Styrian country estate meets modern architecture

// MASSENBURG LEOBEN AUSTRIA //

STYRIAN COUNTRY ESTATE MEETS MODERN ARCHITECTURE 2013 // INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROJECT ERASMUS IP //

E R A S M U S I P W O R KS H O P

STYRIAN COUNTRY ESTATE MEETS MODERN ARCHITECTURE I N T E R N AT I O N A L STUDENT PROJECT 2013

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Editor: Arch. DI. Wolfgang Schmied English proof reading: Dr. Tanja Psonder Copyright 2013 by FH JOANNEUM University of Applied Sciences, Master Degree Programme Architecture www.fh-joanneum.at Dieses Projekt wurde mit Unterstützung der Europäischen Kommission finanziert. Die Verantwortung für den Inhalt dieser Veröffentlichung (Mitteilung) trägt allein der Verfasser; die Kommission haftet nicht für die weitere Verwendung der darin enthaltenen Angaben.

Design & Layout: Sabrina Dojlidko Supported by the European Community Printed in Austria // Druckwerk, Verein für Medienarbeit Graz

CONTENTS GUIDE

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P R E FA C E BASIS

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TA S K

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PROGRAMME

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AWA R D S

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FI R S T P R I Z E

W E W E R E JU ST PA SSI N G T H R O U GH

SECOND PRIZE

D YN A M I C C O N T E M P L AT I O N

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T H I R D P R I Z E 3 6 0 째 SE N SE S

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H O N O R A B LE M E N T I O N

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T H E GH O ST O F M A SSE N B U R G

FO LLO W -U P P R O J E C T S

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IMPRESSIONS

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THE ALLIES W OLFGA N G S CHM I E D DI . S Ä MI B E HNA M ARCH. DI . A LFR E D B R A M B E R G E R DI . AR CH. R OLA N D PA B E L MAG. DR . TA N J A P S ONDE R PR OF. DR. I NG. K U R T B R E Y MA. MA X I MI LIA N B R E Y DI PL.- I NG. GU D R U N DE P P E DR. J A N OS G Y E RYA K DR. TA M ÁS M OL N ÁR PROF. PHD. P E D R O R OD R I G U E S PR OF. J OS E A G U I A R D OMI N IC W I L K I NS ON I A N W R OOT AR CH. DI .

PRE FA E

AUSTRIA

Arch. DI. WOLFGANG SCHMIED Head of Institute for Architecture FH JOANNEUM UAS & Project leader 'Styrian Country Estate Meets Modern Architecture'

Once again, we have found a place with a strong charisma, an impressive history and an unwritten future. This time, this place is the Massenburg in Leoben, Upper Styria which is the starting point for the third Erasmus Intensive Programme carried out with a group of 59 motivated students from five European countries.

The last round within this three year cycle started off with intensive talks among colleagues from these partner universities held at the end of the second Erasmus Intensive Programme. The central task – as agreed on -was the interdisciplinary work on an existing structure with special regard to the topics of architecture, construction in existing structures, refurbishment, urban design and sustainability.

Related to this, is the new use of this cultural monument and of the existing structure. The aim was to find a new function for the Massenburg and to increase its attractiveness for the visitors.

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The great wealth of ideas presented at the end of the workshop mirrored the creativity of a group of young and innovative people and to what interesting results their collaboration aimed at. The findings show ways to translate the cultural heritage into modern architecture that will definitely enhance the visual appeal of the I would like to thank the participating students and It might have been whole region. lecturers, all the other helping hands and the inhabagain a rocky path, itants of Leoben for their support and hospitality. For probably not as steep as the path me personally these results and again the process of to Castle Borl but collaboration are the motivation to continue with the the sensitive moddevelopment of these international workshops. ifications and annexes to the existing building proposed in this workshop and the further work over the summer semester put into ‘Styrian Country Estate Meets Modern Architecture’ contributed decisively to some compelling design concepts that will help move this region towards new frontiers in architecture.

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HUNGARY

Dr. TAMÁS MOLNÁR UNIVERSITY OF Pécs // Pollack Mihály Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology

The Erasmus Intensive Program “Styrian country estate meets modern architecture” was the second time for the University of Pécs Pollack Mihály Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology to participate in an Erasmus Intensive Program. After the successful “Parzival meets modern architecture” program in Slovenia I was curious to see how in the home country of the FH Joanneum such a program can be organized. I am of the opinion that it was good that there was a new partner, the Technical university of Lisbon Faculty of Architecture at the workshop. With the participation of the PortuThe topic of the workshop, the Massenburg guese school the group was in some aspects similar to the task of of cooperating universithe last Erasmus Intensive Program in Borl ties was extended with a but in other aspects it was totally different. new part of Europe, repreThere were only ruins that remained from senting different point-ofthe castle that made difficult to find a new view on architecture and function for the place, on the other hand the urban design. location of the site was much better than in Slovenia. Actually in Leoben the way from the city center up to the castle and further on up to the mountain was more important than the function of the ruins.

