POLITECNICO DI MILANO | SCUOLA DEL DESIGN CORSO DI LAUREA MAGISTRALE IN INTERIOR AND SPATIAL DESIGN LANDSCAPE DESIGN STUDIO | A.Y. 2018-19 | SEZ.I3 Professors: Giovanna Piccinno, Cristina Morbi, Marco Barsottini, Osvaldo Pogliani Assistants: Daniele Mazzinghi, Alice Zingales
CITY
INTERIORSCAPE SCALO FARINI #temporary urbantactics
Berilsu Cambaz Nicole Chmet Alessia Filippini Atin Moridian Chiara Sangermani
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1 STRATEGY ABSTRACT
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0_SCALO FARINI
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0.1_FRAME SELECTION 0.2_SPACE ANALYSIS
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1_READING
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2_TIME SPACE STRATEGY
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2.1_TIME LAYERS 2.2_SPACE LAYERS
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3_TEMPORARY URBAN TACTICS 024
6_MASTERPLAN
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8_PROJECT ZOOM-IN
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6.1_PROJECT ASPECTS 6.2_CONNECTION SCAPE
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8.1_ZOOM-IN #1 8.2_ZOOM-IN #2
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4_PROJECT BRIEF
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4.1_ACTIONS 4.2_RE.ACTIONS
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5_PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
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5.1_SPATIAL CONFIGURATION 5.2_SPACE AND FUNCTIONS
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FOCUS ON PROJECT
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9_SYSTEMIC DEVELOPMENT 072 9.1_ELEMENT #1 9.2_ELEMENT #2
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10_DESIGN DETAILS
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11_EXTRA
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11.1_MAQUETTES 11.2_VIDEO FRAMES
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THE PROJECT IS BASED ON THREE MAIN ELEMENTS: FIRST ONE IS PALM LINES, SECOND ONE IS UNTOUCHED FEELING RELATED WITH EXISTING LANDSCAPE CONFIGURATION AND THIRD ONE IS TRAIN PASSING EFFECT INSPIRED BY THE HISTORY OF THE SCALO FARINI. THESE ELEMENTS GUIDED US TO DISCOVER AND DEVELOP OUR CONCEPTUAL APPROACH. OUR FIRST MAIN FOCUS POINT IS TO CREATE SIX DIFFERENT INTERIORSCAPES PROVIDING NEW ACTIVITIES TO BE EXPERIENCED INTO THE STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS. REFERENCE FOR THIS WAS FOUND IN THE ANALYSIS OF THE HISTORY OF THE PLACE, BOTH CONNECTED WITH INDUSTRIAL MOOD AND SENSE OF THE TRAINS TO PRODUCE ON PEOPLE. OUR SECOND MAIN FOCUS POINT IS TO CREATE SIX DIFFERENT ACTIVITY SPACES BY USING TRIANGULAR SHAPES WHICH WE GOT INSPIRED FROM EXISTING BUILDING’S ROOFTOP STRUCTURE. IN ADDITION TO THIS, WE INTEGRATED OUR TRIANGULAR ACTIVITY SPACES WITH PATHS TO GUIDE PEOPLE TO OUR STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS. PATHS ARE INSPIRED BY THE THREE PALM LINES: HEART LINE, LIFE LINE AND HEAD LINE AND THE POSITION OF ACTIVITY SPACES ON THE PATHS TAKE REFERENCE FROM THEM. THE MAIN MATERIALS USED ARE CORTEN, USED FOR HIS INDUSTRIAL SENSATION AND THE METAL GRID, USED IN ORDER TO BE ABLE TO SEE UNDER IT. THE AIM OF THE PROJECT IS TO GIVE A NEW FUNCTION TO SCALO FARINI WHILE PRESERVING ITS INDUSTRIAL HISTORY.
