The Old Fire Station

Serving the community

The Old Fire Station at Gipton in east Leeds had served the community for 75 years before being decommissioned when a new fire station was built in Killingbeck. Two locally based community organisations, GIPSIL and Zest Leeds approached Leeds Community Foundation (LCF) with an idea that the building could be converted into a Community and Enterprise Hub.

The building was transformed into a vibrant multipurpose hub of activity, with many of the original features – old pumps, the fireman’s poles, some flooring and tiles – being retained and New Vision was asked to come up with clear and informative signage that was mindful of the history of the building.

The Old Fire Station

Serving the community

The solution

Our design studio produced eye-catching proposals with a nod to the former life of this very special building. For the outside, we suggested LED-illuminated letters and a bespoke logo. On the inside, locational and wayfinding signs were designed to clearly guide visitors and partners around the premises.

The outcome

The Old Fire Station is now a space where people come to socialise, access support, or simply have fun. It offers opportunities for children and young people, as well as adults and older people, to maximise their potential, improve their sense of wellbeing and quality of life under one roof. The signage is stylish and sympathetic to the building’s appearance and history while maintaining a consistent, unified brand. At one time under threat of possible demolition, the building is an amazing venue where a wide range of different and complimentary not-for-profit tenant organisations can come together providing services, support, advice and information.

Fran Etherington

Development Manager

“Paying close attention to our unique requirements, New Vision certainly went the extra mile, designing and installing signage that perfectly suits our building and enhances the experience and activities of visitors and partners alike. The signage has proved to be an excellent guide to our visitors and has helped us to build a clear brand in the area – particularly the illuminated letters on the front of the building. We have also been back to New Vision to update the signage as the project has grown and adapted – the design of the original signs has enabled us to do this easily and cost effectively.”

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