Master's Thesis: Co-Working HUB

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C o - Wo r k i n g H U B INVESTIGATION ON HOW SPATIAL QUALITIES OF CO-WORKING SPACES CAN ENHANCE WORK EFFICIENCY AND SOCIAL NETWORKS, IN A CITY CENTRE THAT IS DRAINED OUT OF URBAN LIFE, FOR A RESILIENT SOCIO-ECONOMIC GROWTH OF UDDEVALLA CITY.

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Co-Working HUB Investigation on how Spatial Qualities of Co-Working Spaces can enhance Work Efficiency and Social Networks, in a City Centre that is Drained Out of Urban Life, for a Resilient Socio-Economic Growth of Uddevalla City.

Razjan Hassan Master’s Thesis at Chalmers School of Architecture Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering This is a Master’s thesis written during spring 2018 within the Master’s Programme: Architecture and Planning Beyond Sustainability (MPDSD) Chalmers University of Technology 412 96 Gothenburg, Sweden Tel : +46 (0) 31 - 772 10 00 Examiner: Emílio da Cruz Brandão Supervisors: Nils Björling External Critics: Giambattista Zaccariotto & David Leite Viana

© Razjan Hassan, 2018 Razjanhassan@hotmail.com Göteborg, Sweden 2018-08-30 2


ABOUT THE AUTHOR Razjan Hassan was born in Sulaimani, Kurdistan, and raised in Den Haag, The Netherlands. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from University of Sulamani and completed her Master’s programme in Architecture and Planning Beyond Sustainability. Her projects were often based on dialogue and participatory design methods, co-design, co-creation, citizen participation, social sustainability, circular economy, shared living/spaces, waste management (recycle, reuse, repair, redesign), social integration, sustainable building and community building.

STUDENT BACKGROUND Bachelor studies | 2010-2016 1 Year BSc of Architecture at TU Delft BSc Architectural Engineering at University of Sulaimani Master studies | 2016-2018 Master’s Programme Architecture and Planning Beyond Sustainability at Chalmers University of Technology Selection of courses within the master studies: • Sustainable Development and the Design Professions • Design and Planning for Social Inclusion • Design Systems • Sustainable Architectural Design • Building Information Modelling • Masters thesis preparation course 1 & 2 • Planning and design for sustainable development in a local context

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS A special thanks to my supervisors and examiner Nils BjĂśrling and EmĂ­lio da Cruz BrandĂŁo, for their guidance, trust, constructive advices, involvement and time. For pushing and inspiring me during this process, this project would not have been possible without your knowledge, support and inspiration. My family and my friends, for your encouragement and for always believing in me. My fellow students in the master thesis studio, for your encouragement and good inputs. For always taking the time to share ideas.

My Mother for helping me out with everything all the time. Without you I would not be able to finish this Master's Thesis. Bana J. Ahmed, Lana M. Ali and Trifa Hassan for all your fantastic support and for always taking the time to give good advices along the way. Bahez Aso Rahim, for being by my side during this process, for your constant support and for never complaining. For always taking the time to cheer up and give good advises. And thank you for always believing in me. I dedicate this work to you all.

Thanks to everyone who lent me their time through meeting me, answering emails and telephone calls.

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TABLE OF CONTENT Co-Working HUB About the Author Acknowledgment Table of Content Reading instructions Abstract 1 . I NT R O DU C TI ON Manifesto Aim & Purpose Methods & Process Delimitations 2 . R ES E A R C H Thesis Discourse Sustainability Discourse Co-Working Open Plan Offices Propinquity Effect Hub and Spoke Eudamonia Machine Transition HUB Conclusion 3 . LO C A L C O N TEXT Brief Background Uddevalla

Site Context 3 The Site 4 Site Surrounding 5 Accessibility 6 Climate Study 7 Interview and survey conclusions Municipal facts & Statistics SWOT Analysis 10 Local Objectives and Strategies 11 Conclusion 12 13 4. CONCEPT & PR OGR AM The Concept Design Approach 16 Target Groups 17 Location 18 Design Strategies 19 20 21 22 23

Spatial Program

5. THE PR OPOSAL The Concept Building Form 26 Gradual Privacy Transition Flexibility Site Plan 31 Ground Floor Plan 32 1st & 2nd Floor Plan

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3rd & 4th Floor Plan Section b-b Section a-a Section c-c Bird Eye View

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6. CON CL U S ION & RE F L E CT ION S Conclusion Reflection Next Step

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7. RE F E RE N CE S

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8. IN S PIRA T ION Tech-Farm Architectural Elements Inspiration Hospice

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9. A PPE N D IX Posters

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READING INSTRUCTIONS This Master’s Thesis is preferably read from cover to cover, but for those who want to read something specific, this is facilitated by having a number of chapters dedicated to each part in the project process. Important is to mention that the process has not been linear but rather in loops. This thesis report is divided into three parts. Part 1: Introduction, Research, Local Context. Part 2: Concept & Program, the Proposal, and Conclusion. Part 3: References, Inspiration and Appendix The design proposal is a result of the first part.

1. Introduction

2. Research

3. Local Context

Part one introduces the thesis and argues for the problems and questions raised within it. It gives a background to put the thesis in a broader context and shows methods of working as well as limitations of the work. The research is displayed first and the site is introduced later together with analysis of the local context which this project is based upon.

4. Concept & Program

5. The Proposal

6. Conclusion & Reflections

Part two consists of the design proposal. This part shows how the research and analysis are turned into conclusions providing a base for the design criteria and program. These criteria guided me in the creation of the design.

7. References

8. Inspiration

9. Appendix

Part three is for more information on the references that I have used during this Master’s Thesis, inspirational reference projects and additional material from the process as well as the posters produced for the exhibition. 6


ABSTRACT The new modern community consists of more freelancers, startups and solo-entrepreneurs, and will constitute a large amount of the total workforce in the future. Nowadays younger generations prefer to work in places where they can find a community of like-minded people as well as a “fun and social� workplace. This place can be a co-working facility, which has become a part of the current sharing economy revolution. Uddevalla, a mid-sized city on the Swedish west-coast, has become a trade centre for small businesses, yet the city centre is struggling to survive due to a lack of social networks and activities. There is an increased need for shared working spaces in order to enhance social interaction and connect existing and emerging networks. The aim of this master thesis is to investigate a solution for achieving an extroverted and inclusive working environment that can encourage its users to interact, thereby creating a social platform where they quickly bounce ideas back and forth. The intention is to combine people at different ages and background with a common interest for sustainability and create a comfortable, homelike environment in the workspaces to enhance work efficiency and productivity.

The result is a design proposal for a Co-Working HUB with flexible shared spaces for activities such as co-working and cocreating. The aim is to provide the users with an environment that encourages social interaction and enhance networking and collaboration opportunities for businesses by working in close proximity to people in other fields that share similar values. This will contribute to a city centre that will be attractive to visit, work and live in. Research by design is mainly implemented, and problems have been tested through digital model studies and sketching. The proposal should be seen as an example of how to demonstrate, educate, and inspire people to share, care, and collaborate, in order to generate new sustainable and innovative business ideas. Finally, the concept, strategies and design proposal could inspire other cities that are struggling with the same urban challenge.

KEY WORDS Co-Working, Co-Creating, Sharing, Collaboration, Social Interaction, Start-Ups & Small Businesses

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“a place you join as an individual, ‘me,’ but where you become part of a greater ‘we.’” WeWork (2010)


1. INTRODUCTION


MANIFESTO THE CO-WOR KING HUB Imagine a place where you can enjoy work and socialize without feeling alone. A place that opens up the opportunity for spontaneous conversations, with like minded people, about anything you can imagine without feeling out of context. Being inspired by each other and being an inspiration for the next generation. This place is a co-working HUB, that consists of shared spaces for recovering, learning, earning and socializing. We believe that with the proper atmosphere around you will be inspired to start-up and manage different kinds of resource efficient businesses, and you will contribute in strengthening the local economy of your city, your place. We aim for togetherness where people, activities, and values are weaved together and supports each other. The social network will be open and flexible for new collaborations to happen between different entrepreneurs, industries, researchers, and inventors. This venue supports cooperative collaborations, and provides room for community events and local organizations. We are committed to offer you creative spaces and satisfying atmosphere that can encourage you to meet, interact, share and exchange resources, knowledge, experience, ideas, values and more. Together we can establish a strong and sustainable social network, that will help to generate new sustainable and innovative business ideas.

TH E S IS Q UE S TIO N How can we design for revitalization of a city centre that is drained out of urban life, by focusing on co-working spaces, for a resilient socio-economic growth of uddevalla city? INTRODUCTION / 10


AIM & PURPOSE AI M A N D R E S E A RCH F IELD

SCOPE

PU RPOS E & S U B- T H E S IS QU E S T ION

The aim of this master thesis is to investigate a solution for achieving an extroverted and inclusive working environment that can encourage its users to interact, thereby creating a social platform where they quickly bounce ideas back and forth.

The final result will consist of a building with activities such as, working, and cocreating. The co-working HUB will serve as a venue for social interaction through cooperative collaborations, community events and room for local organizations.

• A social platform where you quickly bounce ideas back and forth • An environment that encourages social interaction and enhances networking and collaboration opportunities for businesses by working in close proximity to people in other fields that share similar values • A new and high-quality way of working • Strengthen the circular economy. • A “fun and social” workplace with like minded people • Comfortable, homelike environments in the workspaces • Affordable working space for start-ups and small businesses • Providing necessary tools for diverse professions

The intention is to combine people at different ages and background with a common interest for sustainability and create a comfortable, homelike environment in the workspaces to enhance work efficiency and productivity. The strategies and design proposal could inspire other cities that are struggling with the same urban challenge.