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SCALO FARINI 0.1_FRAME SELECTION
OVERPASS STAZIONE LANCETTI
ALCATRAZ
VILLA SIMONETTA ENTRANCE
CIMITERO MONUMENTALE
Scalo Farini was an abondoned railway station. It has a very valuable and important role in the city of Milano. Milano itself is a very rich with arts, design, fashion and its culture. So that, having such an important area like Scalo Farini has a potential to improve these points more as it seems. Scalo Farini has several significant locations near it which are has important impact of it. Such as, Stazione Lanchetti, Alcatraz, Cimitero Monumentale, Villa Simonetta, Overpass Adriano Bacula. These places are not different from each other not only with their functions, but also with their targeted community. Scalo farini is likely to attract all different kind of age groups.
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FRAME Main points of interest near Scalo farini
SCALO FARINI
SCALO FARINI
Milano
MILANO Scalo Farini in reference to Milan
Scalo Farini has a hidden importance to become a heart of the Milano. As a visually on the map it has a character to connect the South and North side of the city. For instance, on the visual (letter or number of the visual to show it as a referance) it is very clear to identify the differences between sides of the Scalo Farini. Northern part of the Scalo Farini has less influental characteristics compare to South side of it. Such as, security, activity, entertainment and facilities. On the North side it is more detectable to see more different cultures than Italian. Also areas are more unsecure with lack of possibilities. On the other hand, South side of the Scalo Farini is more richer with its facilities, entertainment, security and activities. Areas like, Porta Garibaldi, Brera, Sempione and Isola has more potential to attract people.
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FARINI PORTELLO ISOLA
SEMPIONE
PORTA GARIBALDI
AREA Neighbourhoods near Scalo Farini
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SCALO FARINI 0.2_SPACE ANALYSIS On the visual (letter or number of the visual to show it as a referance), we can specify the size differences between important parts of the Milano and the Scalo Farini. Parco Sempione is one of the biggest green area in Milano but Scalo Farini is 6 times bigger than Parco Sempione as a portion. Also, Duomo is 37 times smaller than Scalo Farini.
SIZES COMPARISON
SCALO FARINI
PARCO SEMPIONE 1.6 x times
PIAZZA DUOMO
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DARSENA 35 x times
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This chart is designed to define the critical differences between, strenghts, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. It aimed to access different neighbourhoods, university and school well connected different kind of users. Strengths focuses on more positive and potentially improved points of the area whereas weaknesses focused on negative and insufficient points. With the identified opportunities,it aims to improve and develop the area than it used to be. 13
As a result of the nerighborhoods analysis was defined that there is a very strong difference between the two long sides of Scalo Farini. As you can see in the picture, in the upper part of the area analized there are not very high buildings, they are mostly residential, and there is an university, Politecnico. Instead, in the lower part, there are more offices, located inside the new skycrapers of the city, as well as the historical buildings which are, consequently, some of the most touristic attractions of Milan.
NEIGHBORHOODS COLLAGE This collage shows the main differences between the two longer sides of the area
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SCALO FARINI
LANCETTI
ALCATRAZ
MONUMENTALE
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MONUMENTALE
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TARGET ANALYSIS Analysis of the target in the points of interest near Scalo Farini during the day
Moreover, the main points of interest near the area were analized. As showed in the diagrams, in the morning the Lancetti train station is very frequented and people go to the Monumentale Cemetery. In the afternoon the situation is the same, but in the Cementery there are few people. At night the circumstances are very different: the Alcatraz nightclub is full of people, in the opposite way of the day, and the other places completely empty. From the sun path and ventilation analysis is resulted that there are monsoon winds and south-west winds in the dry season.
MONUMENTALE
MONUMENTALE
SUN PATH AND VENTILATION ANALYSIS Analysis of the sun and wind related to the Scalo Farini position
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READING
The sorrounding area near Scalo Farini was analized and the resulting main points were divided in four different scapes.
_ CONNECTION SCAPE There are different types of tranportation: tramways, buses, underground and train and many stops of them to arrive in the area of Scalo Farini.
_ HARD SCAPE The area is close to the Milano’s second ring road. In the nearby, there are also Corso Sempione and Viale Zara which connect the city centre to the suburbs.