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At the end of the workshop this was the result of the students also. Some of the groups tried to find a really characteristic function for the ruins with the aim to invite even more people from the city to the site. One of the main questions of the task was how to emphasize the location so that more visitors would recognize the place. By searching for an answer most of the groups recognized that the way is also important. A new characteristic function alone cannot solve the problem of the ruins. At the end most of the groups proposed new ways to reach the castle, partly on the place of earlier existing paths. The winI am of the opinion that in ner group designed a flexible, not so characteristic function for the future of higher educathe Massenburg aiming to offer an interesting stop on the way tion this kind of international from the city center up to the mountain. A flexible function that workshops will be very imturns the ruins of the castle into an event place where differportant as a different educaent programs can take place is maybe the best solution to intional method. The program tegrate Massenburg into the life of the city. of ‘Styrian country estate meets modern architecture’ showed that it is also very important how the international groups of students are formed. This year e.g. the free hand drawing capabilities of the students coming from different countries and institutions were really interesting. In the best groups students were able to combine free hand drawing with computer aided design. These groups presented a well prepared design proposal. I hope that in the future the cooperation of the participating institutions will fruitfully go on.

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GREAT BRITAIN

IAN WROOT LJMU // ARCHITECTURE PROGRAMME LEADER

LJMU Commentary & Reflection The Erasmus IP Workshops have proven to be a rich and rewarding experience for our students and staff. Over a three year period we have collaborated with six universities offering differing expertise in the creative spectrum from poetic conception to technical exploration. Some, like ours, from arts backgrounds used to exploring geniThis, the final project in the three year programme, offered someus loci and poetic narthing new, a mediaeval ruin rather than a historic building. This alrative; others from more lowed more space for the imagination. Some groups proposed a technical backgrounds reinterpretation of the castle, other commentaries on the town’s used to exploring mategenesis. All the groups grappled with the stony issue of context. riality, building science An isolated site disconnected from the town by a multi-lane highand detailed aspects of way and its elevated position. restoration. All with as shared vision that conThe industrial town with its rich hertemporary architecture itage of iron and steel production toand design can rejuvegether with its mediaeval histories and nate and transform nemythologies provided fertile ground glected or underutilised for the students. Landscape played sites of historic value. a major part in many of the schemes.

Often utilised to reconnect the monument to the town, to help navigate the steep terrain and to heighten the sense of anticipation as visitors approach the monument.

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In broad terms the proposals fell into four categories: Poetic journeys & landscape // ‘We were just passing through’ proposed a poetic, event laden route from town to mountainside with a new travellers rest designed as an extension to the existing Hunter Lodge. ‘Slow Motion’ celebrated slow processes of growing, preserving, cooking and eating food proposing a linear farm and adapting the hunters lodge to form a slow food eatery.

A Sequence of linked event // ‘Extrusion’, inspired by steelmaking process, explored the tectonic manifestation of movement through space with a number of additions to key building along a route from the town culminating a rebuilt castle tower. ‘Augmented Reality’ proposed a series of connected pavilions climbing the hillside representing the multiple castles of Leoben.

New ways of experiencing the castle ruins // ‘Dynamic Contemplation’ proposed a visitor facility etched into the cliff face orchestrating a new route around the ruin. ‘Performing Arts Retreat’ floated a performing arts box above the ruins. ‘Beer Spa’ proposed a subterranean spa adjacent to the ruins with an exercise powered cable car linking it to the town.

Redeveloping the castle ruins // ‘The Ghost of Massenburg’ proposed to partially rebuild the castle in lightweight, diaphanous, materials enhancing the ruins’ power to ignite the imagination. ‘Lightmarking the land’ proposed to rebuild the castle as an ephemeral lantern. ‘Geo Centre’ proposed to rebuild the castle tower as a geological museum.

One cannot underestimate value of these two week workshops abroad to the development of young aspirational designers. They will go on to practice in a global economy where collaborative design is a prerequisite and meaningful place making a necessity.

Hopefully this will not be the end of our institutional collaborations, with possibilities of collaborative research and staff and student exchanges to come.

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Germany

MAXIMILIAN BREY, MA HTW Dresden UHS // Lecturer

Situation // Right after my arrival an interesting job at an exciting place awaited me.

