Silvia Creosteanu Bachelor of Science in Architecture
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Projects A
ACADEMIC PROJECTS A.1 / Study room in the garden A.2 / King’s Pavilion A.3 / The New Aberdeen Architecture Institute
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PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS P.1 / ‘De Vier Heemskinderen’ Community School P.2 / Nieuw Delft: Coendersbuurt
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A.1 Study room in the garden Project info nature of work: individual project Aberdeen, Scotland location: -come up with a proposal for the my role: study room in the garden level of project: year 1 / semester 1 november 2010 - december 2010 date: Neil Lamb supervisor: n.lamb@rgu.ac.uk email:
The brief for this project was to design a study room in the garden of an existing building in Aberdeen. As the main facilities already exist in the building, the room will only provide basic needs: a small bathroom and a kitchen area. The central purpose of this space is to provide a healthy learning environment, a place to escape the daily life and routine. One of the most important factors in getting inspiration when studying or working is the surroundings - they affect how people think and act. A healthy, creative, harmonious environment encourages a more imaginative and ingenious way of thinking.
Given the fact that it is a study room, a library will carry the most significant role in the design. For this reason, the shape of the building is given by the big floor-to-ceiling bookcase placed on the east wall, giving the whole design an asymmetrical house-silhouette. As natural light is another crucial factor for well-being and inspiration, the south faรงade is made entirely out of glass to allow natural light into the space and provides natural heating using solar energy. In order to prevent glare from the sun, horizontal wooden louvers cover the entire faรงade.
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Study room in the garden Precedent
Conceptual sketches
basic block shape
Umbau Haus Gรถ architect: wespi de meuron romeo architekten location: Flawil, Switzerland project year: 2000
basic house shape
Shape The faรงade and the inside space is shaped by the tall bookcase which forms the focal point of the design; this way, the construction takes an asymmetrical form which will reflect on the outside what is happening inside. Faรงade For the elevation study I opted for horizontal louvers after looking at the Umbau Haus Gรถ as a precedent. An uncovered glass faรงade was not an option as this elevation faces South and vertical louvers would have given a cage-like appearance to the construction.
brickwork
final proposal
Materiality In terms of materials, I first considered brickwork as I thought it would complement the existing building which is also made out of masonry. My second option was granite; however this would have blended in too much with the surroundings, seeing as all buildings in the area are made of granite. Finally, I decided on a wood construction; this would create a nice and balanced contrast with the granite building. Also, I considered wood to be the best material to help set up and enhance a harmonious and tranquil atmosphere.
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wood *sketches by Silvia Creosteanu
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Study room in the garden Elevations / Plans / Interior perspectives
*all drawings on this page by Silvia Creosteanu
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A.2 King’s Pavilion Project info nature of work: group + individual project Aberdeen, Scotland location: - research the existing buildings my role: on the campus - convert the existing sports pavilion into an art gallery level of project: year 3 / semester 1 september 2012 - december 2012 date: Neil Lamb supervisor: n.lamb@rgu.ac.uk email:
The King’s Campus is located in Aberdeen, Scotland and it functions as a unit, reflecting a world leading institution. Built in 1932, King’s Pavilion has its own contribution to the cultural significance of the site. It serves as a sports center consisting of a swimming pool surrounded by changing rooms and auxiliary accommodation. The cultural significance of King’s pavilion is embodied in its physical material - in order to harmonize with the adjoining college buildings, undressed granite was used for the facing walls; thus, the building blends in with its surroundings without disturbing the aesthetics of the site. The building tells its own history: World War II took a toll on the yound generation which was greatly reduced. Suddenly, women were allowed access to realms only men were allowed to until then. The
symmetry aspects of the building tell this story, showing two sides: male/female. We were given the brief to convert King’s sports pavilion into a new art gallery. Given the fact that it is a Category ‘B’ Listed building, I decided not to interfere too much with the exterior. As the building sits on the oldest campus in Aberdeen, I think it is necessary to preserve and enhance as much of the history of the campus as possible. My concept is based on recreating the feeling of grandeur when walking into the big gallery space to contrast with all the other smaller galleries. This pattern can be seen throughout the campus - the big internal courtyards which contrast with the small paths and alleys that connect the buildings and their courtyards.
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The historic heart
King’s Pavilion Campus analysis
The historic core Academic space Lawns and gardens The High Street Minor access (lanes) Courtyards
Understanding existing
Built form Confirmed (hard spaces) -spaces which will not be changed but subtly added to
Soft (potential for improvement) -improvement to external spaces to make them better equiped for activities
Car parking and roads -over time these spaces can be removed or enhanced and environmentally improved
Understanding existing buildings The Campus The historic core Central facilities The lawns Physical Sciences Faculty Life Sciences Faculty College Arts and Social Sciences+Residential Residential King’s Pavilion Future Development Opportunity
The historic core Potential removable built form -these buildings are most likely going to be removed in the future, creating developable space
Confirmed built form -buildings that will be a permanent feature of the campus through any surrounding redevelopment and will retain current use
Built form where no decision has been taken -buildings which can be re-used for another purpose but won’t necessarily be retained *campus analysis by Silvia Creosteanu together with Abby Clark, Niall Rettie, Caitlin Christie, James Coe, Shaun McIntosh, Lea Baranova, Alasdair Dee Dee Johnstone, Matthew Bailey
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King’s Pavilion Building analysis
symmetry to divide ladies and gentlemen and bring them together
During the time of the King’s Pavilion’s construction, the main popular design style was Art Deco - a very stripped back, angular and masculine style. Around the same time in Europe, there was a group of architects developing a new kind of architecture, Modernism. This new movement was created in Germany after the disillusionment of WW I. The style tried to be as nonbourgeois as possible making it have absolutely no unnecessary adornment and it tried to be “honest” by not hiding the structure. After WW I, there were consequently less men due to death in the war and the outbreak of the Spanish Flu. Women were increasingly more eager to attend higher education, so more facilities had to be built with areas to include them. The symmetry of the King’s Pavilion reflects the separation but also the unity of the men and women in the 1930s.
