Thesis by Daniel Cardno

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EIDSVAG

MASTERPLAN PROJECT

MRC

MARINE RESEARCH CENTRE

THESIS LANDSCAPE INTERVENTIONS

INHABITED BRIDGE

TIMBER STRUCTURE ACCOMMODATING CABINS

OBSERVATION TOWER

TIMBER STRUCTURE FORMED INSIDE RUIN

PAVILION

TIMBER STRUCTURE FORMED OUTSIDE RUIN

REFERENCES

EIDSVAG MASTERPLAN PROJECT

he masterplan is designed in response to the general growth in the region. Bergen as a city has a steady population growth which is less dependent on the oil industry yet the challenging topography surrounding the city has made the expansion areas disconnected from the centre. However, the city has been developing a public transport system which will create new connections to the areas located on the north side of the centre. The new

settlement is proposed to be located in one of these areas, Eidsvag, which also has a natural harbour; an ideal location for strengthening maritime industries. As Eidsvag has a limited amount of flat land for building, the masterplan proposal refers to the Norwegian tradition of building out to the sea. The settlement will be built out in the water within the Eidsvagen Bay. The masterplan will focus on the maritime industry.

MRC MARINE RESEARCH CENTRE

ith emphasis on the relationship with water and the maritime industry the project I am working on is to provide the masterplan with a marine research centre. This building is situated north of the masterplan on an existing island. The masterplan stretches out into the water on manmade platforms which extend towards the island which currently sits detached in the Eidsvagen Bay. The proposal is to include the island in the masterplan and invite some green space into the masterplan. The island acts as a transitional zone between the built up residential area and the ship building industry further along the bay.

The Marine Research Centre is positioned on the north-west of the island replacing the vacant boatsheds. The design uses a similar footprint and takes the shape of three hybrid portal frame buildings based on traditional Norwegian boatsheds. The buildings connect together at ground level. The concept works off a horizontal solid and void basis. The ground floor which holds an aquarium is open for the public and can be easily read as the glazed sides appear transparent. The three forms overhead conceal laboratories which use controlled lighting and are clad in timber so appear solid from the outside.

THESIS LANDSCAPE INTERVENTIONS

current state, rectifying any damage will falsify the integrity set out to be achieved. Work will be done to conserve the ruins however they will remain as artefact to be respected in their current state of decay. The ruins act as sculptural features in the landscape providing moments of reflection along the island’s route.

his thesis looks into developing the landscape and providing a link between the masterplan and the proposed buildings situated on the island. This is achieved by developing the spaces between the buildings by implementing landscape interventions and improving infrastructure, creating a greater sense of context for the proposed buildings, enhancing the user experience for both visitors and residents alike.

The proposal looks at building upon the ruin’s set framework respectively. Therefore the footprint sets a scale for the interventions, that are offset within or out with the boundary walls.The Marine Research Centre acts as catalyst for form, architectural language and material choice. The landscape interventions are extracted versions of this developed dialogue.To create contrast and provide a clear understanding of both new and existing the material palette used has been restrained. The pale complexion of Nordic timber acts as a coherent material that represents a transition of use.

The thesis also allows me to further investigate the ‘simple section’, putting emphasis on working within section to understand the construction of these spaces I am creating. Existing ruins mark the landscape providing framework for circulation. These stone walls are the remains of agricultural buildings left by the previous inhabitants. To provide a link to the past and ensure the island’s historical journey is still intact the ruins will be preserved in their

Creating a pathway between the buildings that opens out to provide space for public interaction and allows the buildings to be serviced.

The pathway merges with the landscape to provide seating and spaces of reflection to enjoy the view.

INHABITED BRIDGE TIMBER STRUCTURE ACCOMMODATING CABINS

whilst keeping a clear sense of structure and an importance on construction methods and materials.

he Inhabited Bridge is the outcome of the development of two ideas; providing the island with accommodation and improving the infrastructure link between the island and Eidsvag. With the need for accommodation and a further connection to Eidsvag bay both ideas became connected when the concept of working close to the water’s edge became relevant. Bringing both of these ideas together formed the basis for the Inhabited Bridge.