_ SOFT SCAPE There is a fair amount of green areas near Scalo Farini and the majority of them have a playground inside and, sometimes, basketball and tennis courts.
_ SENSITIVE SCAPE All around the area there is a wall which surrounds the entire space and it is a limit: it interrupts the connections between the neighborhoods in the nearby. The analysis of the sounds and noises of the closest surroundings was done, too and the result is that the Lancetti’s area is the quitest one. 16
READING
TRAMWAYS Lines: 2, 4, 7, 10, 14
BUSES Lines: 52, 70, 78, 82, 92
UNDERGROUND 5 stops on M2, M3, M5
TRAIN RAILWAYS
MAIN ROADS
ROADS
PLAYGROUNDS
GREEN AREAS
SCAPE LAYERS Main transportation, roads and green areas analysis. 17
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TIME SPACE STRATEGY 2.1_TIME LAYERS
Visual shows the possible time spent in Scalo Farini according to the target. According to function, Scalo Farini can guide people to spent their time in there. Students are more likely to spent their time between from 2:00 pm to 3:00 am. This could be for working and hanging with their group of friends while workers will spent less than all other targets because they will be using Scalo Frini for a short cut passage during the day. Families are seem to spent their most of the time there because of their children.
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Families
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Diagram showing the supposed most attended times by the different users during a day.
TIME SPACE STRATEGY
sport area working area eating area relaxing area
AREAS Diagram showing the supposed most attended areas during a day.
didactic area entertainment
TARGET + AREAS Diagram showing the overlapping of the results of the previous target and areas diagrams.
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Graph (letter or number of the visual to show it as a referance) shows illustrates the differences between the time spent according to activity. Sports, eating and didactic area will be held on till afterrnoon whereas working and relaxing area could be held on whole day till night. In addition, entertainment will only be hald at night.
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TIME SPACE STRATEGY 2.2_SPACE LAYERS
PLAYGROUND DIDACTIC AREA SENIOR SPORTS
RELAXING AREAS BOTANIC GARDENS
PICNIC AREA
LOCKERS
SOCIAL SPACES SPACE FOR EATING SPORT AREAS RUNNING PATH CYCLE PATH PETS AREA MUSEUM FOOD EXPERIENCE
NIGHTLIFE WORKING SPACE
PC STATION
In order to better define a proper space strategy, the main focus of the analysis was aimed at understanding the most needed activities and functions according to each target that had been selected. By doing so, different diagrams were produced to represent the overlap of the data collected during the research. In the first diagram are represented the target ‘s needs and the result is that some of them have same ones, for example both seniors and families probably need a relaxing area and students and workers need a working space, while others are common to all. Instead, in the right diagrams are represented the target’s needs and the response to them. Families and seniors need different activities throughout the day and the goal is to create a sharing community, workers and students targered activities in scheduled time and the idea is to give to them specific services. 20
NEEDS AND GOALS Families and seniors pass more time in Scalo Farini than workers and students who pass through it
TIME SPACE STRATEGY
SPORT AREA
WORKING AREA
EATING AREA
RELAXING AREA
DIDACTIC AREA
ENTERTAINMENT
INTEREST OF THE USERS Diagrams representing the interest of the users in the six main areas areas, in a scale from 0 to 4 21
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TEMPORARY URBAN TACTICS
As for a main concept, the shape of a hand is the symbol of the idea for connection and bonding between the city of Milan and the new regeneration of Scalo Farini.
HEART LINE
HEAD LINE
LIFE LINE
EARLY STAGE Use of the hand as a reference to the new connections between the city and Scalo Farini 24
TEMPORARY URBAN TACTICS
// EARLY STAGE Starting from the conceptual idea of the hand as the strategy for connecting the two sides of the city, the analysis was aimed at using palm lines as the main axes of the project. Moreover, the three different meanings of these lines led to the definition of experimental paths guiding people throughout different activities along the way.
