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KRADS ARCHITECTURE Iceland / Denmark 101 Reykjavík / 8000 Århus C Hafnarstræti 19, 2nd floor / Mejlgade 51a, ground floor Issue#3 / 4th QUARTER november 2009

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KRADS ARCHITECTURE is a young architects practice based in Denmark and Iceland. Our field of expertise ranges from building design & urban planning to concept designs, research and development. With a commitment to creating innovative and unique projects it is our ambition to push the architecture of today and through our work create a vision for tomorrow. KRADS was founded in 2006 and has despite young age been awarded in several competitions and gathered in it´s portfolio a large number of successfully realized projects - including a 20.000 m2 shopping centre, a number of private family houses, interior- and exhibition designs. Our work has also included web-design and graphic-design for marketing purposes.

Our office works with a certain mindset, and a set of values, that secure the quality and high standard of every project the practice participates in. Working with both public and private clients we believe in the importance of a close collaboration between all parties involved. With a focus on developing networks between different professions we encourage collaborations every time we believe it benefits the project at hand. Turn off the autopilot - think before doing. As simple as it may sound this healthy motto seems often to be overlooked in our profession. The quality of any given building or urban environment is without doubt proportional to the investments made in the developing phase of each project. The period of contemplation and debate leading to conclusions that are developed further and nurtured during the projects realization is of great importance. A vital part of our ideology can thus best be described as the absence of a certain ideology. As the premises of each project differ from one another so should the respective design strategies and results as well. With this mindset it is our ambition to secure every project it´s own identity and uniqueness.

KRADS PROJECTS KAUPTÚN / Shopping / 20.000 m2 / IS VILLA CHESS / Residence / 310 m2 / IS VILLA VIEW / Residence / 210 m2 / IS VILLA V / Residence / 250 m2 / IS VILLA SPLIT / Residence / 370 m2 / IS VILLA PAR X / Residence / 700 m2 / IS VILLA REX / Residence / 250 m2 / IS VILLA TWIN / Residence / 900 m2 / IS KIÐJABERG / Leisure / 300 m2 / IS A-HÚS / Office - interior / 350 m2 / IS PARPAR / Residence / 550 m2 / IS PARFAR / Residence / 650 m2 / IS DERMOLOGICA / shop - interior / DK KOMATSU / Commercial / 2500 m2 / DK GALTEN / Commercial / 450 m2 / DK BYOASEN / Mixed / 35.000 m2 / DK PBS / Office / 1200 m2 / DK SAMSHUS / Leisure / 250 m2 / DK

COMPETITIONS KAUPTÚN / Shopping / 1.st. Prize / IS KVOSIN / Planning / 2.nd. Prize / IS CHURCH CPH / Idea project / H.M. / DK EUROPAN 09 / Planning / DK EUROPAN 09 / Planning / Austria DELFT ARCHI / Idea project / Holland UNION STATION 2020 / Idea Project / USA VATNSMÝRI / Planning / IS MÅLØV AKSEN / Planning / DK HATLEHOL KYRKJE / Religion / Norway LANDSBANKI / Office - Planning / IS URRIÐAKOT / Housing / IS HEILSUGÆSLA ÁRBÆ / Health / IS

Kristján Eggertsson

Kristján Örn Kjartansson

Kristoffer Juhl Beilman

Mads Bay Møller

architect FAÍ / MAA, partner tlf.: +354 664 02 20 mail : krissi@krads.info

architect FAÍ / MAA, partner tlf.: +354 664 02 22 mail : kris@krads.info

architect MAA, partner tlf.: +45 27 28 67 92 mail : kristoffer@krads.info

architect MAA, partner tlf.: +45 27 82 95 42 mail : mads@krads.info

CURRICULUM VITAE :

KRADS ARCHITECTURE :

Founds KRADS in 2006

Enters as a partner in KRADS in 2007

Founds KRADS in 2006

EARLIER WORK :

WORK DURING SCHOOL :

Freelance work / Iceland / 2006 THG Architects / Iceland / 2005 -06 aart Architects / Denmark / 2003-05 3XN Architects / Denmark / 2003

WORK DURING SCHOOL :

aart Architects / Denmark / 2001-02 SHL Architects / Denmark / 2000

WORK AT INTERNSHIP :

Ivan Kroupa Architecti / Czech Rep. / Prag / 1999 Eric Van Egeraat Architects / Czech Rep. / Prag / 1999

PROJECTS DURING SCHOOL :

Icelandic Ambassador´s Residence in Berlin Osaka City Center Reykjavík Ministersbuilding IT & Architecture The Future University The Future Fridge

SCHOOL :

Diploma project “Hotel 101” at Aarhus School of Architecture / 2003 Aarhus School of Architecture / 1996-2003 University of Iceland / Philosophy / 1994-95 Aarhus University / Philosophy / 1995-96 Student from Reykjavík Gymnasium / 1993

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Born in Reykjavík / Iceland / 15. august 1973

SHL Architects / Denmark / 2004-06 Good People Advertising / Iceland / 1997-98

WORK DURING SCHOOL :

aart Architects / Denmark / 2002-03 SHL Architects / Denmark / 1999-2001 Good People Advertising / Iceland / 1997-98

WORK AT INTERNSHIP :

SHL Architects / Denmark / 2004-07

Kjaer & Richter Architects / 2001 Prisme Architects / 2000

WORK AT INTERNSHIP :

Pluskontoret Architects / Denmark / Aarhus / 2001-02

MVRDV Architects / Holland / R’dam / 2001

PROJECTS DURING SCHOOL :

Icelandic Ambassador´s Residence in Berlin Osaka City Center Reykjavík Ministersbuilding IT & Architecture The Future University The Future Fridge

SCHOOL :

Diploma project “Creative Workplace” at Aarhus School of Architecture / 2004 Aarhus School of Architecture / 1998-2004 Student from Reykjavík Gymnasium / 1996

STARTS HERE :

Born in Reykjavík / Iceland / 4. january 1976

PROJECTS DURING SCHOOL :

SHL Architects / Denmark / 2004-06

Xefirotatch Architects / USA / LA / 2001-02

WORK AT INTERNSHIP :

CEBRA Architects / Denmark / Aarhus / 2002-03

PROJECTS DURING SCHOOL :

3D visuals for “Landbrugets Rådgivningscenter” in Skejby Summerhouse for a private client Furniture design for Pluskontoret Architects

Icelandic Ambassador´s Residence in Berlin Osaka City Center Reykjavík Ministersbuilding IT & Architecture The Future University

SCHOOL :

Diploma project “Offshore base & Airlink Esbjerg” at Aarhus School of Architecture / 2004 Aarhus School of Architecture / 1998-2004 Student from Esbjerg Statskole / 1998

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Born in Esbjerg / Denmark / 11. marts 1978

Diploma project “Miljømall ´et rekreativt funktionsfelt” at Aarhus School of Architecture / 2004 Aarhus School of Architecture / 1998-2004 SCI_Arc School of Architecture / 2001-02 Krabbesholm Kunsthøjskole / 1997 Student from Vestjysk Gymnasium 1994

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Born in Rosmus / Denmark / 14. december 1975

DERMOLOGICA /// CLINIC & SHOP - INTERIOR / AARHUS / DENMARK / COLLABORATION WITH JEPCO-OFFICE / PHOTO : RUNI@PHOTOPOP.DK / ANNOMINATED FOR THE FORUM AID AWARDS 2009 ///

Kvosin // Reykjavík Centrum An invited competition for the urban development of the historical downtown area of Reykjavík, Iceland. Awarded 2nd prize. CREDITS : KRADS ARCHITECTURE : Kristján Eggertsson // Kristján Örn Kjartansson // Mads Bay Møller // Andri Gunnar Lyngberg // Guja Dögg Hauksdóttir CONSULTANTS : Sruli Recht // Designer Einar Mar Þórðarsson // Political Science

On the last day of winter, 2007, there was a big fire in the heart of downtown Reykjavík. Three historical buildings were engulfed in the fire and thus the heated debate started; should the buildings be rebuilt in (one of) their original forms or not? The competition proposal adresses the issues concerning the demolished buildings, but more importantly, proposes a plan for the rejuvenation of the neighbouring downtown areas. The proposal suggests 3 main operations that are important for improving the quality of urban life in the historic center.

First of all... As far as the demolished historic building goes, the proposal does not suggest to try to reconstruct them in one of their previous states. Instead we propose to continue to weave the urban fabric and to remember the buildings by leaving traces of the bygone era in a new structure.

Number one To strengthen the main axes and connections between central focal points such as; Austurvöllur, Lækjartorg, the proposed Reykjatorg by the new MusicHall, Bankastræti and Laugavegur - as well as the green and sheltered backyards.

Number two To strengthen certain fields within the area, amongst others the public square LĂŚkjartorg and the sheltered backyards.

Number three To put in certain incentives, or generators, that will promote the desired urbanity of a lively downtown area. These incentives present themselves either as new buildings or as redefinitions of existing buildings and outdoor areas.

MÅLØV NETWORK INVITED COMPETITION JUNE 2008 SLA + SLETH + KRADS + OLUF JØRGENSEN

MÅLØV NETWORK Is a new field of posibillities creating identity for Måløv. Plaza’s and streets allow new ways of usage and spreads activity through out the axis, 24 hours a day and during all seasons.Maaloev Network invites all citizens of Måløv to join activities in these splendid surroundings. Become part of the network!

