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Stein Halvorsen Sivilarkitekter created the Tromsøs's new fire station and by doing so, marks the beginning of Stakkevollveien. An area between Coal Crane Swing and Campus. The topography of the site is exposed by a continuous wall that separates the lower and upper level. The Architects created a large glazed garage doors that penetrate the wall in order to expose the emergency vehicles, while the pavilion-like building literally floats above the wall. The cladding of the facade is an orange insulating PC panels. The color and materiality gives the building a distinctive character which highlights it in the cityscape. The combination enhances the signal effect the station has both in content and form.

Fire station is a two-storey building with a mezzanine in the carriage hall. The duality of the building is visible in both form and content; the emergency vehicles belong to roughness of the concrete walls and glass doors, while areas for crew and employees belong to the lightness of the pavilion. The Architects made sure that the fire tower is a feature of great importance and is given a distinctive design. The interior is designed with a high awareness of the buildings function. Detailing and use of color is toned down, and it was important to create a unified expression for the fire station in general and for the carriage hall in particular. Emergency area on the lower level is clear and uncluttered. Wherever you are in the building, you are close to the garages when the alarm goes off. The fire station has one main and two secondary access doors on the upper level, all featured with open glass facades, but only the main entrance is characterised by a canopy. Public areas are reached through the main entrance in the south side and features large panoramic window overlooking the valley.