The bridge takes a similar form to the MRC and uses the same material palette, however the structure is inverted with the charred timber cabins inside. This inversion reveals the construction of the bridge and sets up a framework for the cabins to be built into. The V-shape created between the triangular forms carries the pedestrian walkway which flows on two levels, making use of the flat roof cabins as shared courtyard spaces. The bridge’s structure is relatively light, the cabins deplete in density once they reach the middle whilst the structure steps further apart to reveal an opening for boats to pass.

Taking Norway’s historic cod drying structures into consideration, the bridge follows a set of architectural principals set up during the development of the Marine Research Centre. These principals reflect my interests in architecture, they are based on an adaption of vernacular

A small study into materials looked at the junctions between existing and new. Using a concrete as a linking material between random rubble and timber subtly links the materials together. Stepping back the structure to create shadow gaps between the new and existing.

Ackling Cook Bothy Reiach and Hall Architects

Juvet Landscape Hotel JSA

Frieze Art Fair 2011 Carmody Groakrke

A rectangular floor plan based off a calculation of square metre per person for a single living space.

To create divisions of space the cabin has been cut, dividing the plan into living space, sleeping space and utility space.

Angling the entrance and creating a apex in the living space creates hierarchy of space division.

The roof is angled to allow the most light into the living space and less into the utility and sleeping spaces.

Angling the sleeping space allows a wider area of views and starts to create some privacy.

Angling the secondary spaces to also create privacy and capture more views.

Squaring off the plan allows a flush utility wall to run against the flat back wall.

This in turn creates a private courtyard or entrance to each cabin.

The cabins can then be placed along the pathway and relate to one another with the places they create within.

Using a burnt timber cladding on one side to relate to the marine research centre and the surrounding context.

One side of the cabin to be transparent.

The side facing the pathway will be clad.

Developing on the spaces between I have set the angled cabins aside to investigate another approach.

Placing two cabins together focuses on the spaces betweens. Adding a shared utility space creates interaction.

Applying a lightweight roof over the space between creates a private courtyard.

Each cabin is simple in plan with the services hidden in the deep walls.

The same applies with the utility spaces with services in the walls.

The hipped roof cabins follow the same architectural language as the MRC.

Stepping the cabins out into the water allows for unique uninterrupted views.

The circulation routes intersect the pathway.

This framework can be repeated along the side of the island.

Due to the height of the pathway I looked into how Norwegian dealt with difficult terrain next to the water.

Creating a strong pier wall was one solution.

Creating a lightweight structure is another.

The concept involves creating lightweight infrastructure that holds accommodation.

The infrastructure can stand separate from the accommodation or be integrated within.

A possible solution could include multiple levels with circulation between.

This concept looks at stepping the cabins out into the water at different heights with communal spaces in between.

Traditional Norwegian building methods involve building out onto the water. Looking at examples of vernacular architecture along the West coast of Norway showed a traditional method of using wooden piles. Researching further into coastal villages I discovered the triangular formed cod drying structures The traditional technique of cod drying involved using the structure as tiered racks to dry out the cod on which usually took the simple sectional shape of a triangle. Interested by this structure I looked at methods of adapting the form to create a framework for cabins to be arranged within. Using two triangular structures and spanning a pathway between creates the framework for the bridge.

Using glulam timber as the structure and intersecting two of these forms together creates three V-shaped spaces. Bracing the forms using flitch beams allows for horizontal floors to be added in.

Circulation runs down the middle with triangular spaces free to place accommodation in. The concept works on the basis of the structure providing circulation between land whilst creating a framework for further development of accommodation.

The first cabin is designed to be single storey with an open floor plan.

The back wall is closed with utilities running the length of the back space.

The roof is accessible by the public and can be used as a courtyard/garden by the residents.

A possibility of adding a third structure would create heavy infrastructure which is not the intention.

Stepping cabins vertically provides individual views outwards through the structure.