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Maaloev Network is a series of urban spaces organized as a flexible an modular narrative. The main concept brings coherence and system to the future of Måløv. The concept underlines the city’s potential and adds to the posibillities of Maaloev. Maaloev Network is city space without disturbing barriers and boundaries. City space that acts as the framework for activzity, adventures and inspiration for the citizens of Måløv. Our proposal organizes the central spaces of the axis in four categories based on the excisting qualities and functions. Four spaces make up the journey from the library square to the Måløv trainstation. The featured spaces are “The Parking Plaza”, “The Shopping Street”, “The City Forrest” and “The Station Square”.

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SAME BUT DIFFERENT Måløv aksen should be an active cityspace that reaches beyond the boundaries of the area defined as the axis. There is a potential in defining The axis as a larger and sprawlwd area. The adjacent spaces connects and interacts into a series of evolving spaces. A network of spaces and potentials emerges, all from the central axis of Måløv. Our proposal defines the axis it self as four spaces. The spaces has individual identities and offeres different activities. But they interacts as a spacial flow that makes up the axis. The four spaces are all part of a larger landscape that offers functionallity, logic paths for the people passing through and excitement for the adventureous mind that explores the potential of the Måløv Network.

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KONCEPT & FORM The four spaces each have their specific characteristics. Each space has it’s own individual material that coveres the surface from one facade to another. The surface binds the space together as a landscape and the surfaces connects into an ever evolving landscape along the axis. The different landscapes are all derived from a modular framework wich expresses it self in the pattern of the surfaces, pavement and light grid. The framework ajusts and adapts to the specifik space and its characteristics by different grid size. The concept is the rigid and modular framework that adapts to the local needs and circumstances. An example is the Station Square where the sooftly shaped terrain is a contrast to the rigid grid of the lights and pavement. The grid is aligned to the axis main direction along Stationsgade’s facades.

# 01 THE STATION SQUARE - CRESSROADS OF THE CITY We are skeptical towards beliving the Station Square to become an attractive space for accommodation in the traditional sense but we believe that this space has the potential to become a very powerful icon to Måløv and Søndergård central transit. Stage 01 is classified as a landscape of moving lines, blurred barriers and a flow of transitions. Through the continuous and stretched ceiling of light, reflective of the bright lining of fields in Thermoplastics on a asphalt surface, we can intensify the lighting level and create a overview and transperans for the whole.

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Here the users can get an overview and a contact with the adjacent urban spaces. The large differences in terrain and assembled in a landscape as a staircase, captures a masked terrain in clear boxes in a 2 x 2 meters grid. Step hights have a scale in addition to vertical movement and can be used for various purposes such as exhibition or just a chance to meet. The surface moves across Stationsvej with still regularly fields ascent against the hill with the great staircase where you meet along the way. The idea is that this is a more udesignede and green space.Steps disseminate a transition by gradual disintegration of the coating to the forest soil and vegetation.

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The shopping street is a closed street environment and urban space where Måløv People meet and shop. The street has great flow into lengthwise but simultaneously across from the adjacent parking areas. This, together with the many outdoor elements and terrain differences gives an uneven and inconsistent experience of the space. We propose to deal with this through simple measures which will bring together street and space to create optimal conditions for trade, road users and flow. We do not think that terrain differences and furniture needs to be as dominant in the experience, this means that we are proposing to work with staircases, lighting and planting as they are - as simple free-standing elements. The pavement occur as a dense system of granite tiles in a regular light gray toned pattern, it will relate to other areas of the network with continuous lines of the tile pattern.

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The space in front of the library has the potential to be the new meeting place for the entire city. We want to open the space and provide area of residence and multi-use. The site is now split into two - a traffic area and a green residence space. By removing the barriers and compensate for the contrast, we can create one coherent area to take account of the car but also for residents. In a large network of masked fields of fortified concrete, zones of dissolved green, armored fields and completely green grass fields. This system solves both parking, traffic and accommodation - while the possibility of entire space can be exploited jointly. The Square crosses MĂĽlĂ¸v Hovedgade and connects to the facades on the south side of the road to create a speed reduction and overall united sensation of space. The coating is a total blanket of fields of 5 x 5 meters with a green liquid patterns. Lighting is also here a smooth carpet of standard lamps scattered in the green zones and along the road.

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A cut-out from the urban fabric. The slice includes various different high rises and the urban life between the buildings.

CONCEPT The slice is rotated 90Âş - creating the vertical city.

A new member of Chicagoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family of skyscrapers is born.

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Traditional high-rise with the public programs confined to the lowest levels.

In the Vertical City programs relating to the public are raised towards the sky.

The spinal chord of urban life is centered in the structure securing an efficient layout of each individual building.

The roof of each volume is programmed for public use creating a vertical chain of parks, plazas and recreational areas.

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Union Plaza is created by elevating the high-rise. A connection between Union Station and the Chicago River is achieved.

A new icon for Chicago celebrating the values of Burnham & Bennettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s visionary plan

UNION PLAZA VERTICAL CITY Chicago is renowned for its number of public parks, famous for giving birth to the world’s first skyscraper and recogniz-ed as a metropolis that in its structure masters the choreo-graphy of urban movement. This proposal is a loving tribute to the inherent qualities of the city and it’s history. The new dynamic center has two key components; the Union Plaza and the Vertical City. A vibrating metropolitan plaza, celebrating the dynamics of the transit’s constant state of flux, and a reinvention of the skyscraper through a site specific structure - incorporating the diverse characteristics of Chicago.

In respect of Union Station, the historic building is kept almost entirely in its original form with its importance enhanced by the new adjacent Union Plaza. The Great Hall is given a new life as a connection point between the West Loop Transportation Center and the HSR-platforms. The perforated plaza, above the platforms, is conceived as a vibrating urban juncture between horizontal and vertical movements – between the underlying flow of high speed trains, the Chicago river and the stream of people traveling through the vertical city. Elevated above the plaza, the Vertical City can be viewed as a condensed sampling of the unique urban fabric of Chicago – a slice of the city that has been rotated 90 degrees. A collection of “horizontal” skyscrapers each with their individual program and

identity; streets, sidewalks and parks, stacked on top of each other. Programmatically tipping our hat to Burnham & Bennett’s Plan of Chicago, a vertical chain of public parks and recreational areas is introduced throughout the structure. The proposal’s ambition is to create a strong landmark for Chicago, rooted in the city’s genus loci, and at the same time challenge the traditional typology of plinths and towers.

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THE CHURCH WITHIN THE CITY & THE CITY WITHIN THE CHURCH The city church is evolving - not under closure... The future offers a strong relation between the cityscape and the internal space of the church. The activity and life within the church should reflect the surrounding society. The church will contribute to the multiplicity and balance of society in a positive manner. The contribution is based on the idea of openness and the basic compassionate values and principles of the church. The space and function of the church is not under closure but is evolving in sync with itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surroundings. A focus on open-mindedness, humanity within the church and the dynamics and diversity of the city, will position the modern city church as a cultural hub and again include it in the social and cultural awareness of the citizens. The city church is a historically founded asset in the future evolution of the city.

Based on the qualities of the city and the church, future relations between Lithauns Square and Gethsemane Church will blossom. Lithauns Square, partly sport grounds and partly a park, has direct physical relations to the nearby elementary school and recreation center. Lithauns Square is bussing with activity and reflects the diversity of Vesterbro.

Gethsemane Church is situated just next to Lithauns Square. The physical and mental boundary between church and square can nevertheless seem difficult to overcome. If the boundaries are overcome a new field of possibilities emerges and relations between city and church will blossom and the two will nourish each other.

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THE CITY Unity and closeness are the characteristics of Vesterbro. The cultural scene of Vesterbro is alive and kicking. It is based on volunteer work and is the base of several cultural icons on the national scene.

Vesterbro is a complex society consisting of people with diverse social and cultural history. Vesterbro is a vigorous society. It consists of young and old, the hip and trendy, social outcasts, the poor and the rich. Vesterbro builds on a high density which also is reflected in the close knit relations between the citizens. It is a working class district with dense housing and a history of hard physical labour. This is the foundation of a social and cultural awareness that crosses all boundaries. Vesterbro offers cultural diversity and all sorts of amusement, temptation and salvation. It all adds up to a society with one strong identity – Vesterbro!

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THE CHURCH Traditionally the church is a characteristic architectural and cultural landmark. Historically the church was a significant centre of society. Churches within cities have always had social and cultural significance. The church plays a natural part in a working class neighborhood like Vesterbro. At the beginning of the 20th. century the church offered things like child care, Sunday school, youth activities and social services. These activities helped the church to find it’s place in society and to create a bond between the church and the citizens. The church was an active part of everyday life and made its mark on the society. Today the church primarily makes its mark in a historical context. Activity in the church has declined and the churches act as historical monuments in the cityscape. Religion does not play the same part in society as it used to. The city and the church are no longer connected in the same way they used to be. The social and cultural appeal is gone and its responsibilities are now taken care of by the governmental institutions of society.

