The Lecco Fire Station in Italy, designed by SET Architects

The new Lecco Fire Station is designed as a low, permeable and nanomaterial building that can easily blend into any landscape. The use of natural colours was a deliberate choice to make it more appealing to the eye. The use of red tones also has a symbolic value because it is linked to the National Fire Corps.

The plant layout at our company not only has great symbolic meaning, but it is also functional. The "C" shape of the buildings defines a square area with an open courtyard that overlooks the lake. This configuration also symbolizes two open arms, which represent protection and security.

The internal organization of the building is designed to optimize spaces and movements, allowing for the fluidity of routes. Many building environments such as offices and rooms are designed as open spaces, flexible and able to be reconfigured as needs change. Common areas can often replace traditional corridors by becoming internal distribution spaces within a building. This can be a more efficient use of space, especially in larger buildings where corridors can become congested.

The open spaces in this project are designed to give everyone a sense of community and togetherness. The square is the main meeting place where people can come together for all sorts of activities. And the green zone that surrounds the building is perfect for carrying out activities in nature.

Our high-energy performance project is set up using renewable energy sources, and in terms of passive technologies, we've carefully planned the layout to make the most of the sun. We've used porticoes to shade south-facing areas from the sun, so we can limit how much light and heat comes in during summer. This way, we can maximize the natural and passive energy intake for our project.