// DEVELOPMENT In terms of development, the area was very unconnected and isolated even its ownself. Different kinds of existing elements and natural vegatation support the systematic approach to define hand palm lines in a more quality way. Step by step, all disconnected areas are merged into one path, creating experiences while enhancing the new relationships in Scalo Farini.
// TRANSFORMATION DEVELOPMENT Disconnected areas are merged into one path to enhance the new relationships
As for the palm lines, three main paths are designed to host the actitivies, which are spread along the way by using some spots of areas attached to the path. The main reference for designing these areas is the warehouse rooftop shape. In this way, new spaces for activities are provided as a deflection of the paths, also providing new interior landscapes and points of view.
TRANSFORMATION Texture reference to the existing rooftop to design the new shapes
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PROJECT BRIEF 4.1_ACTIONS
_ CONNECTION SCAPE The main connection strategy is based on integrating the two different sides of Scalo Farini. To do so, overlapped connection paths are designed to become part of the landscape as a very soft intervention on the site. CONNECTION SCAPE Free circulation area
CONNECTION SCAPE Overlapped structure as connection path 26
PROJECT BRIEF
HARD SCAPE
_ HARD SCAPE
Reference to the memoryscape of the place related with trains.
As a spatial configuration, the project aims at creating areas where people can experience new interiorscapes. As a strategy for designing spaces, the analysis was headed to find references according to the genius loci of the site. In this way, the new memoryscape becomes an important part of the project, giving shape to the experiential interiorscapes where people will connect with both physical and interactive experiences.
_ SOFT SCAPE As for the soft scape, the main aim is to mantain the existing green area, working on and around it to enhance the precious value that spontaneous green has achieved during the time. SOFT SCAPE Existing green area
_ SENSITIVE SCAPE Main idea for sensitive scape is to work with the concept of touching and untouching elements, to be related with the concept of the hand.
SENSITIVE SCAPE Concept of touching and untouching
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PROJECT BRIEF 4.2_RE.ACTIONS
_ CONNECTION SCAPE Main idea for sensitive scape is to work with the concept of touching and untouching elements, to be related with the concept of the hand. As for the interior connection scape, three different kinds of circulation are spread around the space, making people inter-connecting theirselves individually as well as in group. ( FREE CIRCULATION ) Space is not forcing people to follow a specific direction: built elements will provide new shapes and the new in-between spaces will become the new free circulation paths. ( LINEAR CIRCULATION ) The three main paths connect people from the outside to the inside leading them to the warehouse. The space is not closed but it leads people to a specific point. ( STOP SPOTS ) Both the main paths and free areas also provide some spots along the way in which people are invited to stop to enjoy some activities or interactive experiences. 28
CONNECTION SCAPE Diagram showing the three types of circulation
PROJECT BRIEF
_ HARD SCAPE
HARD SCAPE Reference to the train concept
Main idea for sensitive scape is to work with the concept of touching and untouching elements, to be related with the concept of the hand. The new interior-memoryscape is defined by designing structures that can host people while enjoying sensitive experiences. Reference was found by analysing the passage of the trains, which were years ago the inhabitants of the area, and recreating such a feeling into the project. In this way, the connection between the new interiorscapes and the landscape is given by using light and experiential effects.
HARD SCAPE Relationship between the interiorscape and the existing landscape 29
_ SOFT SCAPE By including big trees, small vegetation but also overgrown green spots, the shape of green area provides a more traditional entrance into the space, becoming the real connection between the city and the interior landscape.
_ SENSITIVE SCAPE As for touching part, physical things will happen into the space whereas untouching ones will be more related with interactive experiences by using movements of people to produce some effects.