This development of the church and its role in society shouldn’t lead to closure of the church. The basic human values will never go out of “fashion” and are still a vital part of society, though the church is no longer the sole provider of these values. Charity and humanity are strong traditions that cross social and cultural boundaries.

THE ARCHITECTURE The city church is evolving - not under closure... The proposal establishes a field of opportunities between Gethsemane Church and Lithauns Square. The proposal rethinks existing spatial boundaries and creates new spaces for varying functions and activities within the church and square. We are rethinking the church within the city & the city within the church. Gethsemane Church is known by its place in the districts dense city structure. The city church is part of the facade line but stands out from the other buildings because of its architectural characteristics and ornamental features.

Bringing the City into the Church and the Church into the City

The problem is that contrary to its architectural characteristics the church is almost invisible in an urban reality. The boundary between church and city are significant, mentally and physically. If you step across the physical boundary a unique architectural space is revealed. We wish to preserve this experience but also push the physical boundaries between city and church. In time this will also push the mental boundary. We push the boundaries with respect for the existing architectural characteristics but the proposal gives the church a distinct new profile. We read and accept the historical DNA and use our understanding of the existing architecture to manipulate, and stage the space, surfaces and ornaments in a new fashion. The result is a merge between the space of the church and that of the cityscape. A field of opportunity where the city reflects itself in the church and the church reflects itself in the city.

The proposal preserves the church as a significant historical and architectural building. It reintroduces the church as a beacon in the city. The proposal is a modern architectural adaptation of the relation between city and church. It will create new possibilities and add a new dimension to the function and significance of the church. The classic church space is preserved and concentrated in the proposal. The church space opens up towards the city and the internal spaces of the church, including the church courtyard, are reconnected in new ways. The main stair is the existing footprint of the church and creates a boundary between church and city. The stair is pushed into the church and reconfigured to create spatial diversity. The street surface is pulled into the church leading the way for new activities and exploring the existing church space. The proposal is configured within the churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own architectural DNA. The significant â&#x20AC;&#x153;Zig-Zagâ&#x20AC;? profile is adapted into a spatial evolution that creates a complete concept for the relation between Gethsemane Church and Lithauns Square. The concept creates open surfaces, sculptural stairs and platforms as well as secluded cave like spaces.

Lifting up the Church facades and boundaries are broken down.

LIFE WITHIN THE CITY CHURCH The proposal is a modern contemporary adaptation of the relation between city and church. The proposal creates possibilities for new activities and spatial relations. Gethsemane Church will turn into a cultural asset in the local society and in the city as a whole. It will be a contributor to the cultural scene of Vesterbro. Gethsemane Church will gather functions and activities of general human and cultural interest within its walls. You might go there to participate in, or experience, singing and music, have a good meal or stay at the hostel. Activities that bring people together despite their social and cultural background.

The church opens its doors an invites you inside. It operates in relation to Lithauns Square and hosts activities from urban performance to traditional ceremonies of the church. You can go to church to experience your society, gather knowledge, participate in networking activities or just simply to meet with your friends or read the paper. Under the church you find the crypt. Here you find the workshop that is directly connected to the church courtyard. The facilities are used by the school and the youth-center during the daytime. At nighttime creativity still flourishes. Sculptures are formed, new art emerges from the bare canvas and

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fresh ideas float to the surface. At nighttime sweet music reaches your ears. In the main church space musicians are tuning their instruments - some days they just practice their skills but tonight you can experience them in concert. The spectators find their place on the classic church benches or in one of the new plateaus that are a part of the new church space.

The city church has come to life - new and old activities mix and unfold side by side, breaking boundaries of cultural and social background. The church takes an active part in society spreading a positive message of charity and humanity - through spoken word but foremost by setting a positive example and being an inspiring and visible part of the society.

On the balcony above the church space you will find the library, a collection of contemporary literature provided by the local public library. It provides you inspiration and knowledge and in the old bell tower you will find a quiet spot for studying.

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THE BRIEF TO CREATE A SIGNATURE BUILDING, A LANDMARK BY THE HIGHWAY EXPRESSING THE VALUES OF KOMATSU TO CREATE A BUILDING LOGISTICALLY OPTIMIZED FOR MAINTAINING, EXHIBITING AND SELLING HEAVY DUTY MACHINES TO CREATE A BUILDING THAT IS EXPOSED TOWARDS THE HIGHWAY TO CREATE A BUILDING WITH THE OPTIMAL LOGISTICS FOR A BUSINESS

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A BUILDING WITH THE FOLLOWING MAIN FUNCTIONS: ADMINISTRATION+OFFICE+SHOWROOM+ STORAGE+MECHANICAL WORKSHOP

THE “SEPARATED CLUSTERS” CONCEPT

ORIGINAL PROPOSAL

THE “WRAPPED” CONCEPT

ALTERNATIVE 1B

THE FINAL SOLUTION IS A MARRIAGE OF 2 CONCEPTS; LINED UP & UNDER ONE ROOF

THE “LINED UP” CONCEPT 2B ALTERNATIVE

THE “UNDER ONE ROOF” CONCEPT

ALTERNATIVE 2C

WE SEEK AN ARCHITECTURE THAT EXPRESSES THE TECHNOLOGY AND TECHTONICS OF THE HEAVY MACHINERY THAT CONSTITUTES THE IDENTITY OF KOMATSU

FACADE STUDY 04

FACADE STUDY 02

C E B R A

FACADE STUDY 08

C E B R A

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THE PROJECT SITE 24.635 m2

MAIN BUILDING + WASH BUILDING (2185 m2 + 502 m2 ) TOTAL : 2690 m2

THE BUILDING

GEOMETRICALLY THE HOUSE IS BASED ON THE TRIANGLE THE ENTRANCE FACADE AND THE FACADE FACING THE HIGHWAY ARE RISING DRAMATICALLY FROM A HEIGHT OF 3 METERS TOWARDS A PEAK OF 12 METERS. THE DYNAMICS OF THE TILTED TRIANGLE ARE ENHANCED WHEN EXPERIENCED IN MOTION - CATCHING THE ATTENTION OF DRIVERS BY.

FACADES THE MECHANINCAL WORKSHOP / GARAGE

TOWARDS THE HIGHWAY

TOWARDS THE MAIN ENTRANCE

ARIAL VIEW

PLANS MAINBUILDING AND WASH BUILDING

ADMINISTRATION + SHOWROOM 547 M2

MAINBUILDING

SHOP + STORAGE 994M2

OUTDOOR STORAGE 220M2 CANTINA + KITCHEN 170M2 WASH BUILDING Automatisk ledhejseport Kompressor Div. på paller

KOMPRESSORRUM

Dæk

Damprenser MILJØRUM

Containere

VASKEPLADS / KOLDHAL

LINKING LINZ A PROJECT OF MULTIDIMENSIONAL VALUES

The project site is wedged between suburban Linz and the city center: it is an island created by and isolated from the rest of the urban fabric by a sea of traffic that surges in and out of the city. Two major roads converge at the southern tip of the site, only to diverge again and continue along the eastern and western periphery. A major public transportation interchange traverses the site, further underlining the existing dichotomy: an isolated space trapped in the middle of activity that is unable to utilize the multitude of connections that surround it. The existing conditions surrounding the site have the potential to form a unique foundation for the transformation strategy that drives the project. Therefore, instead of adopting an approach that aims to restrain or replace these conditions, the project assigns new values to them and with the introduction of new programs, creates an organized, flexible and multi-dimensional platform for urban life to flourish. The project as a whole, is a dynamic urban vessel that connects and redirects the mobile networks around it, creating interfaces between the occasional passerby, the commuter, the local resident, the one-stop shopper and ultimately the visitor. At the same time, with a strong commercial and recreational identity, it is the new attractor at the gates of the city. And for this reason, the main task of the project is to orchestrate the diversified landscape of speed and movement: to convince the passers-by to slow down, pass through, stop up and perhaps stay a while longer, in order to generate diverse urban interaction. It addresses local residents and occasional passers-by alike, encouraging them to cross over and discover this varied landscape that is built from very familiar urban and social elements. The project recognizes also the potential in re-assigning values and lays out a programmatic structure over the existing conditions of the site, instead of reverting to tabula rasa. The siteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique location at this particular crossroads is viewed as an advantage, while the disadvantages of congestion, noise and pollution are avoided with the assistance of careful architectural maneuvers and other counter-forces present on the site, such as the green noise barrier belt to the northwest. dB-

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1st Generator Elevating - Connecting - Attracting

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2nd Generator Extending - Opening - Exchanging - Transforming

Grown Noise Protection

Iconic High Rise

The Wilderness Accepted Commercial Facility Urban Block Edge

Pinpointing Existing Conditions

Short - Circuiting the Public Flow

Vocational School

Major Public Transportation Interchange

Senior Citizen Home Highrise Building

Potential Clients Missing Common Ground

Island Surrounded by Streams of Traffic

1st Generator

Multi Dimentional Public Space

Reorganizing the Parking Area Keeping the Wilderness Renewing the Edge 2nd Generator

Generators Revitalise the Neighborhood

Southern Entrance Point and Public Plaza

A Chain of Maneuvers is Linking the Area

One of the key elements of the project is a large-impact development to the north of the study site, a new urban hub which not only performs as a link between surrounding areas and different user groups but also becomes a major destination in itself. A secondary magnet and point of entry is created at the southern end of the site, a much needed gateway into the city at this important crossroads. The area that stretches in between, then takes on a new character as it is transformed by the tension between these two key anchor points. Here, the project utilizes a long-term development strategy based on opportunity, where a series of small interventions initiate a gradual yet constant change in typology.

