Tudela-Culip Restoration Project / EMF

Posted on mayo 23, 2013 by :: noticias arquitectura ::

Architects: EMF
Location: Cap de Creus cape, Cadaqués, Catalunya, Spain
Landscape Architects: Martí Franch
Architects: J/T ARDÉVOLS S.L. Ton Ardèvol
Year: 2010
Photographs: Courtesy of EMF

Collaborators Emf: M. Batalla, M. Bianchi, A. Lopez, G. Batllori, L. Majer, C. Gomes M. Solé, L. Ochoa, J.L Campoy
Collaborators Ardèvols: Raul Lopez, Cristina Carmona.
Commission: : Ministerio de Medio Ambiente, Medio Rural y Marino. Generalitat de Catalunya.
Total Area: 90 ha

Precedents

In 1960, Club Med was constructed on the eastern tip of the Iberian Peninsula in one of the windiest and most northern exposed corners of the nation. Club Med was constructed as a private holiday village with 400 rooms that accommodated around 900 visitors in summertime. Life at Club Med was primitive, and meant to foster a relationship with nature. The settlement project is considered to be one of the most notorious examples of modern movement settlement in the Mediterranean coast.

With the rise of democracy and ecological conservation, Cap de Creus was declared a Natural Park in 1998. The cape, including the Club Med surroundings, was given the highest level of land protection because of its outstanding geological and botanical value. In the summer of 2003 Club Med was permanently closed, and in 2005, the 200 ha of property was acquired by the Spanish Ministry of Environment and a restoration project was active during 2005 and 2007.

In 2009-10, the Club Med settlement was ‘deconstructed’, its ecological dynamics revived and an innovative public use landscape project was begun for its rediscovery. Ensemble i In turn, the work became the Mediterranean´s coast biggest deconstruction & restoration project ever.

Approach

The project is related to an important aspect of what landscape architecture is about, namely identifying, unveiling and eventually transforming a site, to fit with what is already there. Revealing & celebration ‘the real’ landscape and its specificities.

Unlike the abstract, which attempts to neutralise specificity and establish the universality of the artefact, the Literal, the Real, connects with history, giving (elements or fabrics) the aura of authenticity by repetition, reflection or critique. Ian McDougall.

Indeed, the project´s goal was not to build or un-build, a landscape but to conceive the conditions for its experiencing. To do so, the process involved in-depth site reconnaissance and precise on-site cartography making. During the 5 years process, including the 14 months of work, the designers walked more than 200km on site, took and studied more than 15,000 images, and received up to 50 specialists in different fields related to nature restoration, in search for ways to optimize deconstruction, nature dynamic reclamation, and social valorization. The commission was approximated as an open process, enabling flexibility to integrate the discoveries following deconstruction. For instance the solution to enhance a ‘Pegmatite’ outcrop at the entrance was found and negotiated with the builder during work.

Constructively a minimalist approach was taken, reducing materials to those on site plus Cor-ten steel, for its landscape integration and its resistance to sea exposure, and using only few consistent construction details repeated through the site. ‘Robustness’ for a landscape that accepts little domesticities.

Tudela-Culip Restoration Project / EMF originally appeared on ArchDaily, the most visited architecture website on 23 May 2013.

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Românico Paredes Interpretation Center / Spaceworkers

Posted on mayo 22, 2013 by :: noticias arquitectura ::

Architects: Spaceworkers
Location: Paredes, Portugal
Principals In Charge: Henrique Marques & Rui Dinis
Project Team: Rui Rodrigues, Sérgio Rocha, Rui Miguel
Area: 100.0 sqm
Year: 2012
Photographs: FG+SG – Fernando Guerra, Sergio Guerra

Finance Director: Carla Duarte
Engineering: Simetria Vertical
Client: Rota do Românico

Preserving the identity of the location and characteristics of the building concerned was for us the slogan for the intervention.

The proposed space appears as a “house inside the house”. A “solid” volume landed within the existing space that reacts to the geometry of the shape.