The shape of the town of Leoben immediately showed its special history. The striking square and landscaped streets arranged in a grid embedded in a loop of the river Mur reflect the tradition of the founding of the city during the Renaissance. The reference to the ideal city of Albrecht D端rer is unmistakable. This Going back even further in the settlement history, the rulers then was also the time that had to protect their citizens. A once mighty fortress on a mountain iron ore became imporgives topographically significant evidence of this time. Today the tant. It soon became ruin strikingly sits on the edge of the old town core. clear that this privilege also determined the deThis is where the task began. It is linked to a part of the ruins that velopment of Leoben. strongly represent regional history. This part had to gain a new meanThe iron ore brought ing which will be able to show the strength of the dawn of a new forth one of the largest era. The architecture students had to develop ideas to add new life and most modern steel to the old town by means of new functions and new corporate deplants in Europe and sign, thus by working new pathway lines into its structure. the University of Leoben. But this old industrial monoculture has Evaluation of the results caused also function1 // The motivation of participants is an esal losses in the recent sential part of the didactic concept. Especialpast that are being sucly, the inspiring atmosphere and the positive cessfully compensated mood in the workroom promoted creativity by the city through the in the international teams. Unique group dyresettlement of modern namics unfolded, making way for daring and workplaces. experimental ideas and visions.

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2 // When evaluating the results, I noted the following: The complexity of the task and the search for adequate follow-up use for the ruin with development of a new structure for the former castle were mastered well by most groups. The unexpectedly wide range of propositions included design ideas with different utilisations for culture, tourism, recreation, local history and education, mostly considering sustainability. Also regarding the design or the interpretation of the castle, the 14 working groups developed interesting perspectives. The unique location of the monument also virtually challenged Summary // The community that was being the future architects to draw attention lived for two weeks was important for the proto it and to supplement the existing ject. Living and learning under unusual conwith the new in a demanding manner. ditions contributed to the fact that students got to know each other better and became 3 // In impressive ways, the participatfamiliar with each other. Also the creative work ing groups also submitted urbanistic combining varied experience of the individual concepts. Connecting the new system nationalities and universities made it possible with the old town was a puzzle that was to better assess their own position and their solved with means of new pedestrian own performance. This became especialnetworks along the river Mur, skillfully evident in the art of representation, which ly crossing major roads or highlighting ranged between ease and professionalism. the way along the historic ensemble.

It became clear that the ability of presentaVersions including cable cars and lifts tion has high international importance, and as well as linking light effects round off that the success of good designs remains the range of ideas presented. with sophisticated and appealing drawing.

For me, personally, participation in the workshop was an educational experience.

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AUSTRIA

Dr. TANJA PSONDER FH JOANNEUM UAS // Institute for Architecture

‘Styrian Country Estate Meets Modern Architecture’ is the second follow-up Erasmus Intensive Programme organized by the Institute of Architecture in co-operation with four academic partner institutions. This year, the two-week workshop took place in Leoben, Austria and focussed on the redevelopment of the ‘Massenburg’. The Architecture is a diverse discipline and the students’ education ‘Massenburg’ was once reflects this. It comprises areas such as sustainability and enagain the starting point for ergy, construction in existing structures, space and design and a group of 59 architecture much more. For this reason, it is necessary that architecture stustudents from five Europedents are exposed to real planning situations from the very bean countries to work toginning of their studies, which should enable them to experience gether in small groups on through the projects the professional reality of their career field. essential topics such as This constant work on real projects also demands that the stuthe reuse of cultural herdents actively use their acquired knowledge to date. In general, itage, its architectural and project-based learning is accompanied by lectures that give stufunctional reorganisation dents some theoretical input into this topic. Apart from this, the and urban development. organisation, and the use of adequate resources is within the students’ responsibility and forms part of their overall project task.

This clearly leads to the aspect that self-direction of the students is rather strong in project-based work. Students work together in small groups supported by a team of lecturers who mainly act as advisers and consultants.

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The project-based learning approach aims at training students to become more self-confident in solving all kinds of problems coming up in the course of a specific project on their own. At the same time, it also aims at improving their organization and time management, communication and presentation, research, self-assessment and self-reflection, group participation and leadership skills. This approach definitely encourages them to find information on their own, and to increase their ability to learn not just the content, but also the skills they need to make use of their knowledge and integrate them successfully into the projects. Project-based learning adapts itself to the variThe project-based ous learner backgrounds in a discipline and tries to integrate approach also draws them. Hence, such projects activate the prior knowledge of on the fact that stuthe individual learners and result in a manifold outcome. dents, who come from five different European academic institutions with different areas of specialization within the field of architecture, can make use of their national characteristics of architecture and once put together definitely provide an interesting spectrum of design proposals. This European dimension is clearly reflected in the wealth of interesting projects in this brochure.