WILDERNESS The wilderness neighboring the home improvement store is maintained as a new “frontyard” for the urban block edge as well as a potential buffer in this diversified inner milieu.

2ND GENERATOR A new commercial structure is proposed at the southern gateway, marking the new entrance by means of a gentle “lift” in architectural massing. A public plaza that invites the passers-by as well as the residents of the island lies beyond the entry, enveloped by the commercial center.

SURFACE PARKING The existing over ground parking will be re-configured to include slightly raised green platforms dispersed throughout, helping to generate an identity much different from the existing. It is conceivable that the structure immediately to the east of the high-rise residential blocks could operate as a car repair/workshop, providing the residents of the island with a better organized alternative and maintain this vital social space in the neighborhood.

HOVERING ROOF The main pedestrian interchange, the tram station at the junction of Wienerstrasse and Glimpfingerstrasse is regarded as a pivotal resource for the site since it is a central hub of movement and activity. The project catches this flow by means of a hovering roof structure, the first of a series of links that extend out to the surrounding area from the new magnet development.

EDGE TRANSFORMATION It is envisioned that the urban block edge will be â&#x20AC;&#x153;restoredâ&#x20AC;? in fragments through a long process; where the new buildings will be programmed as infill structures oriented with terraces towards the wilderness, and set back from the street, carving out a generous sidewalk on the periphery.

SITEPLAN The project extends over to the city by means of a series of bridges that span over the traffic surrounding the island. The roof extending over the tram station is an architectural signifier, a direct invitation to the passengers, leading them comfortably towards the building. Similarly, a delicate bridge stretches over to the vocational school on one side while a bridge to the west addresses the elderly population who reside across Wankm端llerhofstrasse. Raising the pedestrian access above traffic flow makes the building much more accessible to a variety of potential pedestrian clients, while giving the driving clients their right of way.

PROJECT SITE VALUES The main point of “access” is located at the south-eastern corner of the project site, utilizing an already existing major infrastructure hub with its public transportation interchange. All smooth access systems such as bridges, ramps, elevators and travelators are located at the periphery, creating a porous urban edge while maintaining the full flexibility of the interior space by keeping it free from infrastructural access systems. “Parking” is resolved in two levels in an elevated base, allowing natural light and air to penetrate this zone. While first level is basically reserved for parking, only half of the second level is occupied by this facility, which service the supermarket placed on the same level, creating a direct drive-in shopping experience. “Park+Shop” is viewed as a flexible area, where space is negotiated between the main anchor, the supermarket, and parking, depending on need. The two bridge links/ skywalks, that anchor the project on the site traverse “Tradefloor”; drawing visitors directly into an urban street-like experience. On Tradefloor lies a network of shops, as well as recreational facilities such as the gym and the culture café, wrapped around the swimming pool, which takes on the role of the visual spectacle. While the main body of Hotel/Temporary Living hovers above Tradefloor, its reception is allowed to touch down on Tradefloor and integrate into the public space as well as serve as a controlled entry point to the gym and swimming pool facilities, which are run by hotel management. The terraced public plazas are intentionally placed on top of the base, removed from traffic running on street level and providing the public with a variety of open spaces to choose from. The terracing gives the public an overview over the social areas at all times and maintains a high level of interaction, whereas this would have been difficult in a singular vast open space laid out on one level, as in a park. Changes in materiality identifies separate areas within the plazas without creating hard spatial divisions. “Culture Cafe” with views to the swimming pool opens onto Lower Plaza to the north, an area which can be used flexibly for leisure or as a spill-out space for the cafe and event space for concerts and gatherings. Higher Plaza is situated on fourth level and has direct connection to the catering, convention and meeting facilities of the hotel. Hotel/Temporary Living and Open House are contained in two multi storey buildings resting on the base. “Open House” is a mixed use tower, combining housing with flexible spaces. The flexible units can be used as atelier or office spaces and have the ideal orientation towards east, while the housing strip, on the other hand, faces west with all its terraces that receive the afternoon sun. 5 different apartment types are offered, attracting different user groups. “Hotel/Temporary Living” is situated on the southern edge of the project area, an ideal location with close connections to the public transportation. Hotel rooms to the east have views onto the higher plaza while the west facade is set back from the road, protected from street noise. Even though Open House and Hotel/Temporary Living are situated on upper levels, the numerous direct links they have to all levels give them an “extruded public identity” and a fully integrated presence in the project.

Two Room Appartment, 52 m2 Three Room Appartment, 78 m2 Three Room Appartment, 82 m2 Four Room Appartment, 92 m2 Four Room Appartment, 101 m2 Flexible Programed Space Access

Hotel/Temporary Living Open House

Additional Hotel Facilities

Skywalk Bridge Culture Cafe

Tradefloor Shops

Recreational Activities Pool Reception

Skywalk Bridge

Drive In “Wankelmuellerhofstrasse”

Supermarket

Park & Shop

Drive In “Muldenstrasse” Delivery Bay Access Point

Parking Level #1 Drive In “Wienerstrasse” Access Point

Access Point

LINKING LINZ A PROJECT OF MULTIDIMENSIONAL VALUES

DERMOLOGICA KRADS ARCHITECTURE # 01/04/08 # DERMOLOGICA

SKIN BAR & CLINIC INTERIOR DESIGN - COSMETIC SHOP AND CLINIC IN AARHUS DENMARK IN COLLABORATION WITH JEPCO OFFICE - PHOTOGRAPHS BY : RUNI@PHOTOPOP.DK

KRADS ARCHITECTURE # 01/04/08 # DERMOLOGICA

DERMALOGICA’S DYNAMIC PURITY THE FLOW DISTRIBUTING COUNTER Dermalogica is the worldwide renowned trademark for skin care systems developed by the International Dermal Institute. Dermalogica in Aarhus, Denmark, is situated on one of the main shopping streets, with a shop & skin bar on the ground floor and a clinic above. Inspired by the identity of Dermalogica the key design factor in this project was to communicate a sense of dynamic purity. The project consisted of two phases. In the first phase we were asked to design a reception counter for the upstairs clinic. Based on the successful completion of this task we were commissioned to do the interior design of the ground floor shop and skin bar. In the design of the reception counter of the clinic an idea of a “flow distributor” became a generating form criteria. The counter inhabits a small enclosed space were customers are welcomed to the clinic and directed onwards in different directions. The counter responds to these directions with it’s sculptural form and position within the space. To give the counter a smooth and homogeneous appearance the choice of material became white corian.

KRADS ARCHITECTURE # 01/04/08 # DERMOLOGICA

THE SHOP & SKIN-BAR For the ground floor shop and skin bar we designed shelves for product display and a second counter in corian. In this case the form of the counter was generated by it’s two folded function. It is both a sales counter and a place where the customer is offered a certain treatment - a “face mapping”. The dynamic form of the counter creates the required separation between these two functions.

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CLINIC COUNTER DERMALOGICA

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CLINIC COUNTER DERMALOGICA

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SKIN BAR

INTERIOR KRADS ARCHITECTURE # 01/04/08 # DERMOLOGICA

SKIN BAR INTERIOR

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VATNSMÝRI MASTERPLAN COMPETITION PROPOSAL MADE IN A COLLABORATION WITH JDS ARCHITECTS IN 2007 CONCERNING THE FUTURE OF THE LAND CURRENTLY OCCUPIED BY REYKJAVÍKS DOMESTIC AIRPORT

KRADS ARCHITECTURE # 17/03/08 # VATNSMÝRI COMPETITION

URBAN CARNIVAL

GROWTH ESTIMATIONS

2005

POPULATION GROWTH IN REYKAVIK av. growth rate 0,99 %

114.968

NEW DWELLINGS COMMERCIAL GROWTH IN CAPITAL REGION -NEW OFFICE JOBS NEW OFFICES/RETAIL Neufert: 12 m2/person

50 m2 /

81.710

2007

2017

2027

2037

+2.322

+12.321

+25.918

+40.924

+882 > 116.100 m2

+4.674 > 616.050 m2

+9. 842 > 1.295.900 m2

+15.542 > 2.046.200 m2

+27.106

+55.408

+89.968

+4.303 > 51.636 m2

> 325.272 m2

> 664.896 m2

>1.079.616 m2

HEALTHCARE

+ 7.000 m2

OPEN SPACE WHTO: 11 m2/person

> +25.542 m2

> +135.531 m2

> +285.098 m2

>450.164 m2

NEW CARS: PARKING 0.6 cars/person

+1.451 > +17.412 m2

+7.701 > +92.400 m2

+16.199 > +194.376 m2

+25.577 >306.936 m2

12 m2 /

CALCULATIONS BASED ON AVERAGE GROWTH RATE FROM : WWW.STATICE.IS

#1 OBSERVATION Based on Reykjavik average growth estimates the needs of the capital in the course of the next 30 years will add up to over 3 million square meters! Such a substantial growth will litterally transform the face of Reykjavik. OUR PROJECT HOLDS THE KEY TO A DEVELOPMENT FAVOURING DIVERSITY, MULTIPLICITY OF POTENTIALS AND FUTURE CHANGES.

