Set within the brickwork openings of the Station House are
custom-designed layered brass screens, inspired by the original
building’s cast iron handrails, which provide privacy and
screening for properties overlooking the courtyard.
Jennifer Beningfield, founder of Openstudio comments: “We’ve
worked tirelessly to ensure we honour the building’s heritage,
both in the redevelopment of the former Fire Station and in the
construction of the Station House. The handmade brickwork and
brass screens give the new building a rare quality - a sense of a
contemporary interpretation of history, which enables the new
building to offer the detail, depth and richness of the Fire Station
it complements.”
WE’VE WORKED TIRELESSLY TO ENSURE
WE HONOUR THE BUILDING’S HERITAGE,
BOTH IN THE REDEVELOPMENT OF
THE FORMER FIRE STATION AND IN
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE STATION
HOUSE.
“Westminster Fire Station is rich in history, not only as one of
a notable series of Fire Stations built in the Edwardian period
across London, but also in the milestones which have taken place
in the building, one of which was the admission of women into
the fire service in 1982. However, up until now it has never been
open to the public. We are excited to be part of its transformation
into a contemporary destination for the community to visit and
enjoy, as well as a private city retreat for residents.
THE FIRE STATION EFFECT
Celebrating its fifth anniversary this year (February 2019), the
hugely popular Chiltern Firehouse is now a refined, high-end
hotel with an award-winning restaurant, in a celebrated area
of Marylebone. The restored former Manchester Square Fire
Station that was built in the 1880s, has pioneered the way for
historic landmarks to be turned into vibrant destinations in their
own right. Westminster Fire Station, along with its new culinary
offering will create a similar sense of community, and a buzz
among the neighbours and locals.
Fire Stations are proving increasingly popular sites to redevelop
for the community, particularly since the decommissioning of
ten former fire stations across London in 2014, not least because
of the architectural intrigue of each site. The NHS has taken
residence in the old Brompton Fire Station, whilst the former
Millwall Fire Station building has been aptly- named Old Fire
Station bistro and bar on Westferry Road.
Situated on Greycoat Place, in the Broadchurch and Christchurch
Gardens Conservation Area, Westminster Fire Station will be
home to a collection of 17 one to three-bedroom boutique
apartments, many with private terraces. This bespoke collection
of homes have been individually considered, with no two
homes alike, each presenting a unique offering throughout the
development. In the lower levels of the original Fire Station, a
destination restaurant will be open to both residents and the
public, creating a community hub for all to enjoy.
For more information please visit
www.westminsterfirestation.com.