THESIS PROJECT

HOUSE OF GLASS:

A GLASS-FOCUSED URABN ART SCHOOL

This thesis project aims to repurpose a wasted site adjacent to ‘De Glasfabriek’ by converting it into a ‘Glass Art School’ which complements the factory’s former function and Schiedam’s rich industrial heritage. The thesis primarily focuses on glass as a material, due to the significance of past glass production in the area in the industrial and urban growth of Schiedam.

Classes teaching people how to make different glass crafts will take place here, local schools, community groups and individuals will be able to hire these semi-private classrooms and workshops. Larger studio spaces with rentable desks are also available to local artists who need the studio space for current projects. The upper floors are open to all types of art, not only glass crafts which are dedicated to the ground floor. Originally, the site on the masterplan was intended for the Makers Market, but after further development, it was determined that the site was too large for just one function. This project will therefore be part of a phased masterplan which has been redesigned for the purpose of this thesis. The idea being that people who use the ‘Glass Art School’ can also access individual craft shops, food hall and use the temporary accommodation if needed.

GIN DISTILLERIES & FOOD MANUFACTURERS

In our group masterplan we decided to keep the existing gin and food manufacturers which border the northern part of my chosen site for the thesis due to their importance for the area.

The Glass Factory was a large part of our group masterplan scheme. We decided to keep the majority of the factory and referred to this area as our cultural core.

START-UP FACILITIES

As a group, we proposed to have start-up facilities next to the makers market which provide office space and computers to small businesses.

Nolet Distillery

We decided to keep the Nolet Distillery on our masterplan as it was too large to relocate and too important to Schiedam to demolish.

Chosen Thesis Location

Our group decided to make this area a makers market facility for locals to sell their hand made crafts and home made food. We decided on this area for this function due to its location next to the old glass factory and cultural core. We also wanted it to be located along the river for when events take place and the temporary market space can overflow onto the water.

1:200 SITE SECTION

1:250 MASTERPLAN

1:200 SECOND FLOOR PLAN

1:200 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

1:200 GROUND FLOOR PLAN

GLASSBLOWING ART STUDIO

MEETING ROOMS PHOTOGRAPHY SUITE

SOCIAL SPACES

RAINWATER HARVESTING UNDERGROUND WATER TANK

TERMODECK SYSTEM

DOUBLE SKIN GLASS FACADE SERVICE DUCT GSHP PV SOLAR PANELS

Rainwater Harvesting Calculation

Enviromental Section

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MVHR SYSTEM

PHOTOVOLTAIC GLAZING SMART METRES SAW TOOTH ROOF DUST EXTRACTION

RAINWATER ROOF GUTTERS

PLANT ROOM WATER SOURCE HEAT PUMP STACK VENTILATION PERMEABLE PAVING

PERFORATED STEEL SHEETING TO ALLOW FOR VENTILATION

ALUMINIUM FLASHING

CONCRETE ROOF SLAB

FIBREGLASS BAT INSULATION

150MM RIGID INSULATION

STEEL FLASHING WITH INSULATION

STEEL BEAM WITH PLATE AND BOLTS

DAMP PROOF MEMBRANE

CORRUGATED GLASS (OUTER SKIN)

STEEL COLUMN

Corrugated Glass

The facade of the South facing side of the building is made from a double skin of glass. The outer side of the facade where people can walk through the double skin will be corrugated glass to help with shading in the reception area.

Corten Steel

Exposed corten steel columns and beams will be visible from the outside and inside of the building. The framing around the outside of the studios spaces will also be made from corten steel to match the aesthetic of the structure.

Frosted Glass

ALUMINIUM FLASHING

PERFORATED STEEL SHEETING FOR CLEANING ACCESS

FIBREGLASS BAT INSULATION

STEEL COLUMN

NON MECHANICAL INTERNAL WINDOWS

FLOOR CAVITY

PRECAST CONCRETE FLOOR SLAB WITH HOLES FOR TERMODECK SYSTEM

CEMENT SCREED WITH UNDERFLOOR HEATING

POLISHED CONCRETE FLOOR LAYER

CILL FLASHING FOR DRAINAGE

STEEL VENT

Perforated Steel

Inbetween the double skin facade around the reception area, there will be a perforated steel walkway which will allow air to flow through the floor between the two skins. This material was needed in order for the ventilation strategy to work.

Thin Brick Paving

As part of the Dutch aesthetic, the surrounding pavements will be paved with small white bricks. They will be specifically installed with cracks between each paver where water can drain into a substrate of gravel into the rainwater tank.

Cast Glass Blocks

The façade of the North side of the building, where bathrooms and storage rooms are located on all floors, will be covered with frosted glass to carry the glass facade around the entire building whilst taking into account private spaces.

POLISHED CONCRETE

A polished concrete floor will be installed on all floors of the building to help withstand the pressure of heavy foot traffic and equipment being moved around the building for the studio spaces.

Types Of Columns Column And Beam Connection Grid System

GLAZED FACADE

STEEL COLUMN

BRICK HERRINGBONE PAVING

NON SHRINK CEMENT GROUT

BASE PLATE

SAND BINDING LAYER

HARDCORE

ANCHOR RODS

CONCRETE FOOTING

Cast glass blocks will be used to frame to door entrances of the studios and also the glass which surrounds the central circular lifts. They will allow light into the building however views through the facade will be distorted.

RECYCLED ALUMINIUM

The plant room on the roof will be clad in recycled aluminium to contrast the corten steel which the majority of the buildings frames will be clad in. The plant room’s location will also expose it to weathering, so aluminium is the ideal material.

Due to the majority of surrounding buildings being new constructed, there were no established grid lines, except for the North facade that runs parallel to the food manufacturing warehouse. The grid system for the building therefore follows this.

A 7 x 5 steel column pattern supports the building, with an 8 metre wide span in the atrium to allow for more movement around the stairs. The columns run 5 metres down the whole building except for spaces where there are large openings such as the entrance space and the glass demonstration room.