POPULATION GROWTH IN REYKAJVÍK

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2000

2005

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2015

2020

KRADS ARCHITECTURE # 17/03/08

FACING AN ALMOST EMPTY

THE NATURAL TENDENCY OF

QUALITIES, WE LOOKED INTO

FIELD OPEN FOR DEVELOP-

INDIVIDUALS WHEN INHABIT-

NOTIONS OF PROXIMITY TO

MENT IS LIKE FACING

ING A TERRITORY IS TO

PARKS, TO THE CITY CENTER,

A BLANK PAGE. POTENTIALS

MIGRATE TO THE ATTRACTIVE

DISTANCE FROM NOISE,

ARE ENDLESS AND IDEAS A

PLACES. IN THAT RESPECT

PROGRAMMATIC MIX, VIEWS

RARITY. ONE CANNOT HELP

OUR APPROACH HAS BEEN

TO THE WATER ETC.

WONDERING HOW TO

TO START BY RECORDING

APPROACH S UCH A VIRGIN

THE ZONES OF ENHANCED

FOR EACH LOCATION THE

SITE. WHERE TO START AND

QUALITY AND TO ESTABLISH

ACCUMULATION OF QUALI-

ON WHAT BASE TO TAKE

A SET OF VALUES FOR THE

TIES DETERMINE THE OVER-

DECISIONS?

ENTIRE SITE. AS PARA-

ALL VALUE OF THE SPECIFIC

METERS TO EVALUATE

LOT.

#2 EVALUATION INNOVATION: 18 %

EDUCATION: 24 %

RETAIL: 14 % OFFICES: 16 %

HOUSING: 28 %

A FURTHER ANALYSIS DETERMINES THE SITE’S INHERENT PRECONDITION TO HOST THE DIFFERENT PROGRAMS OF THE CITY MIX.

#3 DIVERSITY INSTEAD OF LOOKING AT THE FUTURE OF REYKJAVIK AS ONE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT WE’RE PROPOSING A DEVELOPMENT IN NEIGHBORHOODS, EACH STRONGLY IDENTIFIED BY A PARTICULAR STRUCTURE. A CARNIVAL OF URBANITY. ONE DISTINCTIVE CHARACTERISTIC OF EUROPEAN CITIES IS THEIR CAPACITY AT EMBRACING DIFFERENCES AND SPATIAL VARIETY. IN NEW PLANNING PROPOSALS THIS DIVERSITY OFTEN GETS LOST IN A HOMOGENEOUS CARPET OF A SINGULAR TYPE OF URBANITY. FOR REYKJAVIK WE HAVE USED THE TRACES OF THE AIRPORT TO ORGANISE THE NEW NEIGHBOURHOODS AND LINK THEM TO THEIR IMMEDIATE SURROUNDINGS.

≠ THE FUNDAMENTAL DILEMMA IS THAT THE HISTORICAL CITY IS NICE, BUT DOESN’T WORK WHILE THE MODERN CITY IS WELL FUNCTIONING BUT BORING.

#4 HISTORICAL / MODERN / EUROPEAN?

THE EUROPEAN CITY CENTER IS AN AMALGAM OF HISTORY. THE RESULT OF A PROCESS OF ACCUMULATION, IRREGULAR GROWTH AND PERPETUAL TRANSFORMATIONS. IT IS AN ODE TO INEFFICIENCY AND THE PICTORESQUE. IT’S WHAT WE LOVE BUT CAN NO LONGER SUSTAIN OR PRODUCE. IN CONTRAST TO THAT RISES THE MODERNIST CITY: THE CHILD OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND MATHEMATICAL HYGIENE, THE APOTHEOSIS OF EFFICIENCY. TAILORED TO PERFORM ALL THE NECESSARY TASKS OF CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY, IT IS MADE UP FROM ENDLESS REPETITION OF ANONYMOUS BOXES. IT IS WHAT WE NEED BUT WHERE WE CANNOT LIVE.

#5 FROM CITY AIRPORT TO AIRPORT CITY

VALUE MAPPING USED TO DEFINE POTENTIAL FOR THE ZONES

KEEPING THE HISTORICAL FOOTSTEPS OF THE OLD AIRPPORT LANES

CONNECTING TO MAIN EXISTING AND FUTURE INFRASTRUCTURE

THE CONDITION OF WORKING ON THE OLD GROUND OF AN AIRPORT HOLDS A VERY MODERN IDEA: THE ONE THAT THE HISTORICAL REFERENT WE HAVE IS ONE OF ASPHALT AND TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY. OUR PROJECT EMBRACES THE FACT THAT OUR ONLY CONTEXT IS THE EXCEPTIONAL SHAPE OF THE AIRPORT RUNWAYS. THE NEW CITY WILL CARRY ON THE HISTORY OF ITS GROUND.

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DIVERSE DIVERSE URBAN URBAN TYPES TYPES ARE ARE PLUGGED PLUGGED IN IN ASAS OVERALL OVERALL PLANNING PLANNING GENERATORS GENERATORS

EE CC

CONNECTING/EXPANDING CONNECTING/EXPANDING EXISTING EXISTING STRUCTURE STRUCTURE INTO INTO THE THE NEW NEW ZONES. ZONES.

PROGRAMMING PROGRAMMING THE THE AXES AXES WHERE WHERE DIVERSITY DIVERSITY MEETS MEETS CREATING CREATING SYNERGI SYNERGI & NEW & NEW 0-ENERGY 0-ENERGY CITY CITY CENTER CENTER . .

PARKLIFE

GREEN

PROGRAMMED AXES NEW URBANISM ON THE HISTORICALL AIRLANES

CLASH OF UNIVERSITY AREA AND HOSPITAL SMALL NICHES OF GREEN SPACE LARGE SCALE BUILDINGS

CLASH OF UNIVERSITY AREA AND HOSPITAL GREEN SPACE STARTS TO FLOW BETWEEN THE BUILDINGS ARCADES LARGE SCALE BUILDINGS

CLASH OF TERMINAL AND HOUSING AREA MEDIUM SCALE BUILDINGS TRAM CUTS THROUGH THE AREA

CLASH OF HOUSING AREA AND UNIVERSITY / DWELLINGS RECREATIVE SPACE FLOWS IN TO THE STREETS SMALL / MEDIUM SCALE BUILDINGS

CLASH OF HOUSING AREA AND UNIVERSITY / DWELLINGS RECREATIVE SPACE HAS TAKEN OVER THE STREETS SMALL / MEDIUM SCALE BUILDINGS THE NATURE IS IMPLEMENTED IN THE WHOLE AREA

TO UNDERSTAND AND DESCRIBE THE QUALITIES AND POTENTIAL OF THE COMPETITION-AREA, A TOOL HAS BEEN DEVELOPED, WHICH DIVIDES THE AREA INTO 5 DIFFERENT PROGRAMMATIC MAPPINGS; HOUSING, OFFICES, SHOPPING, EDUCATION AND INNOVATION.

URBAN CAPITAL THE SURROUNDING CONTEXT CONTRIBUTES WITH PARAMETERS FOR THE AREAS THAT HAVE BEEN GIVEN A VALUE, THESE VALUES GENERATE A 3D DIAGRAM, SHOWING THE POTENTIAL FOR EACH OF THE PROGRAMS, AS A VISUAL 3D GRAPH. THIS TOOL CAN THEN BE USED, TO DISTRIBUTE THE PROGRAM, BUT ALSO AS A TOOL FOR REYKJAVIK AND DEVELOPERS, TO SHOW WHERE THE HIGHEST POTENTIAL IS, FOR THEIR SPECIFIC PROJECT. THIS IS THE SO CALLED URBAN CAPITAL.

OFFICES

HOUSING

SHOPPING

2 5

3 4

EDUCATION

0 3

1 2

3 0

0 0

INNOVATION

2 4

2 3

3 3

1 2

PROXIMITY TO GREEN AREAS

ZONES GOVERNED BY WALKING DISTANCES: 1 MINUTE, 5 MINUTES, AND 10 MINUTES

PROXIMITY TO THE BEACH

ZONES GOVERNED BY WALKING DISTANCES: 5 MINUTES, AND 10 MINUTES

PROXIMITY TO TRANSPORTATION HUB ZONES GOVERNED BY WALKING DISTANCES: 5 MINUTES, AND 10 MINUTES

1 2

3 2

1 2 3

PROXIMITY TO THE TWO UNIVERSITIES ZONES GOVERNED BY WALKING DISTANCES: 5 MINUTES, AND 10 MINUTES

31 5 3

21 3 2

20 3 2

32 4 3

21 3 2

PROXIMITY TO THE WATER ZONES GOVERNED BY PLOTS 100, 300, AND 500 METERS WIDE

-2

-1

ZONES OF HIGHWAY NOISE POLLUTION ZONES GOVERNED BY A DISTANCE OF NOISE DISSIPATION OF 50 METERS

PROXIMITY TO THE HOSPITAL

ZONES GOVERNED BY WALKING DISTANCES: 2 MINUTES BY CAR, AND THE REST OF THE SITE

PROXIMITY TO NEW SPORTS AREA ZONES GOVERNED BY WALKING DISTANCES: 5 MINUTES, AND 10 MINUTES

PROXIMITY TO THE MAIN RAMBLA AXIS ZONES GOVERNED BY A 50 METER ZONE, AND A WALKING DISTANCE OF 5 MINUTES

MAIN TRAFFIC

discussed tunnels

monorail/lightrail

highquallity busroute

4 lane road

6 lane road

2 lane road

possible development

2017 20272037 THE PHASING PLAN, IS DESIGNED, SO THAT EACH PLOT CAN BE DEVELOPED FREELY ACCORDING TO THE DIFFERENT PHASES, WITHOUT INFRASTRUCTUAL COMPLICATIONS.