SOFT SCAPE Overlapping of different types of vegetation 30
PROJECT BRIEF
SENSITIVE SCAPE Lights effect into the green area
SENSITIVE SCAPE Digital interaction using light outside of the structure
SENSITIVE SCAPE Digital interaction between the rooftop and the green area 31
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PROJECT DEVELOPMENT 5.1_SPATIAL CONFIGURATION
Spatial configuration is the relative arrangement of parts or elements within three dimensional space. One of the main theme of our project is merging the existing green, space and new design, by developing the parts of the landscape differently. Under the concept of ‘untouched’ was the main point. Natural existing green remained same but organised according to the design elements. For example, paths are crossing over the existing bushes and the new shapes are placed in order to preserve ‘transparency’ between the paths and the green. The structures are placed to follow existing railways and they guide people to experience in-between spaces, between paths and structures. Also, green is controlled and formed by the design of the structures. It is used in three different ways: on ceiling, on wall and on floor. In these ways you can perceive the green in the same way as in its natural habitat. 32
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
SCAPE LAYERS Diagram of the overlapping layers composing the area
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PROJECT DEVELOPMENT 5.2_SPACE AND FUNCTIONS As a development of the untouched concept, both the paths and the structures were designed to be multifunctional areas in which people can enjoy different activities. On the one hand, the paths are linear connections that lead the users from outside to the warehouse, in the centre of Scalo Farini. While walking along the three paths, it is possible to enjoy the different activities that are provided. On the other hand, the structures, which are located in the middle of the area, become the spaces for new experiences and relationships.
HEART LINE Conceptual image showing the different functions of the heart line
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PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
( HEART LINE ) It is connected with the field of sport. As for activities, functional spots that are spread along the path are equipped with minimal simple elements for exercising in the field of cardio. The aim is to achieve a real sport-area that can be easily included into the path by connecting it with freetime activities. Thus, individuals are able to workout along their way with simple but effective elements, while enjoying the landscape and connecting with other people.
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HEAD LINE Conceptual image showing the different functions of the head line
LIFE LINE Conceptual image showing the different functions of the life line
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PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
( HEAD LINE ) It is connected with the fields of working and didactic. As the path is going on, a sequence of different activities takes place. The aim is to let people experience a new kind of working area, more related with natural elements and inter-connected with the new landscape of the area. In the same way, didactic areas are going to include simple elements that can be both education and playful at the same time, to make children enjoy their activity along the way. Free-standing elements will be used to design new shapes, creating new spontaneous behaviors and human connections.
( LIFE LINE ) It is connected with the field of relaxing. The main aim of this path is to provide intimate and comfortable areas to connect people with the natural scape. In this way, spots areas along the way are intended to be related with relaxing activities as it means according to the individual. Therefore, simple but multifunctional elements are designed to support different activities and spontaneous behaviors for people to experience a new way of inter-connected relaxing activity into the landscape.
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OUTDOOR BAR A lounge bar area provided with sitting elements
GATHERING AREA A relaxing area with elements to sit or lay down
VISUAL EXPERIENCE An analogical interactive experience using rotating mirror panels
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PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
PLAYGROUND A space for children to play with different elements
SOUND EXPERIENCE AND INTERIOR GARDEN An experiential space to enjoy nature
EXHIBITION AREA A multifunctional area created by moving panels to enjoy art
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SOLVALLSPARKEN
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CASE STUDY
VIEW 1 The areas provide different activities
KARAVAN / UPPSALA, SWEDEN / 2016
VIEW 2 Activity areas are linked to the path
An important goal of the project was to give the park a distinctive identity. Therefore, a common walking and cycling route through the area was designed as a multifunctional pathway, which could be used for training, warm up before exercise and as a place for activity itself. The pathway is designed with yellow lighting poles and equipment that consistently reinforces the parks identity. A series of activity areas for play, sports and togetherness are linked to the pathway. The park’s activity areas offer something for everyone. Along the sunny side of the lane there is a paved swathe with benches, sofas, lighting, and bicycle racks. 41
DUPLANTIER VOLUNTEER PAVILION
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CASE STUDY
VIEW 1 Interior view
MICHAEL MCKAY / NEW ORLEANS, USA / 2009
VIEW 2 Side view of the elements
The pavilion has six identical modules that are aggregated across the site. The modules are either grouped or pulled apart to accommodate existing site conditions, trees, root systems, site restrictions, etc. The ‘sliding’ of each individual module allows for a formal variability within a rigid system and maximizes use of the site without building to its extents. The aggregation of each cypress slat allowed for maximum efficiency of the material affect. Identical in size and detail, the slats are aggregated to form a rhythmic light screen that would create a patterning of light over the course of the day. The screen ‘wraps’ each structural steel module to create an enclosure for the pavilion that still allows for flows of air and view. 43
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MASTERPLAN 6.1_PROJECT ASPECTS
From the beginning, through our design process, we focused on the connection and sensational bond between people and Scalo Farini. These elements guide us to discover and develop our conceptual approach. ( STRUCTURES ) Our first main focus point is creating six different interior scapes providing new activities to be experienced into the structural elements. Reference for this was found in the analysis of the history of the place, both connected with the industrial mood and the sensation that you feel when you look outside from the train window.
