Kengzi Shenzhen Brânwacht by Zhong Zhong and Zhong Botao

Kengzi Shenzhen Brânwacht by Zhong Zhong and Zhong Botao is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award yn Brûns in Arsjitektuer, Gebou en Struktuerûntwerp Competition Category.

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Kengzi Shenzhen Brânwacht

by Zhong Zhong and Zhong Botao

Client: Suiadr

A' Design Award yn Brûns Winner in Arsjitektuer Category

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The Design

About Kengzi Shenzhen Brânwacht

Kengzi Shenzhen is in brânwachtkazerne dy't boud is op in ûnregelmjittich trapesium-perseel fan 5.960,64 fjouwerkante meter yn it Pingshan District, Shenzhen, Sina. It gebou folget in U-foarmige hôflay-out dy't in grutte binnenpleats foarmet foar training en deistige aktiviteiten. It kompleks omfettet in trije ferdjippingen tellend gebou en in trainingstoer fan sân ferdjippingen, en kin plak biede oan maksimaal tolve brânwachtauto's. De garaazje leit rjochting in plein tichtby in stedlike dyk, sadat brânwachtauto's fluch it terrein ferlitte kinne. Dektunen en sportgebieten ferbetterje de deistige omstannichheden foar de brânwachtlju.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award yn Brûns

Kengzi Shenzhen Brânwacht is in winner fan de A' Design Award yn Brûns, in heech prestisjeuze erkenning foar treflike ûntwerpen dy't har ûnderskiede troch kreativiteit, fernuft en tûkens. Brûnswinners binne tige feardige en opfallend kreative artefakten dy't de grutte ûnderfining, ferbylding en betochtsumens fan har ûntwerpers befêstigje. Fan Kengzi Shenzhen Brânwacht wurdt ferwachte dat it in tige heech achte, bewûndere en dierber objekt is dat opmerklik profesjoneel en ynnovatyf is. Dit winnende ûntwerp fan de A' Design Award yn Brûns yntegrearret de bêste praktiken yn keunst, wittenskip, ûntwerp en technology en is treflik om syn omtinken foar detail. Kengzi Shenzhen Brânwacht foldocht behoeften prachtich, reitsjet winsken, betsjoeveret gefoelens en sprekt nijsgjirrigens oan.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The site adjoins urban green space on the east and west. Taking advantage of the panoramic landscape and the relatively expansive plot area, the design team created a rare large U-shaped inner yard for the fire station, thereby maximizing internal activity space, improving working and living conditions for firefighters, and preserving an open "breathing space" in its immediate vicinity.
Dimensions & Packaging: As a fire station, the project can accommodate up to 12 fire engines. With a plot ratio of 0.94, it has a gross floor area of 7,159.79 sqm, including 5,598.96 sqm above the ground that consists of a three-story building and a seven-floor training tower, and an underground floor area of 1,560.83 sqm. It is a U-shaped courtyard-style fire station next to high-speed rail.
Tags: Specialized Fire Station, Standardization Design, Courtyard-style layout, Exit near the street, Workshop Research, SUIADR, Z&Z STUDIO
Production Technology: 1. Envelopes: All envelope walls are made of either aerated concrete or reinforced concrete. The external windows are made of ordinary aluminum alloy frames and Low-E insulated glass or coated glass.
2. U-shaped layout: The fire engine garage exit and square facilitate rapid fire emergency response and create a turnaround space for fire engines. On the west side, space is allocated for fire training field, running track, and basketball court, maximizing the yard space as a "breathing space."
Design Challenge: 1. The plot has an irregular trapezoid shape, necessitating a rational layout for the entire fire station, exit square, and training venue.
2. Shenzhen’s high-density urban environment intensifies firefighting challenges, with limited land resources further constraining development.
3. The irregular shape and limited area of the site make it impossible to meet Shenzhen's setback requirements while fulfilling the project’s needs.
Research: The project is based on the research results of “2014 Shenzhen Fire Station Standardization Design Workshop”, Guidelines for Shenzhen Fire Station Standardization and Individualization Design, and Fire Station Standardization Research Documentation. It has set a benchmark for fire station construction in Shenzhen, meeting the city's growing demand for fire stations and providing a valuable reference for fire station construction nationwide.
Inspiration: The project is located at the intersection of Danzi Avenue and Baozi Middle Road in Pingshan District,Shenzhen, occupying a plot area of 5,960.64 sqm and the plot is in an irregular trapezoid shape.Flanked by urban green space on the east and west sides,it boasts an open and broad view.The site adjoins residences on the north,and Danzi Avenue on the south, above which the Shenzhen-Xiamen Railway passes through. The project adopted a standardized, personalized, and comprehensive design approach.
Project Duration: Start time: September 2016
Completion date: April 2021
Project address: Shenzhen, China
Operation Flow: Fire engines exit the station via a nearby urban road, enhancing emergency response efficiency. The visitor entrance is on the south side, with public areas set on 1F and mezzanine. The fire engine garage faces a square near the urban road. 1F accommodates the entrance hall, canteen, and air bottle refilling room. 2F houses the firefighter duty room and office, while 3F includes the operation and auxiliary rooms. Additionally, multiple roof gardens enrich the firefighters' lives.
Team Members: Chief designer: Zhong Zhong, Zhong Botao
Design team: Zhong Zhong, Zhong Botao, Bai Yixin, Zhong Haihuan, Meng Meili, Wei Xianqiong, Li He, Hou Jian, Wang Hongyue, Guo Hao, Liu Zhongping, Wang Weifang, Liu Mu, Tang Jin
Image Credits: Inter_mountain