The existing fire station in the heart of a development area becomes a children’s centre.  The main fire appliances room on the ground floor which housed the 5 fire engines becomes the children’ centre with different age groups separated by utility boxes with services dropping from the high ceilings on ladder structures.  Fire engine door openings both front and back are infilled with glazed screens and timber panels.  At the back the fire engine yard becomes the playground with covered play space and resilient rubber surfaces and cycle track.  Community rooms and offices are upstairs in the former drill hall.  The new extension houses the core facilities of stairs, lift and toilets, with entry foyer and reception facilities.