The design proposal is limited to an architectural scale where the most important indoor and outdoor spaces are investigated on a higher detail level. The main focus is on the spatial qualities in the building, its immediate surroundings and the working environment and interactions within it. The thesis does not focus on the structural details, technical aspects of the building and its systems.

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How can spatial qualities enhance social interaction and work efficiency in working spaces?

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How can we demonstrate, educate, and inspire people to co-work and co-create?

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How can sharing resources stimulate cooperative collaborations and increase social interaction between diverse target groups?

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How can a co-working HUB revive the city centre of Uddevalla and regain the urban life?

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METHODS & PROCESS M ET HO D O L O G Y Research for design has been used to investigate the socio-economic structure of the city. This method has also been implemented for the site analysis. The knowledge gained from the theory part has been translated into design concept and design strategies. In the design phase, research by design has been implemented, and problems have been tested through digital model studies and sketching. The design proposal is further a result of the theory part together with findings in the design phase. The proposal should be seen as an example of how to create successful synergies that can promote co-working, and co-creating on its best, as well as creating creative spaces and a social network, which can encourage diverse users to meet, interact, share and exchange several resources like materials, tools, skills, knowledge, experience, ideas and values.

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USED METHOD S

Research for design Research by design Exploratory research: Literature studies Mapping and statistics to define the programme. Reference projects Empirical research: Site analysis and observations Dialogue with representatives of Uddevalla Kommun and Locals. Sketching and diagramming to start the design process

This project brings the local networks, local organisations and the locals with networking needs together to promote the concept of collaborating, sharing & caring thereby becoming a resilient urban community with socio-economic benefits.


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This diagrams shows the aspects that I will investigate more in detail in this Master’s Thesis, while some other subjects are not investigated thoroughly or left out.

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“Work

has invaded home, and there’s something nice about

the fact that we’re making home invade work.” Vermeulen, D. (2016)


2. RESEARCH


THESIS DISCOURSE H O M E , W O R K & LEISURE

L EV EL S OF PR IV ACY

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According to urban sociologist Ray Oldenburg, people need three types of places to live fulfilled, connected lives: Their “first place” (home) for private relief; their “second place” (work) for economic engagement; and their “third place,” a more formless arena used for reaffirming social bonds and community identities.

Even-though the building consists of these different functions, you still have that separation between living, work, and social common spaces. Therefore transition from Private-to-public spaces needs to be nuanced and carefully articulated when it comes to how close these zones are inside a single building, so it becomes a fluid transition so to say.

Because of the limited time set for this master thesis, I will have to limit the proposal and research to investigate a part of the co-living HUB, which will result in a co-working HUB. But the idea of having all three types of spaces in the same building or close to each other can still be achieved as part of a development program or expansion of the co-working HUB in the future.

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This third place can be a hairdresser, cafeteria, community center, or even a public square. The need for these three separate spheres defines how human environments are designed at a base level, but increasing urbanism and mobility is combining these different spaces into one. The result is a new hybrid building type that consists of spaces for living, working, and entertaining/socializing. These type of building can result in a co-living HUB.

Mortice, Z. (2016)

The potential living areas and additional common spaces can be added any time in order to enhance a vivid multicultural HUB belonging to the local community. Yet the idea behind co-living will be explained since it has a strong relationship with the final proposal and topic of this master’s thesis.


SUSTAINABILITY DISCOURSE This project should fulfil sustainable development in a broad and comprehensive perspective, by acting on the following sustainable branches. However due to a limited time given for this master’s thesis, the main focus will be on the social aspects. EN VIRO N METNAL ASPECTS The building should be adapted to the local climate and be in harmony with existing build structures.

SOCIAL ASPECTS This project should promote authentic social interaction, co-working, co-creation, sharing, a sustainable lifestyle, value of sharing of all kinds, circular economy and local participation and collaboration.

E CON OM IC A S PE CT S Circular economy, cradle-to-cradle thinking, engaging not only individuals, but also local and global entrepreneurs.

THETICS S AE

A E S THE TIC A S PE CTS Design concept that demonstrates the potential of sharing and collaboration, but also attracts and encourages people to engage and interact with this new facility.

Fig 3. Sustainability discourse diagram

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CO-WORKING BACKGROUND

CONCEPT

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The first co-working space was founded in 2005 in San Francisco. It has become a part of the current sharing economy revolution. Today co-working facilities are wide spread across the world and keeps expanding rapidly in big and small cities.

The concept of co-working appeared first in 2005, when the American computer scientist Brad Neuberg shared the opening of a new kind of space:

Nowadays younger generations prefer to work in places where they can find a community of like-minded people. But also a “fun and social” workplace with flexible work hours. Not everyone can afford to buy or rent a property in the city centre with a close connection to main social networks and customers. Increased mobility and the rise of the sharing economy has changed the way we live, work and travel but also transformed our physical environment.

The new modern communities consists of more freelancers, independent contractors and solo-entrepreneurs, and will constitute a large amount of the total workforce in the future.

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“Do you work for yourself from home? Do you miss community and structure? Join Spiral Muse and Brad Neuberg in creating a new kind of work environment for free spirits!” Pasquier M. (2013) When ambitious people meet in the same room/space, new ideas and experiences can be exchanged, created, rejected and discussed. They can go back to their desk after a useful conversation and reconsider their work. This is the main idea behind co-working facilities. Co-working spaces are meant to promote casual encounters between employees of different fields, creating a social platform where they quickly bounce ideas back and forth. This turns the office into a collective brainstorming session helping to create quicker, more resource efficient solutions.


OPEN PLAN OFFICES BACKGROUND

AL TER NATIV ES

“Open plan offices do not work” Singh A.

"It was very difficult to get into flow states and incredibly easy to be broken from them. When I’m in a crowded space my thoughts also get crowded. I feel overwhelmed by stimuli and the inability to escape them. In contrast, when I have space (mental & physical), I’m able to challenge and understand both my thoughts and assumptions. The quality of my thinking goes up significantly." Singh A. (2018)

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More than 80 percent of all offices have an open floor plan nowadays. Traditional offices spaces have moved towards open plans in order to stimulate creativity and serendipity. Open plan offices are more likely to experience uncontrolled interactions, lower level of concentration and motivation, and higher levels of stress. Ironic enough research has shown that open offices often lead to anti-social behaviours, while prior researchers have claimed the exact opposite. The problem with open plan offices is mainly the addition of noise, which reduces productive focus. To boost job performance it is better to provide a sense of privacy through physical barriers.

Economical concerns have usually led to wrong design decisions for centuries. We have been destroying everything that is good for our environment in order to make money or save on investment. It’s time to change that. There are many alternatives to traditional and open plan offices, the most interesting concepts in this case are the Hub and Spoke, and the Eudamonia Machine theories.

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PROPINQUITY EFFECT TH EO R Y

SAMPL E

IM PL E M E N T A T ION

The propinquity effect is a 1950’s social psychology theory that assumes that strangers who encounter one another with some frequency tend to develop friendships. This idea has been implemented by for example Steve Jobs at Pixar. It has resulted in a fairly commonplace in many contemporary workplaces. However I would like to create the proper environment for the users willing to experiment.

After observing friendships in a small two-floor apartment building, they came to the conclusion that neighbours often friends, whilst people on separate floors were not, and those on ground-floor level near staircases and mailboxes had friends on both floors.

During proposing the layout of the spaces, I will try to implement this propinquity effect. The starting point will be wellappointed meeting spaces and a diversity of lounge areas, this is to stimulate social interactions.

According to several other research that has been done in the 50’s, we can assume that the more we meet and interact with people, the more likely we are to become friends with them. When we meet others regularly we become familiar with each other more easily and find things we like about each other.

Fig 4. Propinquity effect abstract diagram

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Friendships are usually established between neighbourhoods, at workplaces, with class mates and other places where people get together. This means that it is crucial for us to meet up regularly in order to make friends and build social trust, and to ensure this casual To ensure you meet up, arrange your life so you repeatedly ‘bump into’ them. Festinger (1954), Schachter and Back (1950) & Zajonc (1968)

In order to stimulate and enhance social interaction we have to improve the more public and common spaces , by increasing the number of casual interactions one has in this space. This phenomenon is according to Jane Jacobs research and theories on how design can affect community and creativity. Jacobs J. (1961)


HUB AND SPOKE HU B A N D S P O K E

POSSIB L E D EV EL OPMENT

Hub and Spoke spaces feature a singular entryway into common spaces and hallways that spoke out to different individual offices.

The Hub and Spoke concept can be developed in order to enhance social interaction. This will be through different connections with the central space, with different sequence of spaces linked with each other.

People have the ability to choose to collaborate or to ensconce themselves in their offices. The more public/central spaces and hallways in the Hub and Spoke approach needs to be navigated and therefore, encourages conversation and social interaction. A famous sample where this design concept is applied is the M.I.T.’s building 20.

Applying one of these connections (web, chain, or group) with the central space (Hub), in an architectural design can lead to different approaches in terms of the transition between public and private spaces, and will eventually result in different qualities of space.

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EUDAMONIA MACHINE E UDA M O N I A M A C HIN E Eudamonia is the Greek concept for “a state in which you’re achieving your full human potential.” This theory, by David Dewane's, has been investigated and adopted in Cal Newport’s book "Deep Work". Mathison, J. (2016) Achieving true mastery is the only way to create something genuinely innovative, something truly new that moves the world forwards in that specific field. For achieving mastery you need to “force your way into its secrets”, and that requires deep, extended periods of focus. “Don’t only practice your art, but force your way into its secrets for it, and knowledge can raise men to the divine.” Mathison, J. (2016)

We literally never experience hunger unless we starve ourselves. So it should not be too expensive to experiment with our workplaces and find a method that makes the most of human potential.