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STRUCTURE #1 main focus
MASTERPLAN
TRIANGULAR AREA AND PATH #2 main focus
( TRIANGULAR AREA AND PATH ) Our second main focus point is creating six different activity spaces by using triangular shapes which we got inspired from existing building’s rooftop structure. In addition to this, we integrate our triangular activity spaces with paths to guide people to our structural elements and to the warehouse.
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MASTERPLAN 6.2_CONNECTION SCAPE Connection scape of the project is based on three main elements: first one is palm lines, second one is untouched feeling related with the existing landscape configuration and third one is train passing effect inspired by the history of Scalo Farini while enhancing it.
PALM LINES Conceptual representation of the three palm lines meanings
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MASTERPLAN
UNTOUCHED CONCEPT Overlapped paths to give the feeling of untouching the existing ground
TRAIN EFFECT Fragmented view to remind of the train effect, related with memoryscape
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ACTION/REACTION OVERLAP
( ACTION ) The action connected to the concept of ‘untouched’ and ‘retouched’ has a very sensorial meaning. Our project is aimed to give people deep identification and thinking while analyzing what is observed. If the project was designed to give something easy to observe without feeling or thinking, the idea of giving the sense of untouched by action would not be the same with only looking at it. Designing a path with a metal mesh which is very ‘transparent’ to give the people the sense of seeing the existing vegetation and concrete under the way on they walk is our action theme. 52
UNTOUCHED CONCEPT Conceptual representation of the concept of untouching TRAIN EFFECT CONCEPT Conceptual representation of the concept of the train effect
ACTION/REACTION OVERLAP
CIRCULATION The project provides three kinds of circulation: free circulation around the space, linear circulation on the paths and stopping spots for activities
( RE.ACTION ) Action and reaction cause and a kind of consequence which can be called even in a design. So that, for every design action, there is an emotional reaction. Our sensorial fragmented designed structures revolve around people needs as humans to bond and create a connection between people and a ‘retouched’ theme. Our wagon and container inspired structures, have a memorial meaning. Cutted fragments of the corten structure guide people to see what surrounding has and how does it feel. By passing next to them and walking inside of them reflects the ‘untouced’ surrounding images through the inside of the structures fragments. Every structure is designed different from each other and they give a different sensation. 53
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PROJECT ZOOM-IN 8.1_ZOOM-IN #1
As mentioned at previous descriptions, interior-scape structures are our one of the main focus on the site. Structures are created starting from the concept of train which was developed by using corten effect and sharp edges shapes. The developments are different for each structure according to the activities, but still they follow one common logic which is visible in the skeleton of beams and existing railways on the floor. Our systematic elements are made from using the same form but having the different sense of feeling from each other. For instance, transparency, texture, hardness and lightness of the materials integrated with corten define our structures athmosphere and functions. Corten was originally designed to build railroad coal wagons and after this it quickly became a popular material for outdoor art projects during the 1950s and 1960s. 56
STRUCTURE CONCEPT Shape is given from the concept of the train effect
PROJECT ZOOM-IN
STRUCTURE VIEW Collage view of the structure seen from the outside
GREEN + SOUND STRUCTURE Rendering of the structure from the ouside 57
INTERIOR OF THE STRUCTURES From the top: gathering area, outdoor bar, children playground 58
PROJECT ZOOM-IN
INTERIOR OF THE STRUCTURES From the top: exhibition area, visual experience area, green and sound area 59
Structures are made by the overlap of different elements: from the metal arch to the existing railways on the ground. The floor is studied differently for each structure to emphatize the railways to keep untouched what is still existing and to reference to the memory of the place. Tracks are used to characterize the interior space too, giving to them different function in each structure. The shape is developed from the containers shape, with a synthesis process: the figure is semplified more and more arriving to a rectangular modular element. The structures seem like trains thanks to their shape and their location, reminding to the primary function of the Scalo Farini itself. CONSTRUCTION OF THE ELEMENT The diagram shows the process of construction of the element
