekkeringadams.nl/) Bekkering Adams Architecte designed a fire station in Doetinchem, Netherlands. Beyond being [sustainable and functional](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-residu), the new home for the fire brigade is also a pleasant-looking working (and living) environment. The structure, which has obtained an A+ energy label, is spatially organized so as to be both precise and transparent. The villa is well-integrated into the Doetinchem landscape; with clear lines and crisp surfaces, the horizontally-oriented building blends into the [green surroundings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watchtower-einderheide). Inside, the fire station houses bedrooms, offices, a cafe, fitness facilities and living areas. A grandiose staircase connects the various floors and functions of the interior. The transparent design ensures that plenty of daylight filters into the station, also providing unobtrusive views from various vistas. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Architecture:** The trend towards sustainable architecture presents opportunities to design energy-efficient and eco-friendly fire stations. - **Multi-functional Spaces:** The adoption of multi-functional spaces in fire station design can optimize the use of limited resources and provide a conducive working environment. - **Transparency in Design:** The trend towards transparent designs allows for increased natural light and better integration of fire stations with their surroundings. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** The architecture industry can explore innovative designs for fire stations that prioritize sustainability and multi-functionality. - **Energy Efficiency:** The energy efficiency industry can offer solutions and technologies to enhance the sustainability of fire station buildings and operations. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can contribute by creating functional and aesthetically pleasing living and working spaces within fire stations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Grey-Brick Police Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bovenbouw-architectuur-1.md) - [Pre-Fabricated Fire Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-station-67.md) - [Water Tower-Transformed Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amsterdamsestraatweg-water-tower.md) - [Amsterdam-Honoring Dynamic Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/un-studio.md) - [Architectural Archetype-Themed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-r.md) - [Historic Roof Conversions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-to-light.md) - [Bushfire-Resistant Contemporary Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ironbark-house.md) - [Bat-Friendly Forested Watchtowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watchtower-einderheide.md) - [Forest-Enclosed Villa Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bd-house.md)