In the Eudamonia Machine, there are five spaces that get progressively more focused on concentrated, focused work. This way we can establish a productive shared space as well ass deep work. Employees will produce more value and quality work while working there, and that this value/quality is significantly above the cost of maintaining the facility.

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• First room when you enter • Contains examples of deep work produced in the building • Meant to inspire users of the machine, creating a ‘culture of healthy stress and peer pressure

• Contains a standard conference room with a whiteboard and some cubicles with desks, for low-intensity activity

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• Creates a mood that ‘hovers between intense curiosity and argumentation.’ • A place to debate, and work through the ideas that you’ll develop deeper in the machine

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• Each chamber is conceived to be six by ten feet and protected by thick soundproof walls • Allows for total focus and uninterrupted work flow ‘deep work chambers’

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The aim is to design a physical place that increases the chances of spontaneous meetings, supporting positive friction, being alive at different times of the day, encouraging co-creation, learning and reflecting upon sustainable development.

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The concept of this Transition Hub is; "To attract a broad spectrum of actors, working with sustainable development and to generate meetings that accelerate the transition to a sustainable future."

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A theoretical model named "Quadruple Helix", is used for understanding the actors; civil society, business, education and public sector. I will use this system analysis and place my master's thesis topic within the system, to understand the potentials of the networking and how to connect existing networks.

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Transition HUB is a master's thesis reference that has developed a concept for a physical meeting place, of transdisciplinary character, that will accelerate the transition to a sustainable future. Findings from this reference will be an important tool in developing a design framework for the final design proposal.

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The transition hub, a physical meeting place enables contact with actors which otherwise are hard to reach. Neutral ownership of the building is crucial for this kind of place to work, as well as activities that fill a need will help to attract people to this place and not to forget that the public sector is an important enabler, however rarely participant. In order to establish or strengthen the existing networks we need Hub-persons whom know people from different contexts and has a habit/ability of connecting them.

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TRANSITION HUB SU ST A I N A B L E D EVELO PMEN T IN B USI N E S S The economic system in which the business sector operates is primarily directed at maintaining profitability. Yet, in business, there has been an increased focus on sustainability issues, primarily through higher demands from customers and consumers. The driving forces behind this change is because companies want to collaborate with other stakeholders, whom are of great potential, as well as a willingness to be active in the local community in which they operate. According to the transition hub thesis we can define the main actors, activities they can take care of, the challenges they will face and the potentials that they bring with them in the Sytem of Quadruple helix. These point can be applied later during the design phase, in order to define potential target groups and a program for the building.

ACTOR S - Small, medium and large companies - Municipally owned companies - Start-up's - Self-employed ACTIONS Taking care of Environmental Sustainability - Becoming a pioneer in Sustainability, and waking up awareness - Designing or producing durable product and/or services CHAL L ENGE - Must find a link to profitability in order to be feasible POTENTIAL S Increased demand from co-workers and customers (civil society) can drive more sustainable actions. Fig 11. The system answers the question: What actors and activities in the business community contribute to sustainable development?

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CONCLUSION R ESEA R C H & THEO RIES Findings from the research part will be valuable input for the design proposal. Main findings that can be translated into design strategies or needs to be considered during the design process are: • Quadruple Helix • The propinquity effect • Eudamonia machine - Levels of Privacy Furthermore, a connection between the potentials of co-working as an activity and quality of working spaces will be made.

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Some of the potentials are: • Testing new ideas • Saving money on rent • Creating a social network • Creating a business network • Growing a creative and innovative community • Getting advice and sharing knowledge and experience • Generating new sustainable and innovative business ideas. • Business, research, customers and organisations can come together and be one • Enhancing cooperation and collaboration between researchers, startup entrepreneurs and small businesses

Main qualities that needs to be addressed are: • An environment that encourages social interaction and enhances networking and collaboration opportunities for businesses by working in close proximity to people in other fields that share similar values • A new and high-quality way of working • A “fun and social” workplace with like minded people • Comfortable, homelike environments in the workspaces • Affordable working space for start-ups and small businesses • Providing necessary tools for diverse professions included in the cost of the rent • A social platform where you quickly bounce ideas back and forth • Improve social support, communication, and cooperation


CONCLUSION T H ESI S D I S C O U RSE

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“Collaboration

is the software, co-working is the hardware.� Fabb, W. (2018)


3. LOCAL CONTEXT


Picture 1. Uddevalla City bird eye view


BRIEF BACKGROUND Oslo 140 min

Uddevalla is a mid-sized city, located in the province Bohuslän (swedish West coast) 8 miles North of Gothenburg, and is a central node in Västra Götaland. The city is connected to Göteborg and Oslo, both through the highway E6 and the railway. The city centre is located along the fjord Byfjorden and surrounded by green nature areas (Uddevalla kommun, 2018). The city is strategically located by the sea with a coastline of 27 mile. The population in the municipality has increased since 2000 and has currently 55,615 inhabitants. Renal Land: 638 sq/km Population per sq/km: 84

Strömstad 60 min

Mellerud 60 min

Lidköping 70 min

Kungshamn 50 min Lysekil 30 min

Trollhättan 30 min

Vänersborg 30 min

Ljungskile 20 min Stenungsund 30 min

Kungälv 40 min

Göteborg 50 min

Kampenhof

City Centre

LEGEND Highway Railway

Uddevalla

Uddevalla

Fig 12. Commuting distance from Uddevalla to cities within Västra Götaland.

Sweden and Västra Götaland.

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UDDEVALLA T H E C I TY Uddevalla, was founded in 1498 and is now as a hub for regional trade and travel as well as an international tourist destination. The municipality today has more than 55 000 inhabitants, and is a fast growing municipality, therefore they have decided to expand the city centre. The city centre of Uddevalla is struggling to survive due to a lack of activities and social networks. The municipality has now planned to expand the city centre with a wish for it to regain the urban life and again become the main social arena. (Andersson, 2016 Uddevalla Kommun). To make the expansion feasible, a resilient socio-economic growth of the city centre is required. It is also known that Sweden has become an immigrating country, which contributed in making it a multicultural country. Refugees from active war zones continue to immigrate to Sweden. This leads to an increased need for social integration and inclusion. Which will be the main issue addressed in this Master’s Thesis.

Picture 2. City centre

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Picture 3. Strand promenade


SITE CONTEXT Byfjord

Uddevalla is embedded by hills and is known for its great green nature. Their are a some very valuable green areas from which Skansberget is close to the city centre, but yet disconnected from the city network. A beautiful green walk along the water, called strand promenade, connects the city centre with the green areas. Uddevalla has more than 300 local organizations of different kind. There are also lots of small theatre associations whom unfortunately has no place to perform. There is also need for an art gallery.

LĂśvĂĽsberget

The Site

Skansberget

Picture 4. Uddevalla

The Site

Picture 5. Areal view of the site.

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THE SITE FA C T S Width: 85 m Depth: 67 m Area: 5695 Current use: Bus station & Parking lot with space for 25 cars. KAMPENHOF The site is currently surrounded by parking lots on two sides with walking paths behind them. The site will be an empty space in the dense city centre and has a very nice view towards the Byfjord. Building a central working & meeting place here will benefit the area in many ways as well as enclosing the hole in the city. The aim is that this project will perform as a pioneer and show that belonging to a social community, rather than to live alone, is necessary for us to be more resilient and behave more sustainable. Eventually, this project should be adapted to, and integrated in the local climate and context.

Fig 13. The site

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SITE SURROUNDING The area is in strong need of a revitalizing strategy. In fact, commercial activities and tourism create a vacuum of everyday life and a progressive exclusion of community interests. Therefore there is need for a coherent architectural strategy for the city centre, to be able to mature a more sustainable and integrated development.

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Second hand shop

5 Cinema

9 Kulturskolan

2 Church

6 Folketshus

10 Gymnasieskola Östrabo

3 Museum

7 Sankt Mikaelsgården

11 Kunsgatan

4 Eco-cafe

8 Agneberg Skolan

12 Kampenhof

The city centre consist mainly of cultural activities, shops, lots of cafetaria’s, restaurants and hair dressers. These are clustered around the main street (Kungsgatan).

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Fig 14. Existing meeting places.

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ACCESSIBILITY

LEGEND Car Road Pedestrian Main Road Kampenhof Bus stop Byfjorden

Fig 15. Movement map. Accessibility to/from Kampenhof.

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The site is easy accessibly by car, public transport and even by walk. This will allow for a more flexible program for the new facility (Co-Living HUB).


CLIMATE STUDY

Fig 17. Sun Penetration

SU N & W I N D The buildings surrounding the site are too far to have any impact on the sunlight penetrating the building that will be built. This is an optimal location for the project in terms of daylight penetration, yet we have to consider the prevailing wind coming from South-West during the design phase. 1 ST O F JA N U A RY (Shadows from 12.00)

1ST OF APR IL (Shadows from 12.00)

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21 DEC

Fig 18. Prevailing Wind

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INTERVIEW & SURVEY CONCLUSIONS “ Public transport becomes more expensive year after year, therefore I prefer the car. Activities for children and youth should be affordable, to hang out daily.” 40 Year old man

“ Lots of empty spaces, because the municipality has neglected the city centre, and has concentrated on Torp, because there is more profit there. ” 65 year old man

“ Lack of social interaction, we need a place that connects the different backgrounds, especially since Uddevalla has become multi cultural. ” 60 year old woman

D IV ER SE NATUR E Uddevalla is known for its great nature and diverse landscape, which creates a calm environment for its inhabitants. Residents value this the most. This is the main reason for a large number of tourists visiting Uddevalla each summer to enjoy the west coast, forest and green areas. TR AD E CENTR E Uddevalla has become a trade centre for many small businesses that are increasing each year. Some of these small businesses have started to work at the same place to save on money(rent costs), yet they have not started collaborating. L OCAL OR GANIZATIONS Another interesting fact is that Uddevalla has more than 300 local organizations, which means active citizens who can help with creating an united community where diverse people, activities, and values are weaved together and supports each other. L ACK OF PER FOR MANCE AND EXHIB ITION SPACE There are many small theatre associations, but no place for them to perform. There is also need for an art gallery.