UNIVERSITY

URBAN BEACH

TRAFFIC FROM CITY - AIRPORT

CITY HARBOUR

POSSIBLE OPTION FOR DOMESTIC AIRPORT IN LÖNGUSKER

POSSIBLE OPTION FOR DOMESTIC AIRPORT IN KEFLAVÍK

TRAFFIC FROM CITY - AIRPORT

CHAIN REACTION OF FUTURE CITY DEVELOPMENTS

EUROPAN 09 HERNING - BYLIV VED MOTORVEJEN

NYE HØJDER I HERNING

MILEPÆLE VED MOTO

KRADS

01/09/2007

KRADS ARCHITECTURE # 01/04/08 # EUROPAN09 - HERNING

ARCHITECTURE

E ORVEJEN

DET MODERNE EUROPA HVOR TILGÆNGELIGHED ER I FOKUS. DYNAMIK OG UDVIKLING SKER VIA MENNESKET I BEVÆGELSE

HERNING ER STRATEGISK VELPLACERET I DET DANSKE TRAFIKNET

ANALYSE - MASSE

ANALYSE - STRUKTUR

BIRK / HERNING - DEN MODERNE BY, SOM EN POLARISERET STRUKTUR BUNDET OP PÅ EN VELFUNGERENDE INFRASTRUKTUR

BYERNE, BYDELENE OG OMRÅDERNE (POLERNE) BESIDDER EN STÆRK KARAKTER / IMAGE DER RÆKKER UD OVER DEN FYSISKE AFGRÆNSNING

ILSKOV

SUNDS

TJØRRING

GULLESTRUP

HERNING SNEBJERG

GJELLERUP IKAST BIR RK BIRK

HAMMERUM

LIND

KØLKÆR

HERNING - BYER, BYDELE OG OMRÅDER ER EFFEKTIVT FORBUNDET VIA FLERE NIVEAUER AF INFRASTRUKTUR

BIRK / HERNING I EN KONTEKST AF POLER BESTÅENDE AF DE OMKRINGLIGGENDE BYER, BYDELE OG OMRÅDER

SAMMENBINDING AF HERNING BY OG BIRK

Herning er en ung, stor by, hvorfor den også er mere infrastrukturelt velfungerende end mange byer af tilsvarende størrelse. Der er derfor gode muligheder for at komme fra det ene byområde til det andet. Hvad byen ifølge vores opfattelse ikke bør ende i er den moderne bys ensartethed i rytme, skala, funktion mv. Et gennemgående tema i projektforslaget er derfor også at understøtte diversiteten og undgå den overhomogeniserede by.

Igennem projektområdet føres en diagonalvej, som fortsætter Birk Centerparks hovedfærdselsåre. Det er tanken at den nye diagonal – som den gør i Birk Centerpark - lægger ryg til kultur- og uddannelsesinstitutionerne, og at der på sigt at der dannes et uddannelses-/kulturstrøg ind til Herning centrum. Fra Birks uddannelsesområde kan man bevæge sig via en varieret rute gennem projektområdet, under motorvejen, gennem golfparken og ind, hvor Silkeborgvej bøjer af, og hvorfra man kan fortsætte til centrum. Grundlæggende mener vi ikke, at Herning har gavn af en sammenbinding af Birk og centrum i den forstand, at man prøver at gøre det til en samlet størr-else. Tværtimod ønsker vi at dyrke de forskellige byområders egne profiler og identiteter.

Vores forslag til projektområdet sørger derfor også for at holde balancen mellem sammenhæng og diversitet ved hjælp af to overordnede strategier: Øget højde og små fodaftryk tæt ved motorvejen og lav højde men store fod-aftryk længere væk fra motorvejen. Området opdeler vi i to ordner: En hurtig bevægelse, der er møntet på industri og erhverv, og som er repræsenteret ved Silkeborgvej, og den langsomme bevægelse, der er møntet på kultur og uddannelse, repræsenteret af den diagonale rute gennem projektområdet.

BRAND-VÆRDIEN Med de nye arkitektoniske milepæle i Herning er det tanken at forstærke den innovative Herning-ånd og byens bevægelse fra produktionsfortid til innovationsnutid. I både regional, national og europæisk sammenhæng kan Herning med byggeriet positionere sig som en af de vækstområder, som kan transformere problemstillinger til muligheder, og som tør fornyelsen. Byggeriet vil føje en vifte af fremadrettede facetter til Hernings identitet og understrege byens rolle som ’mulighedernes land’. Med milepælene får Herning et så opsigtsvækkende ikon, at det kan benyttes som platform til større global gennemslagskraft. Virksomhederne i området har igennem mange år ageret i et internationalt marked. Og fælles kræfter i Herning har også flere gange forsøgt at markere byen som en europæisk spiller – bl.a. ved de ihærdige bestræbelser på at få Tour de France til det midtjyske. Med det nye arkitektoniske ikon kan der skabes en international, slagkraftig profil. Dette er ikke mindst vigtigt set i lyset af globaliseringen og Hernings forbedrede placering i det europæiske vejnet med udbygningen af motorvejsnettet mod øst og syd.

DIVERSITET OG DYNAMIK I OMRÅDETS STRUKTUR I projektområdet har vi skabt tre sammenhængende hovedzoner på hver 50.000 m2 med hver sin profil. Ved hjælp af de tre zoner skaber vi fra den ene ende af projektområdet til den anden en gradvis udvikling i bygningstype og skala. Bygningsmassen i zonen med outlet og industri består af store lave kasser med en landskabelig overflade. Her smelter bygningen sammen med det offentligt uderum og parkering, men individuelle bo-enheder trækkes ud af massen. Mellemzonen udgøres af bygningsvolumener, der ligger tæt. Massen be-gynder at underdele sig som celledelinger, og bygningerne har relativt store grundplaner – men kommer alligevel op i 5–8 etager. Her ønsker vi funktionsmæssigt en kombination af outlet, parkering, kultur, leisure og offentlige bygninger. I mellemhusene opstår der intime gårdrum. Vi nærmer os motorvejen, men vi er stadig i læ af bygningerne.

RESULTATET ER EN BY MED SYNERGI, OVERLAPPENDE IDENTITET - DYNAMIKKE OPSTÅR I STYRKEN AF POLERNES DEFINERING

Trinvis bevæger området sig således mod de slanke, høje milepæle, der har masser af plads i mellem sig på hver side af motorvejen hvilket tilfører området en visuel ro. Stadig har bygningerne baser med parkering og outlet.

MOTORVEJENS POTENTIALE I vores projektforslag skabes liv tæt på motorvejen uden at brugerne af byg-ningerne må affinde sig med ophold i et larmende motorvejsmiljø. De landskabelige bygninger, der ofte kendetegner forsøg på at bygge tæt på motorveje, er således erstattet af en løsning, hvor mennesker løftes væk fra den voldsomme trafik. På den måde realiserer forslaget et af de få potentialer, som en motorvej kan have ud over at være en effektiv transportkanal; potentialet som visuelt og æstetisk fænomen i bevægelse. Ved at stable de offentlige og private funktioner ved motorvejen, forvandles motorvejen fra problem til æstetisk potentiale. Som trafikant på motorvejen vil man med forslaget få en markant introduktion til Herning i modsætning til nu. Det bidrag, som forslaget giver til Hernings brand, vil således ikke blot være bruger- og medieformidlet. Langt væk fra Herning vil man som trafikant fornemme, at noget bygger sig op i skala. De slanke højhuse vil langsomt nærme sig som en port, og som ved de store broers pyloner får man et sug af acceleration, når man kører igennem dem.

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For at opnå en stærk identitet for det nye område, er det nødvendigt at operere med en relativ høj bebyggelses tæthed. Det forstærker variationen og diversiteten mellem de forskellige typologier og resulterer i volumer, der kan løfte en identitet. Der foreslåes 75.000 m2 for området i projektoplægget, vi tager udgangspunkt i det dobbelte. Det er begrundet i, at vi vurderer de 75.000 m2 som et bud på en tilsvarende tæthed, som i den omkringliggende kontekst langs Silkeborgvej. Vi ønsker en intensivering af tætheden i projektområdet, det giver grundlaget for en “pol” i den polariserede by.

