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CALFIRE STATION 175
A speculative wildfire response tower for the Angeles National Forest that combines aerial operations, emergency services, water infrastructure, and environmental monitoring into a single vertical hub designed to strengthen California's wildfire response network.
project type
Speculative Architecture
Project
contribution
Conceptualization
Research & Programming
3D Modeling
Visualization & Rendering
software/hardware
Rhino 3D
V-Ray
Adobe Photoshop
status
Concept/Unbuilt
CAL FIRE Station 175 is a speculative proposal developed for the eVolo Skyscraper Competition that reimagines the fire station as a new form of emergency infrastructure for California's wildfire-prone landscapes.
HERO RENDER
Situated within the Angeles National Forest, the project explores how a vertical station could improve visibility, coordination, and resource distribution in remote areas where access to emergency services is limited. The tower functions as a command center, observation post, medical facility, and operational base for firefighting crews, helicopters, and emergency vehicles.
WATER RESERVE RENDER
At the core of the proposal is a large-scale water storage and distribution system designed to support wildfire suppression efforts during periods of extreme demand. An elevated rail network transports autonomous water carriers throughout the region, extending the station's reach beyond its immediate site and providing rapid access to critical resources during active fire events.
AUTONOMOUS WATER CARRIER
ENTRANCE RENDER
Inspired by the machinery and urgency of emergency response, the architecture combines industrial infrastructure with a bold, futuristic identity. The result is a civic landmark that serves not only as a fire station, but as a resilient hub for monitoring, protecting, and responding to California's increasingly severe wildfire seasons.
SECTIONIONAL RENDER
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