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“ We have only a cinema, no other place to hang out for youth and especially adults and elderly people, during their free time. ” 25 year old man

“ Lack of bike lanes. They are not separated from the car road. We have a bad swimming pool, we go to Vänersborg to swim. ” 31 Year old man

“ We treasure our harbour and great nature, it’s also very nice to see a large number of tourists each summer.” 38 Year old woman


INTERVIEW & SURVEY CONCLUSIONS “ We need more frequent flea markets, game space for children so they can socialize, and a place for elderly and unemployed people to socialize. A green corridor where we can have a walk and enjoy closeness to nature. A collective greenhouse, growing food locally and sell it. ” 25 year old man

“ After 14:00 there is no one in the city centre, except elderly people, who also do not have a place to go. There should be some activities to pimp up the city centre, like a magician or facial paint events for children etc. ” 40 Year old man

L ACK OF SOCIAL INTER ACTION From the interviews it has become clear that there is an interest in sharing living and working spaces with local residents. People who wants to live in some type of co-housing situation tend to do this because of social reasons. There is a big interest in socializing and meeting new people.

L ACK OF D IV ER SITY Many people mention that they have no options to choose from, there are lots of the same kind activities, which are mainly hairdressers, pizzerias and cafeterias. The restaurants are clustered around the main street(Kungsgatan), and does not stretch out to meet the water(Byfjord).

OUT CR OWD ED CITY CENTR E The main noticeable problem with the city centre is the fact that it is out crowded and drained from commerce and urban life. There are no activities that attract people and if someone want to do shopping they prefer to go to Torp (external shopping mall, 7 km outside the city centre).

“ It was very crowded in the city till 2010, nowadays there are only pizzerias and hairdressers in the city centre. ” 52 Year old woman

“ We want the shops to be open till 21:00 and have the opportunity to grow and cook food together in the city centre. ” 60 year old man

“ Food is not everything, we need more than only restaurants and cafeterias. ” 31 year old man

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MUNICIPAL FACTS & STATISTICS INC R E A S E D P O PULA T ION

HOUSING & JOB OPPOR TUNITIES

Uddevalla is a growing city. The population has increased during the 2000’s and is expected to continue growing. In 2016 increase was 985 inhabitants, which is the largest population increase ever. The increase consisted of positive migration and a positive net birth rate. (Uddevalla kommun, 2018)

Statistics of people immigrating to Uddevalla today shows that Uddevalla is appealing to young families and startup entrepreneurs, not necessarily with a connection to the city from before (Länström, 2010). The commuting distance makes Uddevalla attractive for people moving from Gothenburg, looking for cheaper housing or a more calm environment, as well as for people coming from Ljunskile, Munkedal, Orust and other surrounding small cities and villages to work in Uddevalla.

Fig 19. Population growth 2000-2016 Number of Inhabitants 55500 55000 54500 54000 53500

Fig 21. The five most valued reasons why new residents choose Uddevalla (Länström, 2010):

Seaside

27%

13%

Beautiful nature Good Healthcare

15%

Private car

18%

Outdoor life

27%

Fig 22. Who chooses to move to Uddevalla today? (Länström, 2010)

53000

Fig 20. Immigration & emigration

52500 52000

65%

51500 51000

have not lived in Uddevalla before

50500 50000

61% are moving from Västra Götaland

45% are in the age between 18-29

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Fig 23. Why do they choose to move to Uddevalla?

Housing prices in Uddevalla compared to Göteborg (Svensk mäklarstatistik, 2017):

800

Göteborg city centre 58 232 kr/kvm 1200

Uddevalla 19 360 kr/kvm LOCAL CONTEXT / 40


SWOT ANALYSIS Weaknesses Threats

Lack of meeting places, public facilities and public space Lack of apartments and affordable housing City centre is drained from commerce and urban life Centralization to Torp Aging population Unsustainable transportation / Car dependency Inadequate communication/collaboration between the municipality and the inhabitants Lack of higher education possibilities Few jobs for highly educated people

Individualization Cultural and generational segregation/gaps Aging population Rising sea level and flooding Urbanization Automatization (Less demand for blue-collar jobs) Tourism

SWOT Migrants and cultural diversity Eco tourism Circular economy in local networks Increased environmental awareness Digitalization and connectivity

Opportunities

Closeness to a diverse landscape and rich biodiversity (in terms of both leisure and resource qualities) A large local engagement and many local associations in active local networks (more than 300) Many local small businesses A municipality engaged in sustainability Easy to commute outside Uddevalla for work or study Suitable land and sea for local food and energy production (An asset for both local economy and self sufficiency) Attractive school facilities

Strengths Fig 24. SWOT Analysis

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LOCAL OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES L O C A L O B JE C TIVES

Social Strategies

1. Uddevalla is an interesting and active place to live in for people in all different stages in life. 2. Local residents are sharing resources which stimulates cooperative collaborations and increases social interaction between diverse target groups. 3. Spatial qualities and the social dimensions are considered in the design of collective/common spaces in order to demonstrate, educate, and inspire people to co-live, co-work and co-create.

Promote an open and flexible social network for new collaborations to happen between different entrepreneurs, industries, researchers, inventors, start-up businesses, unemployed local inhabitants, educational organizations and even people living in the building.

S T R A TE G I E S

Create a venue for social interaction through cooperative collaborations, community events and room for local organizations.

The strategies are responding to the objectives by taking advantage of the previously identified strengths and opportunities as well as aiming to mitigate weaknesses and threats.

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Demonstrate an interesting and active place to live in for people in all different stages in life.

Economical Strategies Inspire new entrepreneurs to start-up and manage different kinds of resource efficient businesses, which strengthens the local economy. Provide a creative, productive and satisfying atmosphere combined with a social network for collaboration to help generate new sustainable and innovative business ideas.

Provide creative spaces that can encourage diverse users to meet, interact, share and exchange several resources like space, materials, tools, skills, knowledge, experience, ideas and values.

Create an affordable living space.

Provide an extroverted and inclusive typology that consists of co-housing and public facilities for recovering, learning, earning and socializing.

Environmental Strategies

Create togetherness where diverse people, activities, and values are weaved together and supports each other, to create a sense of belonging to the place as well as a strong community feeling.

Fig 25. Urban Planning Strategies for Uddevalla

Promote a sustainable lifestyle and wake up awareness around environmental and local issues, so that all actors contribute to a sustainable local economy.


CONCLUSION C O NC L U S I O N The research and analysis leaded to the final SWOT, objectives and strategies which will result in a concept and program for the design proposal. They are based on the interviews and a survey made with the Representatives of Uddevalla Kommun (the municipality), the locals (residents) and information found on the local newspaper, brochures, information from the info boards around the Area and Internet.

Picture 6. Uddevalla city

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“Work

spaces that provide the freedom of working

for yourself with the community and creativity of a traditional job.� Neuberg, B. (2005)


4. CONCEPT & PROGRAM


THE CONCEPT W H A T? The concept of a physical meeting place which focuses on start-up businesses, the public sector and activities regarding sustainable development, in particular sharing space and resources has resulted in a Co-Working HUB. Therefore, this building will facilitate co-working, and co-creating spaces for the potential stakeholders and actors whom work there.

Gentrification

Individualization & Anonymity

Owning

Segregation

HOW? The concept of the Co-Working HUB is based on the investigation around co-working, and co-creating facilities. Knowledge from how others have done before in similar projects have contributed to the development of the concept. The aim is to establish a transition from the current situation to a desired situation.

Define Potentials & Obstacles

Find a Place

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Start a Community For modern lifestyles

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Exchange of knowledge

Showcasing & Branding

Creative and innovative community

D ESI R ED SI T U A T I ON : M U LT I C U LT U R A L & V I V I D C OM M U N I T Y V

Accessibl e bl e isi ableBorder s rme Pe

LOC A L N EEDS & A SSET S

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Commuters/Freelancers, Start-up entrepreneurs, locals

C U R R EN T S I TUA TI O N : GA T E D C OM M U N I T I E S

Fig 26. Design Concept

As the Project has the strategy of meeting community needs by focusing on available resources as assets, this can also be an example to other neighbouring municipalities.

EXC HA N GE, SHA R E, C OLLA B OR A T E, C OOP ER A T E, C A R E

RE C O V E RI N G , L E A RN I N G , E A RN I N G , SOCIALIZING


DESIGN APPROACH For achieving the concept of the CoWorking HUB it will be necessary to define the target groups, a location, design strategies, and a spatial program.

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TAR GET GR OUPS

3

Target groups have been decided on earlier according to research and local context part.

L OCATION 2 The placement of the building is decided according to a number of criteria. These criteria define the most suitable location for this building and optimal solutions for several design problems related to the location that should be considered during the design phase.

DE S I GN FRAME WO RK

T A RG E T G R O UPS

1

LO C A T IO N

2

D ESIGN STR ATEGIES

3

D E S IGN S T RA T E GIE S

The design strategies will help with defining physical aspects of the building in order to integrate the building within the built environment and to reach the objectives and aim of the project.

4

S PA T IA L PROGRA M

The spatial program describes the spaces that should be included in the building in order to support the idea of the Co-working HUB. These are defined according to previous exploratory and empirical research during this Thesis. The aim is to meet the needs of the community and try to work from a bottom-up design approach.