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EXPLORING THE AREA The City of

L eo b en The Ca stle

M as s en b u rg

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ORIGINS

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THE CASTLE MASSENBURG

dipl.-ing. HEIMO BERGHOLD DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION of LEOBEN

NUMBERS & FACTS

The present-day ruin is located in the south of the historic part of Leoben on the ridge of the Massenberg. The origins of the Massenburg date back to the 12th and 13th century. The Massenburg was erected on the Massenberg and formed the centre of the settlement in the early Middle Ages. Tthe origins of Leoben are assumed with a high degree of certainty to be at the foot of the Massenburg. The small settlement with St. Jacob church in its centre was already a trade centre for iron in the Middle Ages. From these origins of Leoben only the The castle was well preserved until 1820 which is when Massenburg and the church have the downfall started. In 1937 the walls of the ruins were been preserved. After the great excavated and refurbished. In the year of 2000 the ruin fire in the 13th century the settwas again refurbished by the municipality and opened to lement was transferred for stratethe public. gic reasons to the so-called Murschleife by Ottokar II where it still The base walls were exposed in forms the historic part of Leoben order to give the visitors an imtoday. pression of the former dimensions of the castle. Furthermore, a look-out was erected to show the strategic position of the castle.

From this look-out visitors have a marvellous view over large parts of Leoben and the adjacent valleys.

The Massenburg is located in an important local recreation area and shall form part of the cultural concept of Leoben in the future.

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STYRIA

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THE CITY OF LEOBEN

dipl.-ing. HEIMO BERGHOLD DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION of LEOBEN

HISTORY & SETTING

Leoben Leoben, with its approximately 25.000 inhabitants, is the second largest town in Styria. It is situated in Upper Styria and is the capital of this region. The town is located in the Mur-Mürz valley.

Together with two other towns, Bruck an der Mur and Kapfenberg, the so-called Upper Styrian region comprises 110,000 inhabitants. Leoben forms part of the highly industrialized region eastern Upper Styria. Steel and timber companies are the main employers in this area.

Leoben is the main area of settlement and commerce in eastern Upper Styria. Around 40% of the inhabitants and 60% of workplaces in this region are in this area. Hence, Leoben supplies the surrounding rural area with an all-embracing offer of goods and services, medical and social care, schools and institutions for further education and cultural establishments.

Population density Leoben consists of an area of around 107 km², this is approx. 230 km² per inhabitant. Due to the topographical situation only 6.4 km² can be used as building area (including commercial and industrial areas) and 4.3 km² as building ground. This results in a density of 5800 inhabitants per km².

Although industry and commerce are still of utmost importance for the region, the town has been transforming itself into a science centre. Leoben is a highly specialised technology and university town. The Montan University is one of the core educational centres in the disciplines of metallurgy, mining, materials science and petroleum industry in Europe.

Leoben has established itself over the last 15 years as an attractive place to live and work and one which offers sufficient workplaces and adequate basic conditions for self-employed. The appropriate infrastructure to minimize the migration of young families and the young contributed to the stabilization of the population.

Demographic development The demographic development of Leoben has been decreasing since the 1980s. This is certainly related to the steel crisis (Leoben’s main industrial sector) and the moving and partial closing of big companies. The economic and financial crisis of the last years accounted for the closure of many shops in the town. The current demographic change (youth, migration, demographic ageing) will definitely be an important factor of town development.

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READY W it h re a liz a t ion of one ‘s ow n po tenti al a nd s el f - co nf i dence in one ‘s abi l i ty, one c a n bui l d a better wo rl d.

Da la i La ma

T he Task

Task

I. DESIGN TASK Analysis of the current situation Accessibility of the Massenburg in terms of visitors Local public infrastructure

Functional concept Suggestions as to how the Massenburg can be used in new ways (event place, music and cultural center, hotel) Find a new function for the old building To increase attractiveness of the Massenburg for the visitors Interior and ambiance are determined by the new function

II. EVALUATION CRITERIA Architectural and creative requirements Enhancement of the visual appeal of the whole region

How the existing substance and structure is dealt with

Landscape architecture

Architectural and artistic criteria Technical and step-by-step practicability

Prizes are awarded to the best 3 projects.