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PROJECT ZOOM-IN
CONCEPT OF CONTAINER The scheme shows the shape from the container to the element
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CAP-ROUGE MEMORY WALL
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CASE STUDY
VIEW 1 Night view
PLANIA LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE / CAP-ROUGE CLIFF, CITY OF QUEBEC / 2003
VIEW 2 View of the project from the street
Along the Saint Lawrence River, at the cliff’s base, there is a path and contemporary art wall which aim is to commemorate the site’s history. The concrete wall is covered with naturally weathering steel architectural panels that evoke the waves and ice that have pounded on the Cape for nearly 500 years. Corten steel was selected for its rich echoes of the site’s history. The iron ore at the site to the construction of the iconic bridge that still dominates the landscape. 63
PROJECT ZOOM-IN 8.2_ZOOM-IN #2
The three paths are our other main focus on the site. They conceptually represent our hand connection which has heart, life and head line. The path is designed as a reference of memoryscape and history of the place and it gives reference to the untouched feeling while people has visual connection with the existing floor and vegetation. On the other hand, paths are the connection to the triangles, inspired from the existing warehouses roof configuration to create ‘a texture from the structure’. Triangles have different functions according to the group of people they appeal. Heart line path has sports area and children sport playground. Head line path has didactic playground and working area. Lastly, life line path has gathering & relaxing area and playground. 64
THREE PATHS Representative collage of the three hand lines becoming paths
PROJECT ZOOM-IN
VIEW FROM THE PATH Representative collage of the view from the path coming to the warehouse
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SPORT AREA A space to experience different elements working out in the nature
WORKING AREA A big co-working area in the open air provided with different kinds of posts
GATHERING AREA A relaxing area inspired by the concept of the bonfire 66
PROJECT ZOOM-IN
CHILDREN SPORT AREA A playful and safe sport area made for children
PLAYGROUND An alternative playground made of different levels and panels
DIDACTIC AREA A didactic area for children inspired by the memory of the place 67
TRIANGULAR AREA Main dimensions of the area
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PROJECT ZOOM-IN
PATH CONSTRUCTION Scheme showing the elements forming the path
The path design development has been studied by matching together three different materials (metal grid, prefabricated concrete panel and perforated metal mesh). As an explanation for the path structure it is clear to say that it consists of layers. For the first step, it has metal wireframe support to connect with the zero ground level; then it has pre-fabricated mesh, concrete and metal grid panels. For the last step, wooden-made triangular structures are connected to the path to define the functional areas. In accordance with functions on triangles, there may be seen a material differences on the surfaces such as: rubber coating for children playground and sports area to prevent slipping and improve the softness of the floor. 69
FONDAZIONE PRADA
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CASE STUDY
VIEW 1 Focus on the metal grid element
OMA / MILAN, ITALY / 2015
VIEW 2 View of the entrance
OMA’s project for Fondazione Prada embraces a coexistence of new architecture with the regeneration of an early 20th-century gin distillery that includes warehouses, laboratories and brewing silos, as well as new buildings surrounding a large courtyard. Rem Koolhaas explains: “The Fondazione is not a preservation project and not a new architecture. Two conditions that are usually kept separate here confront each other in a state of permanent interaction – offering an ensemble of fragments that will not congeal into a single image, or allow any part to dominate the others.” 71
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SYSTEMIC DEVELOPMENT 9.1_ELEMENT #1
As a first element, structures are created starting from the concept of train which was developed by using corten effect and sharp edges shapes. The developments are different for each structure according to the activities, but still they follow one common logic which is visible in the skeleton of beams and existing railways on the floor. Structures constist of three different
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POLYCARBONATE
