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20 March 2026
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Fire stations of the world: Weert Fire Station, The Netherlands
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The Weert Fire Station, completed in 2011 by BDG Architecten Ingenieurs Zwolle, serves as a modern district office and base for the local fire brigade in Weert, Netherlands. Located near the highway to ensure efficient emergency response, the facility is known for its distinctive architectural design focused on safety and functionalism. The new fire station of the district Weert has a role as District Office and it is the base of the Fire Brigade Weert. The new building is located on the same plot as the former fire station. The limited location in relation to the programme was one of the reasons for a compact organization. To realize this, the classroom, cafeteria and fitness room on the first floor are suspended, as transparent volumes, to the steel construction of the remise.
The compact organisation of the Fire Station makes an efficient process and logistics possible, which is of urgent importance for the operation of the fire brigade.
Transparency, both in the outer shell and internally causes different parts of the fire service to be connected and that the operation of the fire brigade is visible from the outside.
The building has a recognisable appearance because of the striking design and firm materialisation. The facades are made out of in cast iron panels, which are equipped with a raised, recessed or perforated pattern. By positioning the new fire station freestanding on the available location and by giving the building a special architectural appearance it has become a recognisable and durable building. The fire station has both a tough and functional as a transparent and sympathetic appearance, matching the appearance of the fire brigade.
Architects, BDG Architecten Ingenieurs Zwolle, said, “From the outside, it is clearly visible how the fire department operates. In addition, we deliberately opted for a striking design and robust materialization. The facades are constructed from cast iron panels featuring a relief pattern (recessed or raised) or perforated.”
“From now on, the fire department of the Weert district can respond to emergencies from a recognisable, sustainable and iconic fire station. The favourable position of the building on the available site, the distinctive architectural appearance, the high-quality materials and meticulous detailing make the building a real eye-catcher.”
Photographs: Alex Mulder
Sources: BDG Architecten Ingenieurs Zwolle, Arch daily
The compact organisation of the Fire Station makes an efficient process and logistics possible, which is of urgent importance for the operation of the fire brigade.
Transparency, both in the outer shell and internally causes different parts of the fire service to be connected and that the operation of the fire brigade is visible from the outside.
The building has a recognisable appearance because of the striking design and firm materialisation. The facades are made out of in cast iron panels, which are equipped with a raised, recessed or perforated pattern. By positioning the new fire station freestanding on the available location and by giving the building a special architectural appearance it has become a recognisable and durable building. The fire station has both a tough and functional as a transparent and sympathetic appearance, matching the appearance of the fire brigade.
Architects, BDG Architecten Ingenieurs Zwolle, said, “From the outside, it is clearly visible how the fire department operates. In addition, we deliberately opted for a striking design and robust materialization. The facades are constructed from cast iron panels featuring a relief pattern (recessed or raised) or perforated.”
“From now on, the fire department of the Weert district can respond to emergencies from a recognisable, sustainable and iconic fire station. The favourable position of the building on the available site, the distinctive architectural appearance, the high-quality materials and meticulous detailing make the building a real eye-catcher.”
Photographs: Alex Mulder
Sources: BDG Architecten Ingenieurs Zwolle, Arch daily