FUNKTIONS MIX - PROGRAMMERING Vi opererer med 4 overordnede grupperinger af funktioner for området. OUTLET - BOLIGER - KONTOR / ERHVERV - KULTUR. OUTLET er beskrevet i projektoplægget som store fleksible rummeligheder, der kan bruges til markeder, lagersalg og ligende aktiviteter. Med udgangspunkt heri, opstår der to variationer af typen, ved også at lade den forekomme i blokken og i højhusene. BOLIGER er repræsentereet i to former. De tager udgangspunkt i Blok-typen, men forekommer også i højhusene. KONTOR / ERHVERV er kun i højhusene. Denne forskydning af funktioner giver en variation og dynamik, men samtidig en identitet, ved at funktionerne tager udgangspunkt i en type, men afgiver m2 til de andre typer. Til sidst bindes programmeringen op på et ligeligt fordelt KULTUR element. KULTUR kan både være sport, kunst, rekreative rum ( ude / inde ), offentlige funktioner som biblitek og ungdomsklubber / ældreklubber.

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EN MULTIFUNKTIONEL MAGNET Dynamikken i vores løsning skabes ikke blot af den varierede arkitektur og struktur. Området er programmeret til at indeholde en mangfoldighed af boliger, butikker, marked, outlet, liberale erhverv og privat og offentlige service. Alle funktioner er til stede i de tre zoner. Men den første zone, tættest på motorvejen, vil primært have erhverv som funktion. Den efterfølgende zone vil få beboelse som hovedfunktion, og zonen længst fra motorvejen vil få industri og outlet som den primære funktion. Her vil vi dog beholde de nuværende parceller, som revitaliseres i takt med at de nuværende beboere flytter eller er parate til forandring. Grundtanken bag løsningen er, at Herning for at løse nutidens og fremtidens problemstillinger arkitektonisk skal nedbryde det silosamfund, som vi har opbygget gennem det 21. århundrede. Den hidtidige indkapsling af viden og kompetencer i lukkede cirkler som f.eks. i offentlige og private sektorer, i erhvervsliv, kulturliv, politisk liv mv. skal brydes. Det 21. århundredes opbrud, kompleksitet og foranderlighed skal understøttes af, hvad man førhen ville kalde ”sammenstød” mellem forskellige bygningstypologier og mellem gammelt og nyt. Nutidens problemstillinger respekterer ikke siloerne. Problemstillingerne griber ind i hinanden i et komplekst mønster med stor indre afhængighed. Således ligger der i vores projektforslags arkitektur og program en fysisk opfordring til at etableres nye tværgående samarbejder og partnerskaber mellem bl.a. myndigheder, private virksomheder, forsknings- og uddannelsesinstitutioner.

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OFFENTLIGE RUM De offentlige rum betragtes i projektforslaget som mellemrum for det moderne menneske, der er i bevægelse. Vi nærer ikke illusioner om store torve, hvor folk opholder sig igennem længere tid. Til gengæld efterlader vores løsning, hvad nogle kalder ”overskudsrum”. Vi kalder det ”frirum”. Projektområdet indeholder samtidig taghaver og intime gårdrum, der fungerer som mere individualiserede pusterum.

PLADS TIL DET GRØNNE Miljømæssigt bæredygtigt byggeri og bæredygtig byudvikling betragter vi som forudsætning for projektet. 0-energi-huse og grønne foranstaltninger er i dag en helt nødvendig del af løsningen. Forslaget tager samtidig højde for, at grønne områder ikke bør udslettes af den voksende bys krav til bygningstæthed. Ved hjælp af de meget små fodaftryk i zonen tættest mod motorvejen holder vi fast i grønne, åbne områder. Samtidig sørger vi for via grønne kiler at fastholde et naturen gennem hele området.

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Urriรฐakot

t Iceland A competition set out to answer the question of how to design an iconic housing enclave of the highest quality, to set the standards of future dwellings in all of the urridaholt settlement

AREA The row houses create an enclosure around the Urriðakot garden space where the old Urriðakot farm remains are located. The Urriðakot-footpath runs through the garden area down to lake Urriðavatn and its surrounding nature. The garden will serve as a public park, becoming both the heart of the neighborhood and it’s link to the recreational areas down by the lake.

MAIN CHARACTERISTICS The proposal deals with the site specific location of the row houses on two different levels– both focusing on giving them a unique identity through the play between the public and private spaces. On a larger scale a focus is set on the houses having two main facades and orientations. One towards the public park and the other, a more private one, facing the residential area around. on this level the proposals main concept is a clear differentiation in the treatment of these two contrasting sides of each row. THE DESIGN OF THE SKIN Towards the garden space each row is seen as a homogeneous form, the three rows creating a frame around the park that relates to the scale of the landscaped environment. By treating each row as a whole, both in the massing of the volumes and the choice of materials, the houses will stand out as sculptural landmarks in the park and create a portal to the residential area above. The skin of the building, covering the walls facing the park, the gables and its tilted roofplanes, is perceived as a cladding of mosaic tiles creating the image of crystalline rock formations in the landscape. The tiles are mainly white, but with some tiles colored in shades of green added in a random pattern. The opposite sides, facing the residential area, have a more fragmented character, both in volume and materials, giving each house within the row its own individual identity. a mixture of glazed, painted and wooden surfaces, is perceived as decided on in cooperation with the respective holders of the lots.

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THE INTERNAL DESIGN On a smaller scale the focal point is the play of public and private space within each unit. here the main concept is creating a wide range of common spaces and private quarters.

Instead of clustering the common areas on one level, and the rooms on another, every floor is given its portion of both. This organization generates activity on every floor of the house, and common spaces that differ in privacy within the unit and in their degree of contact with the adjacent public park. On the ground level is a bedroom, well suited for the eldest child. In types a and c, which have the greatest degree of contact with the park, there is always a visual axis running through the building, connecting the entrance on one side and the park on the other. The living room is also situated on this level in types a and c. The second floor is in all models reserved for the main common areas, the kitchen and the dining room. By elevating them to the second level a desired degree of privacy is achieved. A large terrace overlooking the lake and the park is also well situated on this floor â&#x20AC;&#x201C; giving the possibility of outdoor grilling on warm summerdays. the bedroom on this floor could also be utilized as a study. The master bedroom is always situated on the top floor, together with a tv-lounge and a bedroom for the youngest child. A sunken terrace gives a more private outdoor space on this floor. This internal organization of the units generates activity on every floor of the house. It also creates common spaces with different degrees of privacy and contact with the adjacent public park.

FACADE HOUSES TYPE A The introvert facade consists of a number of different materials. each facade composition is put together in cooperation between the client and the architect. the facades will become diverse and give e sense of uniqueness to each single unit.

FACADE HOUSES TYPE B The outrovert facade, facing the park is designed to seem more homogenuos. the park does not need buildings with diverse facades to intensify its function. We propose calm building facades as a frame, in order to let the park become a strong element in this housing area.

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PROGRAMMING THE SITE Pin-pointing main parameters in the area was crusial to understand the relationship between the new town, the borderline area of the building sites and nature.

ing away from the park as a common space. These areas would not be bothered by the public flow through Urridaholt down to urridakot and the lake.

THREE ZONES The site is placed in three main zones. A zone that is mostly of urban character, a green zone and a green zone in close proximity to the lake. This zoning creates an obvious barrier between the three housing areas. A and C becomes significantly different from B, in terms of the type of qualities they posess.

VIEWS The main view for all houses in this area is obviously the lake. Because the entire housing area is placed on a hill side that slopes down towards the lake, everyone will have the lake view.

A and C have the best recreational possibilities, because of their shorter distance to the green and lake zone. The road that defines the border between the green and urban zone, cuts housing row B from the most recreational zones, but its parking situation is therefore optimal. where as A and C have difficult parking situations because of the sloping terrain, which dictates that parking has to be placed near the road, thereby increasing distances between each single unit in A and C, and their parking spot.

In a more local scale, all housing units is placed arround the park and the old salmon farm, and will all be able to see in to the park. The houses nearest to the lake will also be able to have long views over the whole lake and a great deal of the surroundings.

The public flow is divided in to two categories, fast and slow. The fast public flow is the car traffic moving along side of the hill, so as not to make the climb procentage to high. The fast flow creates a barrier between the park area an housing units B. Also, it generates sound wich has to be stopped. THE ENCLAVE At first the three housing rows seems to create an enclave. The area in the middle of this enclave, becomes a semi-private, and not so much public, space. But as this is the site of the park, and therfore has to be entirely public, it can not become the center of a housing enclave. And it would most likely not function very well, as a common space for the inhabitants of the local area, if the park lives up to its expectations as a place of great activity for the entire housing area of urridaholt. Instead it seems that the proper enclaves could be formed by each of rows A, B and C, along with their other neighbors, using the area fac-

The slow public flow is people travelling on foot through Urriรฐakot. When they are in the park of Urriรฐakot their slow speed makes them able to look in to the gardens and houses of the people living in housing units A and C. So actions must be taken to screen the houses form the park as well.

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Different typologies are tried out on the terrain of Urriรฐakot, to see how they work together on a sloping surface. In these diagrams, it is not yet decided if the housing units should appear diverse or homogen.

Each row of houses is going to have a relation to the sun that is different form the other row houses. So we made diagrammatic schemes of how we wanted the plots to be organized.

TYPE A The sun is on the same side as the backyard of the house. Parking is on north side but at a distance to the house, and with the possibility of a garage.