SPATIAL PR OGRA M

4

Fig 27. Design framework

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TARGET GROUPS

Y O UN G P R O FE S SION A LS The programme offers a meaningful, creative and innovative atmosphere, in order to start up resource effective businesses. Social network, meeting point , and a test ground for new resource efficient strategies, are additional advantages.

COM M U T E RS Residents of Uddevalla are willing to commute for work or study, to get the desired living conditions. Now they can work or study in the Co-Working HUB in order to save on time and money. The desired social environment and calm atmosphere are perfect to get rid of the isolation when working from home.

S T AR T-U P E N TR E PREN EURS Uddevalla is recently known as a trade centre for the many small businesses and start-up entrepreneurs. Unfortunately they can not afford to work close to the community and customers. This will be a good opportunity expand their social network and collaborate with each other in order to strengthen existing local networks.

DESIGN FRAMEWORK

TARGET GROUPS

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LOCATION

2

DESIGN STRATEGIES

3

SPATIAL PROGRAM

4


LOCATION CRITERIA A number of criteria has been used in order to define the most suitable place for the Co-Working HUB and to investigate how the building will impact its surrounding and vice versa. These criteria has been extracted from previous knowledge throughout the master programme and influenced by the master's thesis Transition HUB. The final decision of the site is also partly influenced by thoughts of locals and the municipality.

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INTERSECTION (OF EVERY DAY LIFE)

VISIBILITY (IN THE CITY)

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HIGH ACCESSIBILITY

Fig 28. Location criteria

DESIGN FRAMEWORK

TARGET GROUPS

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LOCATION

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DESIGN STRATEGIES

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LOCATION

1 INT ERS E C TI O N ( O F EVERY DA Y LIF E) • Places where most people circulate/ move around. • Central location, easy to engage with.

Fig 29. Intersection of every day life

2 S UP P O R T L O C A L A C T ORS • Offer a neutral place ownership • Should invite diverse potential target groups • Place should feel and give the impression that it is yours and you belong there

Fig 30. Support local actors

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LOCATION

3 V I SI BI L I TY ( I N T HE CIT Y) • Easy to find by having clear entrances. • Visible activities from the outside and spilled out into the urban space. Fig 31. Visibility in the city

4 HI G H A C C E S S I B ILIT Y • Easy to reach by public transportation. • Activities go on during different times of the day and week.

Fig 32. High accessibility

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DESIGN STRATEGIES PER M E A B L E B O RDERS Open and inviting Have clear entrances Intensify the flow of people Invite public life/outdoor environment Activities can spill outside

SPATIAL D IV ER SITY Provide private, common and public spaces Relax, read, play

F L E X IBL E & A D A PT A BL E S PA CE Open plan, diverse use of space Mobility.

3 3 2

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Fig 33. Permeable borders

Fig 34. Spatial diversity

Fig 35. Flexible & adaptable space

IND O O R / O U TD OO R T RA N SIT ION Be transparent Inhabitable windows and/or edge Showcase - Make people curious & Display sustainable lifestyles

OR IENTATION & V IEW Optimize incoming sunlight Optimize view to the water

The design strategies will help with defining physical aspects of the building in order to integrate the building within the built environment and to reach the objectives and aim of the project.

DESIGN FRAMEWORK

Fig 36. Indoor/outdoor transition

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Fig 37. Orientation & view

TARGET GROUPS

1

LOCATION

2

DESIGN STRATEGIES

3

SPATIAL PROGRAM

4


SPATIAL PROGRAM WHAT DO E S TH IS PROG RA M OF F ER ? • Meaningful, creative and innovative atmosphere. • Social network, meeting point. • Test ground for new resource efficient strategies before used in bigger scale. • Shared spaces • Strengthens the existing local actors and networks.

HOW TO ACHIEV E THESE ASPECTS ? • Demonstrate the benefits of re-design, repair, reuse and recycling. • Attract diverse target groups with diverse work opportunities and activities. • Promote innovative sharing models and Eco-friendly lifestyles. • Support/inspire entrepreneurs/Eco-designers to start up resource effective businesses. • Platform to interact/exchange skills, knowledge, tools, materials, perspectives, values, and ideas. • Inspire passive visitors to be active participants. • Support collaborations + co-existence (alone is not strong)

THE PROGRAMME COLLABORATION

ACTIVITIES THE FACILITY Kampenhof

FUTURE

PUBLIC FACILITIES

NEW SUSTAINABLE AND INNOVATIVE BUSINESS IDEAS. CREATIVE SPACES

EXCHANGE RESOURCES

+ Replacing for a Co-Working HUB

SOCIAL NETWORK EXTROVERTED

Resource efficient businesses

$ CIRCULAR ECONOMY

DESIGN FRAMEWORK

CO-WORKING

Fig 38. Project overview

CO-CREATING

TARGET GROUPS

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SPATIAL PROGRAM FUN C TI O N S A N D T H E SPA CES A C C O R DI N G TO T Y POLOG Y The spatial plan consists of four room typologies that together make up the components of the co-working Hub.

MA I N A C TI V I TI E S M UL T I P UR P O S E HAL L ( M P H)

MU S IC, DANC E & O TH E RS

C O - W O R K I NG

CO -CRE ATING WO RKS H O P

E C O L O G I C AL S T O R E , C AF E & R E S T A UR A N T

OPEN LE CTU RE

G R E E N HO U S E S / R O O F G AR DEN

RE CYCLING / U P CYCLING

R E L A XAT I O N

JO Y & F U N

Fig 39. Main activities in the building

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R OOM TYPOL OGIES FOR MING THE CO- W ORKIN G H U B GAL L ER Y

S A L ON

• First room when you enter • Contains examples of deep work produced in the building • Meant to inspire users of the machine, creating a ‘culture of healthy stress and peer pressure

• Creates a mood that ‘hovers between intense curiosity and argumentation.’ • A place to debate, and work through the ideas that you’ll develop deeper in the machine • Stores a permanent record of all work produced in the machine • Contains books and other resources used in previous works

Fig 40. Gallery

Fig 41. Salon

OFFICE 3

CH A M BE R

• Contains a standard conference room and shared working desks with a whiteboard and some cubicles with desks, for low-intensity activity

• Each chamber is conceived to be six by ten feet and protected by thick soundproof walls • Allows for total focus and uninterrupted work flow ‘deep work chambers’

Fig 42. Office

Fig 43. Chamber

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SPATIAL PROGRAM F UN C TI O N S A N D T HE SPA CES AC C O R D I N G TO PRIVA CY LEVEL GALLERY

OFFICE 3

• • • • • • •

• Conference room / meeting rooms • Co-working desks with flex option • Workshop spaces -- atelier, soft lab, machinery (3D printer/plotter/wood)

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Lobby / Foyer Interactive board Exhibition corner Ecological store Restaurant with kitchen Event Space (MPH) First aid

SALON

CHAMB ER

• Common space/living room (lounge and long community tables) • Lecture room /Film screening • Shared kitchen • Assembly room • Roof terrace

• Private rooms (study or work) / small offices • Private quite corners (open individual work places)

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SA L ON ( RE S T , E A T IN G, L IV IN G)

GA L L ER Y ( L E IS U RE / CU L T U RE )

Public

Private

1 Gallery - Salon - Office - Chamber

OF F I C E & C HA MB E R ( W ORK / S T U DY )

PRIVATE

COMMON

PUBLIC

4 E X CH A N GE OF ID E A S

Fig 44. Eudamonia machine development -- Transition levels of common

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SPATIAL PROGRAM TH E GA LLERY

CHAR ACTER (PUB L IC)

Proposed Functions and Activities This space will consist of a lobby with and interactive board and exhibition corner as well as diverse resting. An ecological store and restaurant with a kitchen. Event Space (MPH) for users and local organizations and associations. First aid is also provided for emergencies. Description The gallery is the first space you enter. An open space that clears the boundary between the outside and inside, thus forming the entrance to the co-working Hub. This space will be an important place to establish contact between members and visitors and will therefore have multiple and diverse sitting areas that encourage spontaneous conversations. Here we have examples of work produced in the building. It’s meant to inspire users, and create a culture of healthy stress and peer pressure.

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Additionally to the exhibition corner we have a Multi Purpose Hall for different types of performances and events, that needs a big space and high ceiling, which is lacking in the city (art gallery, theatre). CONCEPT & PROGRAM / 56

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SPATIAL PROGRAM TH E SA LO N

CHAR ACTER (COMMON) Picture 18

Proposed Functions and Activities This will be mainly common spaces with different types of sitting areas, lecture room, Film screening room, shared kitchen, assembly room and the roof terrace which will provide an additional sense of common space focused on greenery and urban farming. Description The salon is a space that creates a mood that ‘hovers between intense curiosity and argumentation.’ Here you will have the ability to debate, and work through the ideas that you will develop deeper in the private work spaces. Breakfast, lunch and dinner can be shared and become an interesting daily activity that will enhance social interaction and create new social networks. This space contains a library with permanent record of all work produced in the building to form an inspirational environment with a big range of diverse resources used in previous works that will inspire the employees to develop their work. This space can be seen as a transitional space from the public 'meeting' space to the private 'work' space, and a catalyst for inspiration.

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SPATIAL PROGRAM TH E OF F ICE Proposed Functions and Activities This space will consist of meeting rooms and shared working desks/tables with a variety of working areas, creating different moods and atmospheres for lowintensity activity/work. A workshop space and atelier is also provided including machinery (3D printer/plotter/wood) for model making and other practical activities. Description The office is the place where you can perform high quality work, especially for employees who prefer to have people around while working, the ability to start spontaneous conversations with team mates (or employees from other fields) and constructive noise, enhancing the working flow. You can easily ask for help and get social support. Some shared desks have flex options and workshop spaces are provided for the more practical works or work that needs bigger space and high technology. This space will enhance creativity, especially when you see what other people are working on you get motivated to work more and better.