Using skylights could help solve this problem.

To use the space to its maximum there could be an intermediate floor.

Using the staircase as a divide in the middle allows the services to be placed at the back.

Using a skylight to get light to the back of the cabin means the sleeping spaces can be set back.

To allow boats to pass through the bridge has been raised 5m with the end connection stretching to the highest level of the islands pathway .

The concept involves using a timber structure that acts as abridge whilst creating a framework for accommodation.

OBSERVATION TOWER TIMBER STRUCTURE FORMED INSIDE RUIN

angled inlets providing sheltered viewpoints for moments of solitude and reflection.

ith a direct connection to the Marine Research Centre, the Observation Tower acts as a linked viewing platform that provides views across the fjord. The ruin walls act as restraints for the plan, providing a basis for the tower to grow from. The ruin walls wrap around the base of the tower with the broken wall serving as an entrance. Visually it appears as though the tower is breaking out of its confines and stretching above the trees. The tower consists of 3 floors each with distinct views that the user will experience as they rise through the trees, finally breaking the treeline as they reach the top floor.

There are reflections of architectural language used in the Marine Research Centre, the structure and material have been extracted and applied to the interventions to form highly ordered structural timber interventions. The observation tower and pavilion share a more direct architectural language as they both have the same faรงade proportions and material.The observation tower and pavilion share a more direct architectural language as they both have the same faรงade proportions and material. This architectural approach defines the landscape interventions that deal with the ruin walls.

The Observation Tower is constructed in glulam, with a clear expression of structure and visible hierarchy in structural openings. The faรงade is stepped back from the structure with

Floor levels determined by the heights of the nearby trees

Each floor provides different views that look over the nearby tree canopies

Development of structure is based on the openings for views

Stepping back the skin from the structure creates separate viewing platforms

Openings are formed in a hierarchy manor with the best views at the top

A large opening is placed at the entrance to define the important elements of the tower

The towers concept is based on an expression of structure

Concepts involved testing a structure outside the ruin

Concept image exploring the weight of structure and material, not light enough

PAVILION TIMBER STRUCTURE FORMED OUTSIDE RUIN

of this, still within the pavilion canopy south facing seating is placed.

he pavilion is situated on the south side of the island close to the maritime offices. The concept behind this intervention is to make utilities easily accessible to the public whilst providing shelter and a place of relaxation.

The pavilion can be used by the public as a facility to make their own meals individually or as a party, simultaneously the pavilion can be hired out for events. With close links to the marine research facilities it is most likely to be used for facility events within the summer evenings and used as a catering facility for visitors and residents in the summer months.

The pavilionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s form is based on the footprint of the existing ruins, the rectangular plan with an open corner is abstractly replicated to form a cantilevering glulam structure that offsets from the ruin wall. The pavilionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s structure sits on the outside of the wall, unlike the observation tower, enclosing the ruin making it part of the plan. The thick stone walls separate functions within the pavilion. The walls hold free standing utility units that act as the service spaces for catering staff. Outside

The cantilevering roof is tied to the back wall by the inward angled roof beams that stem off a smaller offset square roof light. The result is a visually appealing ceiling with an exposed structure.

Concepts involved testing forms both inside and outside the ruin wall to determine what was right to take forward and develop

Concept looks at letting light into the ruin using a angled roof that provides shelter

Plan of the ruin with an angled roof that allows fumes from cooking to escape

Structure is light yet takes up a lot of the floor area inside the wall

Pavilion provides little shelter from horizontal forces; wind, rain

Concept derives from function; creating a sheltered resilient food preparation area

Concepts looked at creating roof lights to get light in and extract cooking fumes

The pavilion structure is heavy and no entrance is visible

REFERENCES

Brito Rodriguez Peter Zumthor

Carlo Scarpa Reiach and Hall Architects JSA Carmody Groakrke

Reiulf Ramstad TYIN Architects

Todd Saunders and Tommie Wilhelmsen Hall McKnight Roz Barr Architects Reiulf Ramstad

Caruso St John Carmody Groakrke