TYPE B The sun is on the same side as the frontyard of the house. This is the same side as the park and the road is situated. The backyard is towards east and is very small.

TYPE C The sun is on the same side as the frontyard of the house. Parking is on the same side but at a distance to the house, and with the possibility of a garage. The backyard to the north is nice and spacious.

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SITE PLAN AND SECTION The site plan shows the three row house types A,B and C, with the old trout farm of Urriรฐakot in the middle. The axis running through the area is Urriรฐakotstigur, the new trail leading from the top of the Urriรฐaholt hill to the lake, thereby connecting the entire settlement to the new park and the lake. In the site section it is easy to see the intensity of slope, and how this provides a view possibility for all housing units on the hill.

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ABOUT URRIDAKOT AND HOW KRADS ARCHITECTURE DESIGNS HOUSING

AN INTERVIEW WITH KRISTJÁN ÖRN KJARTANSSON What is the approach when you design dwellings in KRADS? We always look at the need of the families as the starting point. In cases like this where you do not know who is going to live there we try to work with flexibility so that different types of families can habit the houses. One thing we focus on is too be able to make the dwelling spacious in the meaning that it is possible to experience the whole house, see through it and out to exterior space. We sometimes look at the dwelling as a space that consists of combinations of different domains, belonging to different parts of the family. It then depends on the family how it is put together, but we sometimes like to look at the domains as closed functions with an open living room. The living room from each domain then composes the living area and creates connections to the different exteriors. These are general thoughts about dwellings that we work with but every context is special and every family is unique so each project is as well. What is your Academic background, and how do you think it has affected the way your design houses today? Hmmmm... Academic background, well I studied at Aarhus school of Architecture in Denmark but when I look at what it has giving me I do not think of books but cultural experiences. As I am from Iceland and went to a different country for studying I look at my academic background as a study of cultures, we traveled around the world and I took my internship in Holland. So I would like to say that that cultural studies and my luck to be able to work in creative workplaces, both before, during and after my education has affected me the most. The affect I could say is that it helps one being innovative in clashing different cultural elements together in the making of a dwelling and reflective. It helps me being open minded at the same time as keeping the traditional functions and working with practicality, which is a huge part of architectural work.

What would be a typical inspiration for KRADS, when you design dwellings such as the Urriðakot row houses? Well I would have to say that no inspiration is typical, inspiration is everywhere and we just have to train our self, in noticing it and grabbing it to be able to make something useful out of it. But in this example for the row houses we got inspired from discussions about both modern houses and some of the old classical ones. We also talked about different approaches in terms of urban planning, function mixes and how people live in Japan. It is not the projects but the way they are thought, the process behind the project, making of, that is really an inspiration. So one could say that in general the most typical inspiration is the creative and reflective mind and that is something one can study, discuss or even meet in the daily life. Could you describe some of the challenges of designing houses where you want a high degree of transparency, and still take in consideration that most people have to have an equally high degree of privacy. I would say that it is about making opportunities and flexibility so that people can have both. Dwellings must have a high degree of privacy so it is a challenge making a combination of closed/private and open spaces. We want the open space to get the light, the view and to get in close contact to nature so in these cases, privacy also plays a large role. With the open spaces it is often possible to move the boundaries of the privacy, a closed wall, to the outside and creating open space witch is private. So we often define the outdoor space just as much into private/open as we do indoors.

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How do you see the optimal internal relation in a house inhabited by a 21st century family?

Where and how do you think people are going to live in the future?

It is hard to say that something is optimal but I think we will see some alternative ways of living in the near future. People are demanding some interesting mixture of qualities, like living in the city centers but having â&#x20AC;&#x153;gardensâ&#x20AC;? or outdoor space on 10Â´th floor, where the view is good. It is happening a lot, alternative city houses and row houses are probably more exiting. They will pop up everywhere and the intern relations are going to be dealing with privacy and public transparency as well as vertical arrangements. Sustainability has started a development that effects the design, the way we organize the dwellings and the choose of materials.

How we live in the future depends on where we live, there will hopefully be contrast between all the different cultures in different countries. It is very difficult to say because people are moving from the suburbs towards the city but at the same time young people are seeking towards the suburbia again? There is probably not one specific thing we will look for in the future but probably we want to be able to choose from many different qualities? If I speak for myself I must say that in the future I want to live in the city but the most important thing is that I am not sure in which city I want to live in? I probably want to try living in different cities, different cultures and I hope that in every city I will experience new way of living.

In terms of sustainability, what do you see as being the most important factor to implement in a design process? Energy, we have to make architecture that is energy effective and it is very important that we start implementing that already in the design process. In the design process we must think about heating and cooling of the building and that light conditions are optimal. It is probably the most important issue in architecture today, sustainability? Architecture can play a major role in terms of changing the way we live today towards sustainability. We must work with the small details, like the materials we use, and the bigger scale, how we plan cities?

Interview by Palle Feldborg

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sustainability has already started a development that effects the design, the way we organize the dwellings and the choose of materialsâ&#x20AC;?

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Medical clinic & shopping

This project was made for an Icelandic Developer. The building was to house both a clinic for the state and shopping spaces to be leased out. The clinic was originally planned to be on the ground floor - which makes it difficult to program the upper floor for anything else but offices. The developers vision was on the other hand to create a lifely building housing a modern clinic and health related shops. Therefore we switched the programs, putting the clinic on top and the shops on the ground.

The clinic is accessible in both ends, one end is for the staff and the other the public. The staff access is where the volume meets the ground. The public entrance is a double-high space with an internal garden, café and easy access to a pharmacy on the ground ﬂoor and the clinics lobby and waiting area above. The clinic is expressed as a heavy and closed volume while the shopping is treated as being completely open with glassfacades.

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SAMSHUS Summer house at Ballen, SamsĂ¸ - Danmark

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SAMSHUS is a 300m2 building on the east coast of SamsĂ¸. It is to be realised as a part of a wellness complex for METROPOL. SAMSHUS is placed on a site where the terrain drops an entire floor height, from the Beach road, to the water. The concept is to adapt the building to the terrain and rotate it in relation to the site. The terrain is adapted by 3 storeyes. The 2nd story is the main floor with acces to the Beach road. The first floor have the panoramic view over the sea. Below the main floor, on beach level, is a parterre with direct acces to the water. The rotation of the house in relation to the building site, is a mean to avoid the congestion effect, which would occur on the lenght of the site. The rotation leaves you with better outdoor spaces, and a sensation of not being too close to the site boundries and your neighbours. It is also a generator of more views towards the water, from different parts of the house.

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Villa for a family of five in K贸pavogur - Iceland. The size of the house is 306 m2. The site is perfect, down by the sea in the middle of the Big Capital Area of Reykjav铆k. It is a small new area in the middle of the town K贸pavogur and it is surrounded by an older, fully grown housing area. For the plan of the house we gathered the closed functions in 3 clusters, one for the kids, the parents and the car. The 3 closed volumes are spread around an open living area. The open living area is divided by one large furniture in the middle. This divides the whole living area into living rooms for the kids, tv/family, dining and lounge. Both the living room area and the kitchen area continues out to the porch with an outdoor kitchen, jacuzi and a great view over the sea and the city.

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ARKITEKTUR

WE THANK YOU ALL FOR COMING On friday the 12 of november we held an grand opening of our studio in Reykjavík, Iceland.

The sky is clear, blue and it is freezing in Reykjavík. It is perfect for the opening of the Iceland studio and we had a great view over the city, the harbour and Esjan. We are just taking care of all the last minute things on the phone, everyhing just had to work well.

It was a fantastic day for us and great to have so many people there enjoing it with us. We got alot of visitors, some came all the way from Denmark, all our clients, friends and family. First of all we want to thank for all the nice presents and the warm welcome. It was hard but fun to make the place ready, we had 2 weeks to torwn down walls, paint, buy shelfs, chairs, computers, getting the tables and curtains made. But we did it, everything was ready when the first guest came in the door. We had a very nice time which was used on mingeling, having danish & icelandic beer, wine and a view over the center and harbour area of Reykjavík. We made the interior of our studio quite simple. One big table, made out of four large ones which make one big workstation for 4-8 people. The table is rotated in the square space so that the corners are pointed to the wall and therefore, no hallways. The big table divides the whole space into 4 different spaces around it. The end wall is covered with industrial shelfs whitch include standing workstations and depots. On the walls we made 2 big tablets for pinning the work up and all the windows are covered with oldschool curtains to soften up the whole space. The chairs are super retro small, colored plastic chairs, bought from the old USA-Army Base.

The studio is all shined up, wine is ready and the first guest start popping in at four o´clock on a beutyfull sunny day.

Respectable people are just poring in and the party started out with a nice welcome speech from our co-operating office in Reykjavík, ASK Architects.

There we go, people are going for the redwine followed by discussions about architecture, politics, economy, life in general.

Enjoing the view and the fresh breath of freezing icelandic atmosphere. The balkony, always one of the favorite spots in a good party.

Here the drinks are kicking in and the mingeling start for real. This is where the party is tipping and everybody is having fun.

Now it is 0:30 and the final guests are looking at northern lights which helps getting people in the mood for the Airvawes festival awaiting just across the street.

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