CHAR ACTER (PR IV ATE)

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SPATIAL PROGRAM TH E CH A MBER

CHAR ACTER (PR IV ATE)

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Proposed Functions and Activities This space will consist of private rooms protected by thick soundproof walls for total focus and uninterrupted work flow. Description The chamber can be seen as a vital addition to the shared offices, a place where you can do serious, uninterrupted work with total focus, a space in which you get work done. The chamber and the office are both meant for producing high quality work and increased productivity and efficiency in work. The only difference is that the office is for people who prefer a noisy surrounding and team work, while the chamber is for people who prefer to have their own private space for total focus and uninterrupted work. This space can be a private room or a quite corner within an open space.

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“In

this space we are passionate, we trust and treat

others with honesty and respect, we work hard and stand for creativity and innovation, we believe in community, we are dedicated and love what we do, we are inspired by each other, we are not afraid to be great.

�

Leyden, K. (2018)


5. THE PROPOSAL


CONCEPT TH E C O N C E P T

D ESIGN STR ATEGIES

CON CE PT S

The concept is responding to the design strategies. The main strategies are embodied in the following concepts, in order to achieve the main objectives and aims of this Master's Thesis.

1. Permeable Borders

1. Connecting

E X T ROVE RT

2. Spatial Diversity

2. Gradual Privacy Transition

3 3 2

INT ROVE RT

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3. Flexible & Adaptable Space

C H A M B E R

S A L O N

O F F I C E

G A L L E R Y

3. Flexibility T E R R AC E / BA LCONY OF F IC E OR C HA M BE R / WOR KING S PAC E G A LLE RY S PAC E SA LON / COMMON S PAC E / COR R IDOR F LEXIBLE WA LL COURT YA R D F IXED S PAC E

VE RT ICA L C IR C ULAT ION

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1. CONNECTING Spaces, Functions and People 1

PERMEABLE BORDERS

Inspired by student project named Hospice; "A home providing care for the sick or terminally ill" within the course studio: Future visions for healthcare, housing and work 1: Residential healthcare - housing for seniors, autumn 2017, by the students Cornelia Franzen and Ca jsa Tingdal.

Y Z

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Introvert Courtyard The corners creates interesting quality spaces in between that can embody different activities as well as being used for entry points.

The courtyard is introverted, embracing common activities and the curtain walls creates visual connections/indirect interaction

Vertical

INT ROVE RT

Horizontal

X Extrovert Gallery The balconies will add the benefit of extra space that can be private and at the same time a transition from inside to outside.

Y CONNECTING SPACES, FUNCTIONS AND PEOPLE Courtyard becomes a natural meeting space with an overview over the different spaces, Spontanous meetings outside around outdoor activities also during weekends and evenings, Passing by people can see activities happening in the courtyard and become active participants, activities spill out to the city centre

I N F I NI T E SI GHT L I NE S

I NTROVE RT

By opening up the courtyard activities can spill out, and passers by can become active participants

E X T ROVE RT

Gallery for additional quality space with nice view and connecting with surrounding

4 E XT ROVE RT Creating a dialogue with the surrounding built environment, Giving directions, Showcasing activities happening inside the building, Inviting people to experience the internal athmosphere

3 F AC I NG S O U TH

2 1

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INTROVE RT

Internally or externally

Internally or externally

Extroverted conection Introverted connection

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2

SPATIAL DIVERSITY

2. GRADUAL PRIVACY TRANSITION

Diverse L ayers of Exchanging Knowledge 4

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RE L A XA TION

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C O-W ORKIN G

GRE E N HOUS E / ROOF GA RDE N

O F F I C E COMMON REST, LIVING, EATING, LIBRARY, SHOWCASING

C O-W ORKIN G

OP E N L E C TURE

M US IC , DA N C E & OTHE RS

J OY & F UN

RE L A XA TION

GRE E N HOUS E / ROOF GA RDE N

S A L O N

PUBLIC C O-W ORKIN G

C O-C RE A TIN G W ORKS HOP

M UL TI P URP OS E HA L L (M P H) E C OL OGIC A L S TORE , C A F E & RE S TA URA N T

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G A L L E R Y

PUBLIC LEISURE, CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT


3. FLEXIBILITY Flexible Barriers And Overlapping Of Spaces 3

FLEXIBLE & ADAPTABLE SPACE

TYPICAL PLAN SAMPLE

SOME SAMPLES OF UNITS USED IN THE PLANS

PLAN LAYOUT OPTIONS

SHOWING ALL THE ATTRIBUTES/ELEMENTS IN ONE PLAN

FROM CLOSED - TO OPEN PLAN

C LOSE D ROOM S 8.7 m

T E R R AC E / BA LCONY

OPEN

O F F I C E O R C HA MB E R / WO RKING S PAC E

F I XE D

8.2 m

8.1 m

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G A L L E RY S PAC E SA LON / COMMON S PAC E / CO RRIDO R F L E XI B L E WA L L COURT YA R D

8.8 m

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TY P I CA L P L A N USI NG ON LY UNI T A

58 m2

8.4 m 6.6 m

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5.9 m

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F L E XI B L E WA L L

F I XE D S PAC E

VE RT I CA L C I R C UL AT ION

Flexibility is embedded throughout the space. The interiors accommodate events of all sizes, from small meeting rooms to large entrepreneurship conference. Offices/Closed Rooms are made with glass walls to create a sense of openness. The internal wall, which is the main architectural element defines how the space will be used, through for example placing the wall or going without.

ROOM S F LEXIB L E WAL L

1B

The b a l co n i e s i n type /U n i t A, a d d s m ore va l u e to th e b uil d i n g , a s we ad d a n ew t y pe of sp ace wi th s pe c i fi c q ua l i t i e s w h i c h co ntr i b u te s to a sm o oth i nd o or/ outd o or tran s i t i o n

8.7 m

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F F

8.4 m 7.0 m

44 m2 K

6.6 m

SK

SK 5.6 m 5.6 m 5.9 m

Unit A is 44 m2 and unit B is 58 m2, this give the building space to be transformed in any other function beside office spaces, for example dwelling units. Type B is mainly used for the fixed spaces which consist mainly of vertical circulation elements as staircases, but also the Multi Purpose Hall is fixed, since the size needs to be big compared to all the other spaces, but also because of construction related issues. The stairwells are meant to be a focal point in the building for enhancing social interaction between the users, it needs to be big and efficient and is therefore more spacious.

8.1 m

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SITE PLAN

Potential

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KU N G SG A TA

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34 STO RAGE

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MAC HI NE RY: WOOD/ ME TA L /3 D

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31 GARBAGE & SO RT I NG 32 F I RE P OLE

9

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33 HOUSE KE E P I NG

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29 T E RRACE

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25 ST UDY ROOM

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SHARED K ITC HE N / CA F E TA R I A

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COURTYARD ACTIVITIES CAN SPILL OUT

MUS E UM

GRE E N HOUS E

INHABITABLE WINDOW GALLE RY

SALON

OFFICE

CHAMBE R

GRE E N HOUS E

KUNG S G ATAN

MA I N STR E E T

COURT YA R D

I N S I DE - OUTS I DE T RAN S I T I ON

S I DE ST RE E T

Ground floor open between Kungsgatan, courtyard and side street.

OFFICE

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SA LON G A L L E RY

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DI S PLAY The most exposed corner in the southwest is very visible from Kungsgatan. It is meant to be a display window for what is going on inside the building.

HA NG I NG NE T

F IR E P OL E G E NE ROU S L IVING ROOM WE AVE S TO G E T H E R A L L PA RTS , AC TS AS A S OCIA L ROOM T HAT IS NE VE R CLOS E D W H E R E YOU CA N HAVE A CO F F E E , S OCIA L IZ E , WO R K , ACCE SS INFO R MAT ION, E TC . T HIS WIL L A DD VA LUE TO A L L INHA BITA NTS IN T H E CITY NOT E : C o m mo n

s pa c e s c o n ne c t i ng b e t w e e n

w o r k s pa c e s to e n ha n c e s o c i a l i n t e r a c t i o n , a nd at t h e s a me t i me c r e at i ng a g r a d ua l ly t r a n s i t i o n f r o m p u b l i c to p r i vat e .

P L AT FO R M S A ND INT E R FACE S A R E CONNE C T E D BY S OCIA L PAT H S IN T E R M S O F STAI RS , FI RE P OL E S , HA NG ING NE TS A ND SL I DE S

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SECTION C-C

I NDIRECT INTE RACTION (VIS UAL LY) Roof terraces and roof garden connected to the courtyard visually

DIRECT INTE RACTION DIR E CT I NTE RAC TI ON Neighbourly greating when passing by

EXTROVE RTED FACADE

Courtyard is appropriate for common activities, it is a natural meeting place with an overview of the different spaces inside the building and intimate in between spaces.