In this amount is subtracted from the central area thus resulting in a kind of square separating the different functions of the space. On the one hand, a monolithic volume with a central door is “auditorium” on the other, a volume cut is receiving and store.

Românico Paredes Interpretation Center / Spaceworkers originally appeared on ArchDaily, the most visited architecture website on 22 May 2013.

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Hambach Castle / Max Dudler

Posted on mayo 21, 2013 by :: noticias arquitectura ::

Architects: Max Dudler
Location: 67434 Neustadt an der Weinstraße, Germany
Area: 1300.0 sqm
Year: 2011
Photographs: Stefan Müller

Project Manager: Simone Boldrin
Building Volumes Renovation: renovated buildings: 3.600 m2 gross surface area, 15.500 m3 gross building volume
Building Volumes New: new buildings: 1.300 m2 gross surface area, 6.300 m3 gross building volume
Contributors: Julia Werner, Handan Özdemir, Patrick Gründel
Structural Engineers: Ingenieurbüro Schenck
Landscaping: LOMA

Serving as backdrop to the so-called “German National Festival”, Hambach Castle bears unique witness to both German and European history and is regarded as the cradle of German democracy due to the Hambach Festival which took place amid its ruins in 1832. Since its founding as a late Roman hilltop settlement in 305 AD, the castle has been modified extensively over successive centuries. After its transferral to the Hambach Castle Foundation in 2002, plans were drawn up for the structure to undergo extensive modernisation, remodelling and new construction work. The architectural competition organised by the Foundation was won by the architect Max Dudler.

Dudler was insistent that any additions to the historical building should augment rather than overwhelm the existing structure. The architecture should “respect the language of the place by coming up with a suitable architectural response to the structure’s existing vocabulary”. Bearing in mind the building’s almost two thousand year history, his goal was to extend the existing historical structure through subtle means. A balanced architectural whole was created through use of a contemporary style embedded in tradition and history.

During the rebuilding work, Dudler attached great importance to exposing the building’s original substance. The existing walls were painstakingly cleaned, opened up and consolidated, thereby creating both spatial and chronological connections which had remained concealed until then. The new features, made from materials such as cherry wood, sandstone, steel and glass, blend into the space naturally, and all technical elements are well disguised.

The architecture of the castle’s “restaurant1832“ – with its panoramic stone terrace offering breathtaking views – also takes its visual lead from the defensive walls. These walls were strengthened to an extent, resulting in a sculptural building whose dining function also benefits the complex as a whole. The restaurant has many windows which are glazed flush with the interior wall. These deeply recessed forms in various sizes are distributed like paintings across the restaurant wall, creating sophisticated visual compositions which establish an enhanced relationship with the stunning landscape beyond. The light and rectilinear restaurant harmoniously nestles into the existing historical castle building, providing both an optical continuation of the medieval ring wall and a logical evolution of the building’s structural form. Made of local yellow sandstone, these walls heavily influence the site’s overall appearance and it was for this reason that Dudler chose the same material for new construction work.

The concept of “creating a building from the wall” resonates with the building ensemble as a whole. This results in unobtrusive, clean-lined structures which complement the principal castle building, thereby offering visitors a historically respectful reception.

Hambach Castle / Max Dudler originally appeared on ArchDaily, the most visited architecture website on 21 May 2013.

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Hambach Castle / Max Dudler

Posted on mayo 21, 2013 by :: noticias arquitectura ::

Architects: Max Dudler
Location: 67434 Neustadt an der Weinstraße, Germany
Area: 1300.0 sqm
Year: 2011
Photographs: Stefan Müller

Hambach Castle / Max Dudler originally appeared on ArchDaily, the most visited architecture website on 21 May 2013.

