MATERALITY Architectural Design Department
Kallis, George Fall2010
Departing from our closest environment and analyzing the way we deal with it, the materiality class will focus on the processes that emerge from, and mediate between
human-nature
relationships.
emphasizes
the
artificial
processes
autonomous
self-regenerating
The
class
that
become
mechanisms
capable
of
extending its contextual influence in the environment throughout time. In order to evaluate those processes, the
acknowledgement
of
the
local
specificities
resources in the overall action becomes paramount.
and In
so doing, we expect to develop a strategy of symbiotic coexistence
between
human
activities
and
natural
environment. The seminar depicts matter as a transitive agent that both reshapes and builds the environment, understanding
the
act
of
constructing
(and
its
corollary, emptying) as the inevitable result of human habitation. strategy
Students
—based
on
will their
be
prompted
knowledge
to and
adopt
a
previous
experience—, that will be instrumental to interpret the act of design using different materials.
Environment Geometry Matter Technique Activity and Use Form
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There's just so much going on. A leap to the future one might say. Hi-tech? Frightening? Trendy? It might as well be. Walking past all these new forms, watching at a variety of experimentations with structure, materials, construction methods… one keeps wondering “what does this new place being born in the last few years wants to show?” I guess it is the highly-accelerated evolution of digital technology, translated into space, trying to fit in a rather uncomfortable matrix deriving from a different era. An era which, just a couple of kilometres to the west, has on its own been another symbol: that of the modern industrial
city. The grid: a powerful tool in the hands of the modern urbanist. Much more public
interaction I would say. Mostly ground floor with some pleasant exceptions here and there. A collage of 20th century facades and some narrow passages leading to hidden areas of contemplation complete the picture. Of course there is always the retail. An indoor market that stretches along two parallel streets reminds me of the country, where all this colourful alimentation comes from. But let's not go too far. A rather rural area, narrowed between a town and a highway is full of adventure. Small plantations along a narrow stream, scattered throughout the almost wild landscape, surely refer to a more local culture. Creativity in re-use of materials is common – but so are mosquitoes. All that having a reference of an old aqueduct, sign of another kind of p r o g r e s s o f a m u c h o l d e r a g e . A n y w a y, n o w I c a n g o t o C a n B o i x e r e s m e t r o s t a t i o n a n d g e t b a c k t o t h e c i t y.
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ENVIRONMENT 22@
the built environment at its best: a series public vegetation
of artificially controlled environments. articulated small spaces
using latest technology for precise climate control. over-designed landscape: between buildings
everything must be perfect. new trends on rambla de poble-nou
“green� architecture and landscape a casual water-fountain
design can be applied; here is a platform shadows of the high-rises
for experimentation. the perfect nature = human-controlled nature = artificial nature. scattered benches
from the moat-like water pond of torre demolished buildings
agbar to the over-detailed metal empty plots
extravaganza of the diagonal-mar park: a diagonal promenade
sample book of micro-environments low traffic streets
trying to offer the maximum comfort for the BIArch
contemporary
citizens.
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• • air-conditioning • • climate control • • strong shell • • ventilation • • HVAC • • hot and cold water supply• • planters • • plastic trees • • thermal insulation • • acoustic insulation • • blinds • • solar panels • • anti-glare systems ••
• • airconditioning • • climate control • • strong shell •• ventilation • • HVAC • • hot and cold water supply• • planters • • plastic trees • • thermal
the in-between: possibilities for temporary comfort
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insulation • •
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public space under mediapro building possibility of new
in-between environment
[between diagonal + mediapro buildings]
public interaction in-between space free flows permeable boundaries
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GEOMETRY can boixeres
adapting to the topography exploiting existing contours defining areas : using recycled materials or vegetation. Porous borders
layered levels: creating horizontal surfaces for planting
soft
minimal alterations recycling of materials environment as boundaries soft ground manipulation earth as material
response
to the existing geometry as a manmade environmental [topographical, climatic] conditions
hard the aquaduct: overcoming the altitude difference, crossing two sides of a stream
topography as obstacle overcoming existing contours strong interventions uniform structure avoiding ground contact
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hard geometry: aquaduct
pathway
dense vegetation borders
vegetation enclosure
porous boundaries
layered grounds
recycling of materials
soft hard vs
soft hard vs
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soft+hard
temporary habitat site: “under the bridge�
temporary habitat geometry: proposed
soft geometry
translucency micro-perforation subtle control of isolationintegration microclimatic control creation of a semi-private space
existing
existing enclosure [hard: under the bridge + soft: between the two river banks] new texture [controlling porosity + microperforation using similar local techniques]
hard geometry
solar protection wind protection rain protection visibility control acoustic comfort
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MATTER eixample
b. UPPER FLOORS
a. GROUND FLOOR
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I N T E R FA C E - L E V E L S O F I N T E R A C T I O N W I T H P U B L I C S PA C E
FACADE
c. ATTIC
VISUAL INTERACTION in
out
independent materials almost detached image multiple layers of materials: personally controlled interface
VISUAL INTERACTION in
out + out
surface
earth materials uniform building image different facades / constitute one multi-facade
public space: variable SIZE, TEXTURE, ACCESSIBILITY, PERCEPTION dependent on 4 SURFACES constituting its BOUNDARIES [paving, wall, trees, street edge] environmental conditions + geometry dependent on SURFACE MATERIAL treatment