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I NDI R ECT I NTE R ACTI ON ( VI S UALLY ) From terraces to courtyard/Hide away but can overlook and have visual connection

DI R E C T I NTE R ACTI ON MAIN ROAD

BYFJO R D

DI R E C T I NT E R ACTI ON Big and open courtyard, opening up for spontaneous interaction outside

BIRD EYE VIEW

CO- L I VI NG

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HOT E L

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CAR PARK I NG

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“We can not solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.� Albert Einstein


6. CONCLUSION & REFLECTION


CONCLUSION Closing the hole in the city centre with buildings and spaces that are highly demanded from the local community, municipality and personal investigation of area. There is need for more and diverse activities in the city centre for it to regain the social life. Revitalization of the city centre is not something we can solve by a particular building or space but rather a process that takes time and should be seen as a chain of interventions in a long term perspective, where in the co-working HUB is one of the necessary interventions in my opinion. I hope this conceptual proposal will inspire people who have the authority to make a change in the city planning of Uddevalla. The co-working HUB can be a starting point to revitalize the city centre and contribute to a more resilient and sustainable future for the city. Possible positive effects of the proposal on the city centre might be that more people want to visit, live and work in Uddevalla. The co-working HUB will become an important node for the local community and is an exciting and dynamic centre which will contribute to a strong social and business network in the city. REFLECTION & CONCLUSION / 76

Possible positive effects and qualities from the proposal: • A city centre that encourages social interaction and enhances networking and collaboration opportunities for businesses by working in close proximity to people in other fields that share similar values • A new and high-quality way of working, a “fun and social” workplace with like minded people • Comfortable, homelike environments in the workspaces • Affordable working space for start-ups and small businesses • Improve social support, communication, and cooperation • Providing a meeting place as well as a place to test new ideas • Saving money on rent • Creating a strong social and business network • Growing a creative and innovative community • Getting advice and sharing knowledge and experience • Generating new sustainable and innovative business ideas • Business, research, customers and organisations can come together and be one • Enhancing cooperation and collaboration between researchers, start-up entrepreneurs and small businesses, creating synergy effects Finally, I would like to mention that since this thesis does not discuss economic aspect, construction, and organizational aspects, there is a possibility for this thesis to be further developed so it will be more convincing and realistic, especially to the municipality of Uddevalla. Yet, the concept, strategies and design proposal could inspire other cities that are struggling with the same urban challenge.


CONCLUSION G O I N G B A C K T O MA IN QUEST IO N How can we design for revitalization of a city centre that is drained out of urban life, by focussing on co-working spaces, for a resilient socio-economic growth of uddevalla City? The city centre is becoming too much introverted and social networks are becoming weak and disconnected. The big challenge is to make people settle down (live &work) in Uddevalla, to create a city centre that is full of live and activities that attracts the ma jority.

Skansberget

Continuation of block structure from the existing city centre and enclosing yards for a private oasis.

Proposal (Co-Working HUB)

Kungsg atan

Byfjord

By introducing a method that encourages people to share, collaborate and connect we might be able to change the existing situation towards a more sustainable future. The city has great potential for new start-up businesses and needs coworking offices to facilitate inhabitants with a place that encourages sharing and collaboration.

Existing Building

Lövåsberget

Proposed new structure Proposal Co-Working HUB Main Road

Credits to Master’s Thesis “Converge Uddevalla”, © Stina Gjertsen

Fig 45. Proposal in the urban context

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REFLECTION

Fig 46. Urban development strategies

Connect the city centre and the train station.

N EC ES S A R Y I N TERVEN T ION S Directing the streets towards one central square.

The proplems with the city centre are interconnected and needs several interventions an actions to be solved. We will have to bring people together and create a strong identity for Uddevalla in the first place, by focussing on existing qualities. Some potentials of the area are; - Green Areas, Byfjorden (Water), Cultural Activities (Cinema, Folkets Hus, the Library and Böhuslan Museum) and High Accessibility (public transport) The author thinks that this Master's Thesis might not have ended into the best design proposal for the co-working HUB and the surrounding, because of the limited time dedicated for the design phase, but it is important to see the proposal as a first trial and go back to the concept and strategies and redesign the proposal accordingly. The process should be seen as a loop, in which we go from the strategies and concept to a design proposal and then go back to the main ideas and be critical on the proposal and see if this proposal responds to the strategies defined earlier. Therefore the author sees a potential for further development of the proposal and a proposal for the urban layout, to see the whole picture. REFLECTION & CONCLUSION / 78

Connec t

old and

new str

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Existing Meeting plaza

Connecting the Green Areas Existing Building Proposed new structure Proposal Co-Working HUB Credits to Master’s Thesis “Converge Uddevalla”, © Stina Gjertsen

These qualities needs to be considered as a potential base for development and needs to be strengthens in one way or another. In order to do this we should consider:

1

Making a consolidated master plan development for the city centre and provide a central point for people to meet. Make people come together.

2

To bring in the green and blue environment into the city centre and try to make it visible by increasing accessibility to the surrounding nature.

3

Increasing the access to public transportation and provide facilities that makes it convenient to be a commuter in the city centre.


NEXT STEP C O NS I L O D A TE D C IT Y , ROBUST C IT Y C ENT R E

Fig 47. Next Step

The question is how to accelerate the transition to a consolidated city centre which is open for collaboration and sharing of all kinds and at the same time extroverted and open for the outside world, eventhough change in such a big scale is a slow longterm proccess. Nevertheless the Co-Working HUB might Courtyard with private oasis be a good starting point in showing the essential of sharing and collaborating, hopefully this ideas will inspire the close surrounding environment and boost a new trendof exchanging knowledge and how to regulate the transition from public to private on an urban scale too. The buildings, can be introverted as well as extroverted and

Chamber (Courtyard) Office (Buildings) Salon (Side Streets) Gallery (Main Streets)

Secondary and tertiary streets will preserve some of the privacy needed and at the same time connect with the main streets and roads to create a gradual transition from public to private. Main Roads/Streets

act as an edge between the private spaces(courtyards) and the common spaces(secondary streets)

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“Co-working spaces can play a massive role in shifting our relationship with work to be one that is more intentional, collaborative, holistic, Bacigalupo, T. (2018)

and positive.�


7. REFERENCES


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“The word co-working wont be a word in the future, it will probably just be the way we work� Prakash, R. (2011)


8. INSPIRATION


TECH-FARM “CO-LIVING COMBINED WITH A GREEN HOUSE” “Imagine being in a community and an environment every single day that inspires you to live a more balanced and conscious life.” • Works with the combination of greenhouse and coliving • Help them to grow their Tech Farm community • For people in different phases of life • Entrepreneurship, Sustainability and Co-creation

Picture 38. Green house

Picture 40. Food production

Picture 41. Food production

Picture 42. Water treatment

Picture 43. Water treatment

The Flagship

Picture 39. Common space

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ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS INSPIRATION T H E SE A TTL E L I BRA RY BY O MA • Continuity/Inclusion of street/public life within building • Predicted functions into clusters of 5 platforms • Unpredicted activities in the interface between these platforms for work, play and interaction • Platforms and interfaces are connected by social paths in terms of stairs, escalators, and elevators • Climate shell defines the voids • Flexible spiral bookshelf floor

V ÄXJÖ CITY- AND STATION B UIL D ING B Y WHITE

M A N A V S A D H N A BY YA T IN PA N D YA

• Generous living room weave together all parts • Adds value to all inhabitants in the city • Social room that is never closed • Have a coffee, socialize, work, access information, shopping... • Combination of glass and solar cells emphasize the wooden structure • Tilting facade > more light into deep volumes + energy efficient shape

• Lanterns give daylight into spaces beneath and create inhabitable spaces above • Display of activity beneath the public “carpet” • Gathering seating outside with photovoltaic roof?

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KLONG TOEY COMMUNITY LANTERN BY TYIN • Spill out activity • Inhabitable edge enclose a play area

THE PLAYING FIELD BY ASSEMBLE • Spill out activity • Inhabitable edge enclose a play area

SPATIAL CONTINUITY • Inhabitable windows • Inside outside transition

HANGING NET • Inhabit double height space • Relax, read, play • Symbol for the togetherness

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HOSPICE; "A HOME PROVIDING CARE FOR THE SICK OR TERMINALLY ILL" AUT164 COURSE: "FUTURE VISIONS FOR HEALTHCARE, HOUSING AND WORK." RESIDENTIAL HEALTHCARE - HOUSING FOR SENIORS, AUTUMN 2017, BY THE STUDENTS CORNELIA FRANZEN AND CAJSA TINGDAL • Gives the opportunity to be close to nature • Provides different indoor and outdoor spaces with different spatial qualities • Courtyard stimulates spontaneous interaction between people • Gathering in the courtyard (introverted) for common activities and having time for yourself in close connection with nature in your own room and balcony (extroverted)

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Entrance and courtyard perspective

Building form concept


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“Coming

together is a beginning, keeping together is

progress, working together is success.� Ford, H. (2018)


9. APPENDIX


POSTERS Ljusgården, Chalmers University of Technology May 30th, 2018

c o-worKing hub INVESTIGATION ON HOW SPATIAL QUALITIES OF CO-WORKING PLACES CAN ENHANCE WORK EFFICIENCY AND SOCIAL NETWORKS, IN A CITY CENTRE THAT IS DRAINED OUT OF URBAN LIFE, FOR A RESILIENT SOCIO-ECONOMIC GROWTH OF UDDEVALLA CITY.

RESEARCH & ANALYSIS

INTRO & BACKGROUND WHY?

WHERE?

HOW?

Byfjord Lövåsberget

The city centre of Uddevalla is struggling to survive due to a lack of activities and social networks. The municipality has now planned to expand the city centre with a wish for it to regain the urban life and again become the main social arena. To make the expansion feasible, a resilient socio-economic growth of the city centre is required. Uddevalla has still big advantages for younger generations, whom prefer to work in places where they can find a community of like-minded people as well as a “fun and social” workplace, the city has a short commuting distance to Göteborg and is much cheaper in terms of housing.

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Building a central meeting place here will benefit the area in many ways as well as enclosing the hole in the city. Eventually, this project should be adapted to, and integrated in the local climate and context.

Lysekil 30 min

Vänersborg 30 min

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recreational Park

L E IS UR E

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LEISURE

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Unit A is 44 m2 and unit B is 58 m2, this give the building space to be transformed in any other function beside office spaces, for example dwelling units. Type B is mainly used for the fixed spaces which consist mainly of vertical circulation elements as staircases, but also the Multi Purpose Hall is fixed, since the size needs to be big compared to all the other spaces, but also because of construction related issues. The stairwells are meant to be a focal point in the building for enhancing social interaction between the users, it needs to be big and efficient and is therefore more spacious.