Urban structure

Examination of the history of Leoben and the Massenburg

Sustainability

Finding ways to transfer historical heritage to modern architecture

Architectural and artistic quality of the interior Quality of the functional concept

Monument preservation

Design of a new building zone A + B

Sensitive approach to existing substance and structure

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Architectural quality

Functional ideas

Design of a new building zone A

Establish a connection to the old town (find a new way from the center up to the Massenburg)

Jury will pay special attention to:

Sensitive modifications and annexes to the existing building

Historical background

III. AWARDS

Ruins only to be conserved in zone C

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12 Days in the name

of GREAT ARCHITECTURE

programme

PROGRAMME

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ARRIVAL DAY

LEOBEN

TRIP TO LINZ

EXPERTS' DAY

25/2/2013

// International students arrive in Graz // Bus transfer from Graz Airport to Leoben/ Trofaich // Check-in accommodations // Welcome Dinner

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// Trip through the city of Leoben // Visiting the object // Trip through the surrounding // Lunch // Trip through the city of Leoben // Evening program: Semmering night tobogganing // Return to accommodations

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28/2/2013

// Trip through the city of Linz and visits to:

// Welcome talk and introduction by Wolfgang Schmied

// Tabakfabrik

// Dr. Matthias Konrad - Mayor of Leoben

// Brucknerhaus

// Dipl.- Ing. Heimo Berghold Construction Director of Leoben

// Lentos Kunstmuseum // Hotel am Domplatz

// Dipl.- Ing. Alois Murnig - Styrian Vice Chief of the Federal Monuments Office

// Schlossmuseum Linz

// Prof. Dipl.- Ing. Kurt Brey

// Ars Electronica Center

// Lunch // Arch. DI. Alfred Bramberger Internationally working Architect Austria // Dr. Tamรกs Molnรกr // Dominic Wilkinson - 'creative adaption' projects in Liverpool // Discussion

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KICK-OFF

WORKING DAYS

PRESENTATION DAY

DEPARTURE

1/3/2013

7/3/2013

2/3 - 6/3/2013

// Participants arrange their workspace

// Work goes on in international groups

// Group formation

// Lunch

// Group discussion

// Presentation of the preliminary results and feedback

// Lunch // Work and Discussion on the Project // Evening program: Visit of brewery in Leoben

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8/3/2013

// Preparation of final presentations

// Bus transfer to Graz Airport

// Final presentations

// Arrival at Graz Airport

// Lunch // Final presentations // Evaluation of the projects by the jury // Awards for the 3 best projects // Farewell dinner

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WORKSHOP & COMPETITION R E SULT S

F IRS T PR I ZE S EC O N D PR I ZE T H IRD PR I ZE H O N O RA BLE ME NTI O N

AW ARDS

AWARDS

1 PRIZE st

WE WERE JUST PASSING THROUGH CONNECTION | JOURNEY | EXPERIENCE

Carl Challinor gb Judit Böhm hu Ana Patrícia Pines pt Stefan Wagger at

A walk from the city to the castle that was, To the ages and nature its form has been lost, Nought but a feeling; an imagined thought, The place that stood tall and battles were fought, Now off through the woods our journey must go, Up the hills and mountains; through rain and thick snow, We find a small shelter a place to catch rest, A small simple bench where the

sketches, way to the ruins

views are the best, Rested and fresh our journey goes on, On the road another waypoint we noticed before long, Its form is none sheltered and its figure has grown, Guiding the way even if we hadn‘t known, Onwards and upwards our pace is quite fast. The lost shelter we see; we‘re here at last, A sandwich, a coffee, a toilet break too, Before moving on again; starting point

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AWARDS waypoint in detail

1 PRIZE st

WE WERE JUST PASSING THROUGH CONNECTION | JOURNEY | EXPERIENCE

Carl Challinor gb Judit Böhm hu Ana Patrícia Pines pt Stefan Wagger at cityscape of Leoben

waypoints

drawing of the area

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AWARDS top section through the restaurant

2 PRIZE nd

DYNAMIC CONTEMPLATION CONNECTION | INTERACTION | WELLBEING

Bernadette Seibert at Jakub Rozanski gb Lilla Halász hu Marta Gonçalves pt Ulrike Däßler de

light openings

ground floor

castle with underground passes

new entrance

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AWARDS section of one of the buildings

2 PRIZE nd

DYNAMIC CONTEMPLATION CONNECTION | INTERACTION | WELLBEING

Bernadette Seibert at Jakub Rozanski gb Lilla Halász hu Marta Gonçalves pt Ulrike Däßler de

internal view

new route to the ruins underground level

Leoben Cabanon

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top view, the area

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AWARDS

3 PRIZE rd

360ยบ SENSES REVIVE | EXPERIENCE | PARTICIPATE | RECOVER

Franziska Gawrilow de Karin Brand at Raquel Henriques pt Simeone Hunter gb

elevation

360 senses revives the ruins of Massenburg through integration into the surrounding context of Leoben; its people, culture, landscape and urban fabric. Key to bleeding into its surroundings, the structure presents an assortment of integrated exhibitions addressing the five senses; sight, audio, touch, taste, smell.