TA C T I L E I N T E R A C T I O N in
out
separate texture: controlled through time + day direct public interaction dependent on the
material texture and transparency matter-energy-information exchange
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PUBLIC SPACE EDGE CONDITIONS: i surface manipulation matters
entrance: threshold specially manipulated earth
planting: edges earth vs. manipulated earth
private property: differ more manipulated earth
street: accessibility carefully manipulated earth
physical vs manipulated matter: playground: safety selected earth open space: enclosure plant on manipulated earth
special condition: path less manipulated earth
services: infrastructure modules on manipulated earth
generic condition: paving - manipulated earth
special feature: signage inscriptions on manipulated earth
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PUBLIC SPACE EDGE CONDITIONS: ii threshold matters THRESHOLD 2: STREET PROTECTION vegetation as material modules of greenery defining space [safety-visual comfort]
THRESHOLD 1: PUBLIC-PRIVATE variable material - different properties alteration of earth manipulation [wood-stone-masonry-glass-metal]
levels of matter manipulation – accessibility + use control
condition: private entrance light metallic barrier
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condition: inviting glass-transparency, wood
condition: controlled entry strong metal - movable
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condition: no access strong metal, opaque stone
side
PUBLIC SPACE EDGE CONDITIONS: iii enclosure matters
top
physical state matter as enclosure
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CARRER DE ARAGĂ“:
L A C K O F N AT U R A L M AT T E R
lack of nature as material
L A C K O F E N C LO S E D P U B L I C S PA C E
no enclosed public space
new enclosed public space lifted green habitat
I N V E R T E D B A L C O N I E S : T E M P O R A R Y PA R A S I T E H A B I TAT [ S ]
vegetation
public-private interface: low-tech non-opaque
sun control
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fabric
recycled scrap bamboo
wicker
visibility control
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filigree/controlled opened-up/ornamented
solid/perforated
solid+image
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technique[s] of inner facade
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control methods TO between TO inside and outside
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technique[s] of outer facade
separation area: between facades
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ACTIVITY AND USE eixample
how can the area of transition between the interior and the exterior space of the ”eixample manzanas” be manipulated to allow for public activation of the interior?
pre-requisites for activity
transition networks transparency--opacity
infrastructure
open--closed
supply networks
accessibility
urban furniture
exposed--hidden free--restricted
regulations
mechanisms allowing for “activation”
activity / use internal (private)
going to / coming from
going to / coming from
external (public)
space of transition
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regulations: pedestrian crossing accessibility: transparent/exposed
infrastructure: playground
accessibility: open/inviting
infrastructure-accessibility: light post
infrastructure: supply networks-water
infrastructure: urban furniture
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public activity
public activity extension
private activity extension
private activity
i n te r t w i n i n g : e x te n s i o n of p u b l i c a c t i v i t y i n to p r i va te s pa c e
shop
arcade
bar/cafĂŠ
passage - public courtyard
underground parking
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FROM PRIVATE TO PUBLIC ACTIVITY FROM PUBLIC TO PRIVATE ACTIVITY
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from horizontal ground-level public activity to multi-level public + private interactivity
new public space = transition space between street + inner courtyard = temporary habitat for temporary activities
inserted across private space
infrastructure accessibility
public activators regulations
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FORM eixample
how can the area of transition between the street and the courtyard of eixample allow for public activation?
“CROSSING” EIXAMPLE BLOCKS
going to / coming from
internal
external
mercat de la Concepció
passatge de la Concepció
THE TRANSITION AREA BETWEEN STREET AND COURTYARD: ALLOWING FOR PUBLIC ACTIVATION
PASSAGE
MARKET
going to / coming from EXTERIOR 1 PUBLIC TRAFFIC CITY SCALE
SPACE OF TRANSITION PRIVATE SPACE (APARTMENT, OFFICE)
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EXTERIOR 2 PRIVATE [PUBLIC] CONTEMPLATION BLOCK SCALE
“PASSIVE CROSSING” THE GENERIC PLAN: CERDA’S BLOCK TYPOLOGIES VISION (1859)
ALTERATION OF THE GENERAL BLOCK TYPOLOGY: FROM MASS ON VOID BETWEEN VEGETATION TO VOID IN MASS.
PUBLIC COURTYARD
boulevard rosa - fundació Tapiés
jardins de la torre de les aigües
GARDEN
ARCADES
PRIVATE P U B L I C PRIVATE
jardins de rector oliveras
CLEAR DISTINCTION AND SEPARATION BETWEEN INNER AND OUTER ENVIRONMENT OF THE BLOCK
PRIVATE P U B L I C HOW IS “ACTIVE CROSSING” ACHIEVED? EXCEPTIONS OF THE GRID - PUBLIC ACTIVITY CROSSING PRIVATE AND ENTERING THE COURTYARD
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PRIVATE
P U B L I C PRIVATE SEMI PRIVATE
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BUILDING + PARK
1. “CAR CROSSING”: PARKING AREAS
SHOP ARCADE
MARKET
SHOP ARCADE
CHURCH AND PUBLIC BUILDING
TYPOLOGY EXCEPTION
2. “FUNCTIONAL CROSSING”: BUILDINGS + OPEN PUBLIC SPACES
PASSAGE
RAMP ACCESS
STREET TYPOLOGES
EXCEPTION: PLAZA CREATION
PUBLIC FACILITIES
PLAYGROUND FACILITIES
2. “CROSSING MECHANISMS”: PUBLIC ACCESSIBILITY INFRASTRUCTURE
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FROM PASSIVE (PRIVATE) TO ACTIVE (PUBLIC) TRANSITION: “FORMS OF CROSSING” STREET
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OVER-GROUND PARKING - ON COURTYARD
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BUILDING / ARCADE / PARKING GEOMETRY DERIVING FROM PROPERTY
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STREET
COURTYARD (PUBLIC)
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PASSAGE CROSSING COURTYARD BECOMES PUBLIC DIFFERENT PROXIMITY WITH PRIVATE
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STREET
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PUBLIC FACILITY STREET