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Ice Falls / James Carpenter Design Associates

Posted on mayo 21, 2013 by :: noticias arquitectura ::

Architects: James Carpenter Design Associates Inc
Location: New York, NY
Architect In Charge: Foster and Partners
Design Team: Johanna Kindvall, Jonathan Forsythe
Year: 2006
Photographs: Andreas Keller

Architect Of Record: Adamson Associates Architects
Design Principal: Torsten Schlauersbach, Richard Kress
Water Consultant: Fluidity Design Consultants
Cast Glass Fabrication: John Lewis Glass

In 2001, the Hearst Corporation appointed Foster and Partners to expand 959 Eighth Avenue, a building designed in 1926 by Joseph Urban and George C. Post for William Randolph Hearst. Foster and Partners’ tower design reunites the Hearst Corporation’s multiple media interests under one roof. The new tower preserves the landmark’s original façade while creating a technological and ecological structure that extends the original building aspirations.

An inclined plane traversed diagonally by escalators, connects the lobby entrance with the main lobby and elevator floor thirty feet above. JCDA was asked to design a water feature along this plane. Cast glass was selected as a medium for the waterfall so that its profile and resulting internal reflections could be designed to redirect light. By controlling the water temperature the water feature is a functional method of controlling temperature and humidity within the vast atrium space.

The diagrid of the building’s structure is reminiscent of cut diamonds. JCDA took this idea to explore the idea of controlling the incoming daylight. The complexity of the cast glass form allowed for a high level of light control through the glass’ internal reflections.

The overall layout of the water cascade corresponds with the major diagonal grid of the building. Staggered joints between the glass planks follow the diagonal grid of the support framing below. Accent blocks with polished surfaces matching the Ice Falls incline rhythmically accentuate the diagrid at these staggered joints, while providing points of mirror-like reflection within the field of kinetically activated water reflections.

The waterfall consists of cast glass blocks whose special profiles create an even and controlled flow of water. The large volume of the lobby is dissolved in the luminous plane of water and glass. The rays of light from the clerestories at the elevator floor are captured inside the facetted cast glass accentuating the beauty and brightness of the water’s energy. The crystalline beauty of the glass and the flowing water is the result a series of internal reflections and refractive turbulences, creating the phenomenon of luminosity.

Ice Falls / James Carpenter Design Associates originally appeared on ArchDaily, the most visited architecture website on 21 May 2013.

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Updated Plans Released for Chicago’s Navy Pier

Posted on mayo 20, 2013 by :: noticias arquitectura ::

James Corner Field Operations (JCFO) and nARCHITECTS have released updated renderings for their competition-winning redesign of Chicago’s 3,300 foot long Navy Pier. The slightly scaled-back, revised plans seemed to have dismissed the more “dramatic” and costly facets reviewed in last years’ submittal, such as the floating pool and sand beach, to depict a contemporary “park-like feel.” Highlighted features include the south-facing Wave Wall and grand stairway, inspired by the Spanish Steps in Rome, along with an interactive splash fountain-turned-winter ice skating rink at the beginning of a heavily vegetated promenade.

These updated plans for phase-one of the Navy Pier redesign were released alongside an announcement by the Chicago Mayor’s office that confirmed the project will receive $55 million in public funding.

More images and information after the break…

As featured in the Chicago Tribune, nARCHITECTS’ Wave Wall will connect the pier dock to an upper level amusement park, providing a large south-facing social space with views of the lake and access to more than 500 linear feet of retail spaces below.

Other featured structures include the slender glass Info Tower and a series of Lake Pavilions. By combining boat ticket kiosks with undulating polished stainless steel canopies, the Lake Pavilions will provide shade and shelter along the pier, while reflecting the rippling water of Lake Michigan back onto the dock (more information on the Navy Pier redevelopment scheme here).

Construction is expected to start this fall and be completed in time for the pier’s centennial in 2016.

via The Chicago Tribune, nARCHITECTS

Updated Plans Released for Chicago's Navy Pier originally appeared on ArchDaily, the most visited architecture website on 20 May 2013.