Rising up from the ruins, a contemporary interpretation of its once former glory, a watchful eye towering over the city below. The conflict of materiality between Corten Steel and Stone draws a line between old and new; heritage contrasting with modern industry. Thus creating an iconic statement for the town.

first floor

massing concept

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AWARDS

3 PRIZE rd

360ยบ SENSES REVIVE | EXPERIENCE | PARTICIPATE | RECOVER

Franziska Gawrilow de Karin Brand at Raquel Henriques pt Simeone Hunter gb

sections sketch

floor plans

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AWARDS

HONOR ABLE

MENTION

THE GHOST OF MASSENBURG A JOURNEY TO THE PAST

Anna Schreiner at Brigitta Sinkovics hu Dean Roberts gb Simeon Hunter gb Élvio Pereira pt

Connecting with Leoben‘s history allows locals and visitors alike to appreciate the factors that have made Leoben the place it is today and allows us all to understand the progression and significance of the region to Austria.

sketches of the concept

A physical connection between Leoben‘s current centre and historical landmarks gives emphasis to a metaphorical link to Leoben‘s rich and illustrious past that can be re-imagined at the ruins of Massenburg.

the area

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AWARDS

HONOR ABLE

MENTION

THE GHOST OF MASSENBURG A JOURNEY TO THE PAST

ground floor

first floor

Anna Schreiner at Brigitta Sinkovics hu Dean Roberts gb Simeon Hunter gb Élvio Pereira pt

drawings of the concept

elevation of the area

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PROJECTS by

A us tri a Great Bri tai n H ung ary

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FOLLOW-UP PROJECTS bar & lounge

Austria

DANCE ACADEMY

Stefan Greisinger Verena Poschner

The connection between dance & architecture This plot of land offers many qualities which are reflected in the unique location and in its historic existence. The existing foundations form an ideal basis to combine old and new elements in order to reawaken the castle. This

was the main idea of the design: old and new parts should form a symbiosis, but clearly differ at the same time. This is accomplished by the use of clearly defined materials such as concrete, steel and glass for the new buildings. Also, the walkways to the new buildings lead through the existing structures and special

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attention was paid to the relations of the views.

The architectural concept is mostly influence by the simplicity of the structures, which are blended into the existing structures and reinforce them. The style of the new buildings is also closely related to the style of the existing structures. The hotel and bar area represents

the simplified form of the castle. The form of the ballroom originates in the inclusion of the axes of the existing structures in the east and the new buildings in the west. Thus, all elements are concentrated in one unit.

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FOLLOW-UP PROJECTS section

Austria

DANCE ACADEMY

Stefan Greisinger Verena Poschner lighting concept

hotel room ground floor

dance area

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elevation south

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FOLLOW-UP PROJECTS external view

Austria

skybar

TECTUM URBIS

Clemens Rothleitner Stefan Wagger

The Tectum Urbis is a multifunctional project.

On the one hand, it was very important for us to create a magnet of attraction for the people of Leoben and on the other hand to make the entire area, the Murtal and the town itself, more attractive to tourists and travelers who want to make a stop-over in Leoben. To achieve this overall package we decided not to make only one function but several functions in one location. The partially extant masonry mass of the castle offers a great potential for an exciting connection between the old and

the new. Therefore, it was of great importance to us to build something new on or in the existing castle walls. However, it was very important for us to differentiate between the old and the new building. We could arrange this by using new materials such as steel and glass.

In addition, attention was paid to a careful insertion of various building structures among the ruins. The new structure where the restaurant is located was inserted into the gaps of the existing walls.

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It was well considered that the new building is only on several points in physical contact with the old massive walls. A visual relationship between the old and the new is realized in order to convey to the visitor the feeling of being amidst the ancient ruins and enjoy this through the use of glass on the exterior facades. A connection of the several buildings located on the ruins was created by a segmental arch roof construction made out of steel and glass. This design has the task to lead the visitors from the visitors’ parking area through the

entire area to the castle. In addition, visitors are protected from the weather but also from direct sunlight. The slats also contribute significantly to the great play of light and shadow. The entire roof structure ends in the front area of the site where the Skybar is located.

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FOLLOW-UP PROJECTS

Austria

floor plan skybar

TECTUM URBIS

Clemens Rothleitner Stefan Wagger

top view

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floor plan restaurant

external view south

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FOLLOW-UP PROJECTS

Austria

LUX HOTEL & SPA

Karin Brand Oliver Steinbauer Ivan Vidakovic

The entrance to a world of difference – Hotel & Spa Lux in Leoben Mountain, stone, water, steel, wood, ...

