MOMENT
EXTERIOR: SOUTH MOMENTUM IS GÖTEBORGS NEW TRAIN STATION AND THE CITY´S PREMIERE SHOWROOM OF ATTRACTIONS AND CURRENT EVENTS. BOTH FOR THE VISITOR AND FOR THE RESIDENT.
FLOWS AND COMMUTER CONTEXT
INTERIOR: MAIN LOUNGE SITE PLAN 1:400
VOLUME ANALYSIS
TRANSPARENCY AND FUNCTIONALITY IS FACILITATING TRANSPORT IN A NEW AND INNOVATIVE WAY AND THE ACTIVITY CENTER SHOWS OFF THE BEST THE CITY HAS TO OFFER. THE BUILDING IS BASED ON A VISIBLE WOODEN STRUCTURE COMBINED WITH AUTOMATIC SHADING IN THE FACADE.
UNDERGROUND
MOVEMENT IS PLAYING A CENTRAL ROLE ON THE SITE AS WELL AS IN THE STATION CONCEPT.
URBAN CONTEXT
For the transfering long distance commuter and the local citizens, finding your connecting tram or bus is easy.
The circulation of flows remains as they are today apart from new connections with the mezzanine plan.
A horizontal volume would allow several access locations around the site.
BUILDING CONCEPT
TARGET USERS The visiting family
A vertical volume on the site would complicate communcation and accessibility.
Long distance commuters to workplaces in the city
Former car drivers, now bicycling
Students commuting to Chalmers and the University
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The existing building
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To allow access from the corner, the volume is adapted
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The footprint of the building is projected to the plan of the site
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The shape is softened to further simplify access
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The footprint is inverted creating a sheltered space
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Interior function volumes are allowed to penetrate the roof
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A single story volume fills the new footprint
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The important connection to the mezzanine is emphasized by a large gesture
benfits from the new station and city showroom by: being presented on arrival with what Göteborg has to offer.
finding their way easily from the platform to their next transportation.
an easy and safe way of making the transition to a more carbon neutral life.
better communcations and information on current events.
EXISTING BUILDING ON SITE
The existing triangular building on the site.
The building offers access to major commuter flows.
EVENT CONTEXT Ullevi
The volume allows circulation on the site.
Scandinavium
Gothia Towers
The building is cut off from the trams and buses as well as the sunny side in the south.
PROGRAMME
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Universeum
VOLUME IMPACT
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Götaplatsen
SKÅNEG
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PUBLIC SPACE
Momentum Liseberg
Museum of world culture
TOILETS
LOUNGE
ÖRGRYTEVÄGEN CAFÉ
8.5m KITCHEN
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NDA
The building sits in the heart of Göteborg´s event area and connects the important flows of tourists and visitors.
MÖL
SHOPS / STORAGE
UTITLITY / VENTILATION
TRAFFIC CONTROL CENTRE
7m 8m
By letting the interior volume draw back from the facade, the volume impact is reduced.
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Area for
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