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Access Pavillion in “Els Turons de Les Tres Creus” / Toni Girones

Posted on mayo 20, 2013 by :: noticias arquitectura ::

Architects: Toni Gironès
Location: Montornès Del Vallès, Barcelona, Spain
Architect In Charge: Toni Gironès Saderra
Area: 200 sqm
Year: 2012
Photographs: Aitor Estévez, Toni Gironès

Collaborator: Dani Rebugent
Technical Architect: Brufau I Cusó S.L.P.
Structural Engineer: Boma Inpasa S.L.P.
Archeologist: Josep Guitart, Montse Tenas
Excavation Director: Gemma Garcia y Esther Rodrigo
Restoration: Crat S.C.P. (Débora Iglesias y Imma Rueda)
Natural Media: Naturalea
Promotor: Ayuntamientos De Montmeló y Montornès Del Vallès
Execution: Icac, Institut Català D’arqueologia Clàssica
Construction Company: Moix Serveis I Obres S.L.
Construction Manager: José Antonio Álvarez
Budget: 28.893 € (Edification) / 14.980 € (Pavillions)

Information Point And Pavillion Acces To The Natural And Archeological Site Of “Els Turons De Les Tres Creus” (Montmeló-Montornés Del Vallés / Bcn) 2008-2012

In the natural setting of “Turons de les Tres Creus” , surrounded by a highly fragmented metropolitan area and linked to the archaeological site of “ Can Tacó “, arises the need to project some places previous an area with a great natural and archaeological interests. Give value set conditions, report the high heritage value of the site, and understand the genuineness of the mountain as a structural element of biodiversity in a highly fragmented and anthropized by man, are the main aims of this proposal.

…A little polyvalent information point facing east and cut into the natural slope, a belvedere deck, a large pine as permanent shadow to the west on a semicircle in grandstand, two groups of oaks on two horizontal planes inserted in the forest and with shadows built with the best materials.

These are all elements that have space, containing the time, managing the transmitted energy and temperature,… concatenated different locations that are recognized and highlight the value,… places of opportunity that for their conditions and in a Mediterranean climate, are potential carriers of activity in the management of the public as living space. Intervening minimally and interpreting the conditions related with its habitability from the user’s everyday experience, promoting exchange and understanding that the project is based principally on the experience the place more than the action of build.

Access Pavillion in “Els Turons de Les Tres Creus” / Toni Girones originally appeared on ArchDaily, the most visited architecture website on 20 May 2013.

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PF Single Family House / Burnazzi Feltrin Architects

Posted on mayo 17, 2013 by :: noticias arquitectura ::

Architects: Burnazzi Feltrin Architects
Location: Pergine Valsugana, Trento, Italy
Design Team: Burnazzi Feltrin Architects (Burnazzi Elisa arch., Feltrin Davide arch.) and Pegoretti Paolo arch.
Area: 430 sqm
Year: 2009
Photographs: Images are property of architects Davide Feltrin, Elisa Burnazzi, Paolo Pegoretti and photographer Carlo Baroni

Structural Design : Roberto Svaldi ing.
Heating System: Giuliano Cattani ing.
Electrical System: Mirco Girardi per. ind.
Client: Private
Cubage: 1732 m3 (only Enlargement)

The PF single family house, the remodeling and rebuilding of an already existing edifice, lies half way along the ridge below the medieval castle of Pergine Valsugana and it is located in an ideal position, both as to the beautiful view on the valley it enjoys and the sun exposure, excellent all year around.

The main characteristics of the design and planning are the structure, the energy efficiency and the spatial inside-outside continuity.

The steel supporting structure of the enlargement is completely independent from the already existing edifice: through a Vierendel beam, the first floor is connected to the ceiling, thus allowing a totally pillar-free ground floor.

The edifice core is characterized by high energy performance elements: the outside walls are made up of prefabricated-preassembled wood with wooden fiber panel insulation, the larch casing and frames are low emission of heat. The whole-house systems use high efficiency ventilation. Radiant walls and floors are used for heating and cooling. Solar powered system provides hot water and domotic technology characterizes the electric system.

The widespread wood usage fosters the deep bound to the rural architecture of this region; the building is composed of two constructive levels: the inferior “heavy” one, and the superior “light” one, almost completely covered with listels. Here, the large glass embossed loggias, with the larch wood penetrating all the way into the building, onto the floor and the walls, create a strong interrelation between the indoor and the outdoor, between private space and the rural surrounding.