Mountain, stone, water, steel, wood and light Building with the past, built with stone, built into the mountain, building out of the mountain, being inside the mountain ...

These short words describe the design process regarding the revitalization of Massenburg

in Leoben, Austria. The formation of the weir system goes back to the 13th century and was the focal point of our design. The ruins should remain touchable for all visitors at all times. It was the idea to create an exclusive spa hotel in the middle of the former castle.

The hard and earthy materials were chosen deliberately. A raw, black steel front highlights the contour of the ruins. The interior has a liaison with sharp-edged concrete, white untreated pine, leather and glass.

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The plan follows the concept of the striking pentagonal defensive tower. This form will be found in the new atrium and also in a threedimensional expression of the specially constructed „rhombohedrons light cannons“. Albrecht Dürer‘s copper engraving Melencolia I in 1514 served as inspiration for the light sources. The existing gatehouse is used as the main entrance and includes a reception, restaurant and about 20 beds. A special feature is the integration of 13 very puristic and minimalistic sleeping places close to the swimming area.

The room serves as a dressing room and the spa is regarded as extended bath of the room.

Short distances are the result. Only a sharpfaced concrete wall with open anchor areas allows short insights to the bath.

A part of the interior was adapted to the ascetic acting design. Specially designed is the bar constructed of raw steel, the wash-bowl of concrete and pendant lights like stalactites. A world of light and impressions – Hotel & Spa Lux in Leoben

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LUX HOTEL & SPA

Karin Brand Oliver Steinbauer Ivan Vidakovic upper floor

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DYNAMIC CONTEMPLATION

Jakub Rozanski

A visitors‘ center translated into visual poetry This project intends to revitalize a underutilized space into a contemplation area for the people of Leoben and anyone who is looking for a peace and reflection within Massenburg runs in Leoben, Austria. In terms of use, the intention was to make a space to rest and enjoy the view along with the information pants and history. In terms of general aesthetic, the purpose was to look as part of a context, respecting existing materials, but be different recognizable as al experimen¬taldesign building.

Laboratory of contemplation is a place of peace aid reflection with a strong relationship to the nature and surroundings. Talking cautious consideration for the topological strengths of the site with the City of Leoben to the north, the Massenburg mountain to the south, the Hunter Lodge to the east as well as the surrounding ruins of the castle. Conceptually this building is based on the idea of a mountain pavilion – viewpoint, located at the edge of the Massenburg ruins, in the middle of the green hills overlooking the city of Leoben. internal view

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The irregular shape of the building was framed by reinterpretation of the terrain. Its sloping roof allows topographic integration and blends the structure into the surrounding landscape, imitating the mountains itself. Northern orientation offers beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.

Visitors can find a safe haven within the single volume space, while enjoying the scenery looking out through the large glass surfaces. Integration of natural textures with modern means and materials further expands the defining narrative of the center, that of

a culturally meaningful intervention within a monumental historic context.

If we wish to innovate we must break through the rigidity of the walls that separate us, and insert ourselves into the consciousness of the group, into the landscape, which we inhabit, so we can understand what is essential. This project emphasises the need of contemplation through connection with nature and human relationships.

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DYNAMIC CONTEMPLATION

Jakub Rozanski

entrance to the building

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Great Britain

the pod

floor plan perspective:potential furniture layout allocating a small waiting area

BEER SPA

Elizabeth Edwards

The Massenberg ruins are a historically valuable site in the town, but in order to make it a site of interest something needed to change.

Collaboratively we came up with a design scheme including the celebration of beer and relaxation. To unite these we would approach Gรถsser Beer and Asia Spa, both located in

Leoben, to achieve a landmark attraction for Leoben. The Beer Spa was fashioned to produce a destination for both genders to appreciate to its full potential.

The Beer Spa is submerged under the existing site with an east facing facade framing the tranquil view over Leoben and the distant

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mountain landscape. The ruins remain intact with public access across a shallow pond.

Access to the Beer Spa is only achievable through the use of a cable car. This cable car is powered manually, as in order to use the Spa you must first earn it. The pods contain exercise bikes onto which you climb and cycle

up the mountain, over the main road, St Jakobs Kirche and through the tree tops arriving in the terminal. The design of the terminal acts as a lantern, a glowing beacon highlighting the Massenberg castle ruins whilst simultaneously creating a new landmark for Leoben.

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BEER SPA cable car terminal 3D perspective and location plan

Elizabeth Edwards

anytime activity: presenting the view and the space in context

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Great Britain

DIGGING UPWARDS LEOBEN GEO CENTER

Mohamed Muse

The main concept behind this project is to connect the city together within a public building that will revitalise the south of Leoben which is disconnected from the city centre by a very busy motorway. This side of the city houses the old ruins of Massenburg Castle. The idea was to use this site to bring more people to Leoben not through a typical city exploration but by letting the visitors explore the geological

history of the city and gradually come to appreciate its present and be more optimistic about its future.