It reminds of the industrial history of the place
It supports the green vegetation becoming semi-opened
It gives the sense of untouching and let the light pass through
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SYSTEMIC DEVELOPMENT
CONCEPT OF CONTAINER The scheme shows the shape from the container to the element
elements. These are: linear corten, metal mesh and polycarbonate panels. Corten is used to improve time-changing effect, metal mesh is used to flourish the connection between the structure and the green and polycarbonate defines the relationship between exterior and interior. Main strucutre design is based on abstraction in shape and form. Structures follow the shape of container which was abandoned on the existing site, divided into fragments creating the form of the structure. Defining them with different materials and integrating the railways with the base of the structure guide us to define our functions efficiently, indeed structures base has reference from the existing railways which are on the floor. Railways define the interior configuration functionally, aesthetically and decoratively.
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SYSTEMIC DEVELOPMENT 9.2_ELEMENT #2 As a second element, paths are made by the combination of different pre-fabricated floor materials: metal grid, concrete and perforated metal mesh. Concrete floor is designed as a “piece taken from the ground� which finds reference in the (un)touched concept. Metal grid is used to create transparency effect with the existing ground vegetation whereas the performated metal mesh has a anti-slip but also decorative aim.
METAL GRID PANEL
CONCRETE PANEL
PERFORATED METAL SHEET PANEL
It lets people see under it and enhances the concept of untouching
It is a reference to the memory as a piece was taken from the ground
It has a decorative texture and is an anti-slip material for public use
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SYSTEMIC DEVELOPMENT
SHAPE DEVELOPMENT The shape of the triangles come from the silhouette of the warehouse rooftop
REPETITION OF MATERIAL The texture of the path is formed by the repetition of different panels 75
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DESIGN DETAILS
The technical drawings produced are above all plans, sections and elevations. There are also detailed drawings in scale 1:2 and 1:5 regarding the metallic skeleton that supports the structures and the base of the floating path. The joint between structures beams is a metallic hinge and the Corten panels are fixed to the beams with straws. The entire path is supported by a metallic base system used also to connect the corners of the panels with a single element.
STRUCTURE ASSEMBLING The hinge between two beams and the joint of the Corten sheet with a beam
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DESIGN DETAILS
FLOATING PATH
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The joint between the panels and the base of the path
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STAIRS The metal stairs used to go on the top of the warehouse
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DIMENSIONED STRUCTURE Plant and longitudinal section
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DESIGN DETAILS
BAR Top view, plant and longitudinal section
GATHERING AREA Top view, plant and longitudinal section 79
CHILDREN PLAYGROUND Top view, plant and longitudinal section
GREEN AND SOUND AREA Top view, plant and longitudinal section
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DESIGN DETAILS
EXHIBITION AREA Top view, plant and longitudinal section
EXPERIENCE AREA Top view, plant and longitudinal section
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HEART LINE Sport area
HEAD LINE Didactic playground
HEART LINE Gathering area
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DESIGN DETAILS
HEART LINE Children playground
HEAD LINE Working area
HEART LINE Children playground
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EXTRA 11.1_MAQUETTES
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OUTDOOR BAR Photos of the maquette
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VISUAL EXPERIENCE AREA Photos of the maquette
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PLAYGROUND AREA Photos of the maquette
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GREEN AND SOUND AREA Photo of the maquette
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SCALO FARINI
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VISUAL EXPERIENCE AREA Photos of the maquette
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GATHERING AREA Photos of the maquette
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EXTRA 11.2_VIDEO FRAMES
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