Meshline is a fire station proposal along the Los Angeles River that uses the linear condition of the site to organize emergency response, public access, and environmental buffering. The project treats the river edge as both infrastructure and civic space, aligning apparatus bays, training areas, and support programs along a continuous spine while maintaining clear operational separation. By integrating landscape buffers and controlled public interfaces, Meshline reframes the fire station as a resilient urban edge that serves both first responders and the surrounding community.
Feb 2025 - April 2025
2489 Fletcher Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90039
Fire Station
ARC 208 Design Studio (Personal Work)
Exterior perspective of the Meshline Fire Station along the Los Angeles River, integrating emergency infrastructure with a linear urban edge.
Rendering + Site Axon
The axonometric drawing reveals the overall relationship between structure and spatial hierarchy: a lightweight meshwork envelops the main building volume, forming a composite skin that provides shading, ventilation, and visual filtering. The undulating form of the mesh responds to the surrounding natural topography and circulation flows, guiding spatial transitions and connections across both vertical and horizontal dimensions.
Floor Plans
The floor plan employs clear circulation routes and functional zoning to effectively separate public open areas from operational management spaces. The public zone facing the Los Angeles River enhances interaction with the community, while the private areas ensure the efficient operation of fire dispatch and daily living. The overall layout responds to both the site context and functional logic.
Sections
The section reveals how the fire station’s vertical organization reinforces a clear distinction between public, operational, and secured spaces. Lighter, open areas are positioned to engage shared and leisure programs, while the core operational functions remain enclosed and protected for safety and efficiency. The structural and envelope systems mediate between these zones, allowing form and structure to respond simultaneously to functional demands and the linear conditions of the site along the Los Angeles River.