FIXED SPACE

O F F I C E

Potential

Flexibility is embedded throughout the space. The interiors accommodate events of all sizes, from small meeting rooms to large entrepreneurship conference. Offices/Closed Rooms are made with glass walls to create a sense of openness. The internal wall, which is the main architectural element defines how the space will be used, through for example placing the wall or going without.

TE RRACE / BALCONY OFFICE OR CHAMBE R / WORKING SPACE

PRIVATE

Potential residential CO-L IVIN G

PLAN LAYOUT OPTIONS FROM CLOSED - TO OPEN PLAN

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Creating a dialogue with the surrounding built environment, Giving directions, Showcasing activities happening inside the building, Inviting people to experience the internal athmosphere

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Companies owned by public sector

Uddevalla

E U DA M O N I A M A C H I N E

Big companies

Social entrepreneurs

Commuting distance from Uddevalla to cities within Västra Götaland.

HUB AND SPOKE

business model

The Site

Göteborg 50 min

HOW CAN WE DESIGN FOR REVITALIZATION OF A CITY CENTRE THAT IS DRAINED OUT OF URBAN LIFE, BY FOCUSING ON CO-WORKING SPACES, FOR A RESILIENT SOCIO-ECONOMIC GROWTH OF UDDEVALLA CITY?

Line on horizontal axis can extend inh order to create a connection with the surrounding or give direction to internal or external spaces and activities.

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Small & Medium sized businesses

Sustainable

T H E S I S Q UE ST I ON

SpaceS, FunctionS and people

Open and inviting Have clear entrances Intensify the flow of people Invite public life/outdoor environment Activities can spill outside

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Uddevalla is a mid-sized city, located in the province Bohuslän (swedish West coast) 8 miles North of Gothenburg, and is a central node in Västra Götaland.

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Mellerud 60 min

Creative and innovative community

CONCEPT

DESIGN STRATEGIES

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Stenungsund 30 min

T H E S I S DI S COURS E DI AG RA M

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Showcasing & Branding

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For achieving the concept of the Co-Working HU be necessary to define the target groups, a lo design strategies, and a spatial program.

K A MPE N HO F The site is currently surrounded by trees on two sides with walking paths behind them. The site will be an empty space in the dense city centre and has a very nice view towards the Byfjord.

THE PROGRAMME Commuters/Freelancers, Start-up entrepreneurs, locals

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The city centre consist mainly of cultural activities, shops, lots of cafetaria’s, restaurants and hair dressers. These are clustered around the main street (Kungsgatan). The area is in strong need of a revitalizing strategy. Therefore there is need for a coherent architectural strategy for the city centre, to be able to mature a more sustainable and integrated development.

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The aim is to provide the users with an homelike environment that encourages social interaction and enhances networking and collaboration opportunities for businesses by working in close proximity to people in other fields that share similar values.

HOW CAN WE DESIGN FOR A CONSOLIDATED CITY CENTRE, TO BE ABLE TO MATURE A MORE SUSTAINABLE AND INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT ??

Uddevalla is embedded by hills and is known for its great green nature. The city centre is located along the fjord Byfjorden and surrounded by green nature areas. Skansberget is one of the valuable green areas, close to the city centre, but yet disconnected from the city network. Still the city is appealing to young families since it has a short commuting distance to Göteborg, and cheaper housing as well as a more calm environment.

R E S ULT The final result is a design proposal for a Co-Working HUB with flexible shared spaces for activities such as co-working and co-creating for ambitious start-ups, entrepreneurs, and small businesses. This proposal is approaching the main idea of sharing and collaborating which can expand further into other buildings in the surrounding.

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I NT E R AC T I ON S A co-working HUB is an extroverted and inclusive typology that consists of shared spaces for recovering, learning, earning and socializing. Taking into consideration that ‘a Home’ is the starting point towards a sustainable lifestyle.

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Investigating a possible solution for achieving an extroverted and inclusive working environment that can encourage its users to meet, interact, share and exchange knowledge, thereby creating a social platform where they quickly bounce ideas back and forth, helping to create quicker, more resource efficient solutions.

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WHAT?

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M USIC , D A N C E & OT HER S

Activities can spill out, passers by can become active participants

Be transparent Inhabitable windows and/or edge Showcase - Make people curious & Display sustainable lifestyles

JOY & FUN

R ELA XA T ION

GR EEN HOUSE / R OOF GA R D EN

GA L L E RY A ND CO RRIDO R Light play in the corridors through skylight, extrovert gallery v.s introvert courtyard Gallery for additional quality space with nice view and connecting with surrounding

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LOCATION

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Circular corridor creating infinite sight-lines and different perspectives/ transparency by using glass partion walls and exterior curtain walls

From terraces to courtyard/Hide away but can overlook and have visual connection

DI R E C T I NT E R AC T I ON Uddevalla has more than 300 local organizations of different kind. There are also lots of small theatre associations whom unfortunately has no place to perform.

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• Creates a mood that ‘hovers between intense curiosity and argumentation.’ • A place to debate, and work through the ideas that you’ll develop deeper in the machine • Stores a permanent record of all work produced in the machine • Contains books and other resources used in previous works

• First room when you enter • Contains examples of deep work produced in the building • Meant to inspire users of the machine, creating a ‘culture of healthy stress and peer pressure

CYCLING / CYCLING

LOCAL COMMUNITY The intention is to combine people at different ages and background with a common interest for sustainability, co-working and co-creation. By creating a comfortable, homelike environment in the workspaces we can enhance work efficiency and productivity. This will also enhance social interaction between different target groups and create a diverse multicultural HUB, belonging to the local community.

SP A T IA L P R OGRA M

Residents of Uddevalla are willing to commute for work or study, to get the desired living conditions. Now they can work or study in the Co-Working HUB in order to save on time and money.

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SUPPORT LOCAL ACTORS

MA I N ROA D

BYFJ O R D

A meaningful, creative and innovative atmosphere, in order to start up resource effective businesses. Social network, meeting point , and a test ground for new resource efficient strategies, are additional advantages.

DISCUSSION

CO - L I VI NG

Common activity Growing food together GREENHOUS E

DI R E C T I NT E R AC T I ON Big and open courtyard, opening up for spontaneous interaction outside

PA R K

HOT EL

G OI NG BACK TO MAI N QUEST I ON

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How can we design for revitalization of a city centre that is drained out of urban life, by focussing on coworking spaces, for a resilient socio-economic growth of uddevalla City? The city centre is becoming too much introverted and social networks are becoming weak and disconnected. The big challenge is to make people settle down (live &work) in Uddevalla, to create a city centre that is full of live and activities that attracts the ma jority. By introducing a method that encourages people to share, collaborate and connect we might be able to change the existing situation towards a more sustainable future. The city has great potential for new start-up businesses and needs co-working offices to facilitate inhabitants with a place that encourages sharing and collaboration.

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Skansberget

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O F F I CE & CH A M B E R (WORK /STUDY)

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STA RT- UP E NTR E P R E NE UR S A good opportunity expand social networks and collaborate with each other in order to strengthen existing local networks, and generate new sustainable and innovative business ideas.

Gallery - Salon - Office - Chamber

• Contains a standard conference room and shared working desks with a whiteboard and some cubicles with desks, for low-intensity activity

INTERSECTION (OF EVERY DAY LIFE)

COMM UT E R S

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D ESIGN FR A MEWOR K

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Lövåsberget

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Credits to Master’s Thesis “Converge Uddevalla”, © Stina Gjertsen

NECESSARY I NT E RVENT I ON The proplems with the city centre are interconnected and needs several interventions an actions to be solved. We will have to bring people together and create a strong identity for Uddevalla in the first place, by focussing on existing qualities. Some potentials of the area are; - Green Areas, Byfjorden (Water), Cultural Activities (Cinema, Folkets Hus, the Library and Böhuslan Museum) and High Accessibility (public transport)

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These qualities needs to be considered as a potential base for development and needs to be strengthens in one way or another. In order to do this we should consider:

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Making a consolidated master plan development for the city centre and provide a central point for people to meet. Make people come together.

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Increasing the access to public transportation and provide facilities that makes it convenient to be a commuter in the city centre. Connect the city centre and the train station.

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Credits to Master’s Thesis “Converge Uddevalla”, © Stina Gjertsen

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The question is how to accelerate the transition to a consolidated city centre which is open for collaboration and sharing of all kinds and at the same time extroverted and open for the outside world, eventhough change in such a big scale is a slow longterm proccess. Nevertheless Co-Working HUB might be a good starting point in showing the essential of sharing and collaborating, hopefully this ideas will inspire the close surrounding environment and boost a new trendof exchanging knowledge and how to regulate the transition from public to private on an urban scale too.

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Neighbourly greating when passing by

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Courtyard is appropriate for common activities, it is a natural meeting place with an overview of the different spaces inside the building and intimate in between spaces.

The most exposed corner in the southwest is very visible from Kungsgatan. It is meant to be a display window for what is going on inside the building.

HA NG I NG NE T

INDOOR/OUTDOOR TRANSITION

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Chamber (Courtyard) Office (Buildings)

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Salon (Side Streets)

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Gallery (Main Streets)

G E NE ROU S L I VI NG ROOM WE AVE S TO G E T H E R A L L PA RTS , AC TS AS A S OC I A L ROOM T HAT I S NE VE R C LOS E D W H E R E YOU CA N HAVE A CO F F E E , S OC I A L I Z E , WO R K , ACC E SS I N FO R MAT I ON , E TC . T HI S WI L L A DD VA LUE TO A L L I N HA BI TA NTS I N T H E C I T Y

Courtyard with private oasis

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