Through many site visits, it became clear how the stones which the ruins were built and rebuilt upon had a very rich history and that is where the concept of a geological museum came from. Thus giving the site a new purpose

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connecting it to the city centre and beyond towards the university in order to promote Leoben not just as tourist destination but also as a leading academic city in the research of Geoscience and Earth Science.

The museum will have a research and educational facility, promoting open relationship between visitors, students and scientists, where

the public can participate in some related activities white appreciating the qualities of the natural surroundings. The promenade to the site will further deepen the relationship between the visitors and the site, they will come through an underground tunnel which leads to the tower which illustrates the Lithostratigraphic profile of Leoben, then slowly one will reach the ruins and eventually the museum.

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Great Britain

DIGGING UPWARDS LEOBEN GEO CENTER

Mohamed Muse inside tower section tower evening lighting scheme staircase, going to the roof

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Hungary

Arts on the hill

Giselle Ramiro Lilla Halász Levente Toth

Our concept is to reuse the site and to reconstruct the existing buildings giving them new, more practical functions. We also designed three attractive new routes up the hill to the ruins to make them more accessible.

The first route starts at the outskirts of the city, the next from behind the church and the

last a starts from the riverbank and connects with the hiking route. The existing building offers enough space for workshops and also comprises the artist’s flat and their workshop as well as three workshops (including stores and a lavatory) which open to the public. The objects made in the workshops are exhibited

in the rest area at the heart of the ruins – an open space which can be visited 24 hours a day 365 days a year and is also used by hikers to rest. The museum was constructed out of a few of materials including Corten, steel and concrete. We designed a new layer to be placed over the existing walls and a slab to

protect the museum from the weather and we also left the space between the two buildings open to create a large usable space for summer events and workshops.

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STOPSPOTS

Judith Böhm Csilla Lucz

Our plan is about the journey, not about the importance of the places. The newly built objects made the existence of the road more visible than now. To guarantee that best experience we planned a place where people can eat, drink, look at the view or just rest before continuing the walk.

The path begins in Hauptplatz so this is the first place we created something. There was a secret alley through the building block which should be more noticeable, so we planned a

big sign and a gate. Going through this alley to Hauptplatz we arrive at the city park, where there is a visible connection to Massenburg.

Massenburg is really close to city park, but there is a very large road between them. It’s difficult to cross because of the traffic and the speed of cars. We changed the road surface material to cobble stones, so the drivers have to slow down in this area. From the route there is still one road up to the ruins.

Massenburg is an important point of the journey,

the castle functions as a place for artists and we wanted a place for them which is more modern, so we created a building, which is part of the road. People have to walk through get to the mountains. We planned a café in this building too, where people can have a rest. This café has a connection with the ruin’s south part, where a terrace for the café is located.

The other way to arrive at Massenburg is near the Mur river. From Hauptplatz there are many

ways to get to the river. There is a new path which is like a bridge parallel with the land, it goes under the bridges, up to the big car park under Massenburg hill. From this point there is also a way to get to Massenburg. The last part of the journey is from Massenburg to the mountains, where there is a chapel and a distant ski resort. We put specific spots on this road too. Resting, eating and places with good view of the landscape. The journey is never over. waypoints in detail

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Hungary

performance in the nature

Brigitta Sinkovics Attila Páll

Our plan was to create an establishment which is an improvement on the unused ruins and the surroundings.

Main functions: utilization of the existing building, creation of an auditorium and a stage, utilization of the ruins.

Existing building // We put extra rooms for additional functions into the old building, like a handicraft shop, a workshop flat, a storage room and dressing rooms for the theatre and a café.

Stage // An open-air stage will be built between the ruins and the existing house. The auditorium

is placed at the hill beside the building.

Ruins // We want to evoke the history of the castle of Massenburg. To achieve this we use the visitors’ imagination. With the signs and this imagination the castle will be designed.

A lookout tower is formed at the original place of the main tower.

Connections // We created three ways to get from the Main square to the ruins, offering Checkpoints in the form of picture frames, are placed on the routes. On the different points from the routes, are checkpoints placed.These are picture frames which are directed to the Massenburg.

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Participating Universities: FH JOANNEUM University of Applied Sciences Graz // Austria HTW Dresden University of Applied Sciences // Germany University of PĂŠcs // Hungary Technical University of Lisbon // Portugal Liverpool John Moores University // United Kingdom

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