Newport Firehouse

Hacin provided full architectural and interior design services for the renovation and preservation of this formerly crumbling nineteenth century brick firehouse. ‘Hose 8' is now a three-story residence with integrated green technologies, such as a geothermal system. During the course of the three year restoration, the historic building had to be completely dismantled due to structural issues. It was carefully reassembled brick by brick, with a new foundation and a flexible layout that allows adaptable configurations over the residents’ lifetimes. The sunny modern interior of course includes a vintage firepole, for alternative circulation down to the first floor.

“They didn’t know their home would become a model of sustainability, green building, and efficiency.”

—Rhode Island Monthly