cantilevers were very rare in Aberdeen at this time
the pool area is the space that has been changed least in the buildings history
the left stonework mirrors the formal stonework of the surroundings from as far back as the 15th century; the right is a 1930s modern stonework unique to the building
the original wooden parquet shows where the original walls were and where the new additional walls are
*site plan drawing by Silvia Creosteanu photo analysis by Alasdair Dee Dee Johnstone
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King’s Pavilion
Original plans
Final plans
Precedent
Ground floor 1. Wind lobby 2. Reception 3. Gallery spaces 4.-5. Toilets 6. Office 7.-8. Gallery spaces 9. Storage 10. Plant room 11. Main gallery space
Sammlung Goetz architect: herzog & de meuron location: Munich, Germany project year: 1990
Changes made
First floor 1. Tea kitchen/staff room 2. Storage 3. Offices 4.-5. Gallery spaces 6.-8. Gallery spaces 9.-10. Storage 11. Black box gallery
*final plan drawings by Silvia Creosteanu original plan drawings by Janis Vilcins
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King’s Pavilion Daylight and shading Heating and ventilation winter - sun angle: 10°
Axonometric drawings showing the new structure of the building Since it is a listed building, I decided to only interfere with minor changes, such as replacing the windows for better insulation (keeping the same proportions). Internally, insulation will be added to the roof and all the spaces will be opened up by removing most of the non-bearing walls. This way I can preserve the basic structure of the building while creating vast, open gallery spaces.
summer - sun angle: 55°
Main gallery space
Circulation space *all drawings on this page by Silvia Creosteanu
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King’s Pavilion Sections and elevations
The first site visit was the most crucial: walking around the campus I noticed a pattern of vast / narrow spaces. The grounds of Aberdeen University are made up of grand historical buildings that usually enclose an ample courtyard. These buildings are all interconnected with small, narrow, cozy paths; the contrast between the two atmospheres, when walking through one of these paths into one of the courtyards,
gives an incredible feeling of shock and grandeur. For my strategy, I wanted to recreate this feeling inside the building. I took advantage of the spacious swimming pool room and transformed it into the main gallery space; this would become the largest gallery room. As it is placed in the middle of the building, I organized all the other smaller gallery rooms around this space in order to trigger
the same feeling of grandeur when walking into the main gallery. I decided to keep the existing stairs for service and drop-in purposes; they give easy access to the storage rooms (efficient for storing and assembling art pieces). However, a new staircase would be added at the back of the building which give the user an overall perspective of the entire art gallery.
*all drawings on this page by Silvia Creosteanu
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A.3 The New Aberdeen Architecture Institute Project info nature of work: individual project Aberdeen, Scotland location: - design a new architecture my role: school on the campus level of project: year 3 / semester 2 january 2013 - may 2013 date: Neil Lamb supervisor: n.lamb@rgu.ac.uk email:
The site of Old Aberdeen has a rich history (with the oldest developments located on either side of High Street) and variety – university / domestic / commercial buildings. The site sits next to the New Library, posing a big challenge for the future building to stand up against this new icon of Aberdeen. When looking at the site, the first thing that strikes the eye is the vast areas of green surrounding the site to the North – Botanical Gardens – and to the West – St. Machar Park – and the sudden transition from urban to green. The position of the site offers the opportunity to create an edge to the campus, as well as a boundary between the urban and green spaces.
In the historical par, the buildings – most of them domestic – are smaller in size and closer together, creating a tighter relationship with one another and with the streets, encouraging pedestrian activity. On the other hand, in the more modern part of Old Aberdeen, the buildings become bigger – most of them university buildings – with vaster spaces separating them, creating a more disconnected development. The shape of the new Aberdeen Architecture Institute (AAI) helps convey the idea of boundary between urban and green and at the same time attempts to create an edge to the campus. This edge encloses the campus, connecting the university buildings on the campus.
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The New Aberdeen Architecture Institute Historical context + surrounding buildings
1 1. Zoology building
2 2. The Hub
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3. Fraser Noble
Ancient buildings 1771-1821 17th cent-1771 1821-1901 1901-2013
4. The New Library *all drawings on this page by Silvia Creosteanu
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The New Aberdeen Architecture Institute Concept
Site location
Site analysis
When analysing the buildings in Old Aberdeen, it is interesting to see how the more historic developments have a closer relationship with the street, while the more modern ones which are mostly university buildings, relate to open green spaces and their respective parking lots. The ground of the site is slightly raised from the rubble that was dumped on the site during the construction of the new library - opening the door for creative landscape design and placing the new architecture school higher than the surrounding buildings; this slight elevation from the ground could be interpreted as a symbol for architecture hierarchy.
My concept for this project was to create an edge between the green area and the campus. The shape of the building is given by this boundary, forming an internal courtyard for the new school which could become a beautiful landscape project where students from the campus or visiting people can hang out and where various activities can be organized. The orientation of the building protects the courtyard from the West prevailing and North winds and it allows for use of the existing service area
next to the Hub. Another aspect which enforces this concept is the easy definition of an entrance, an advantage that will lead to a clear circulation on site. The building’s shape is also influenced by the existing trees on site. The position of the trees form a wide angle, giving a smoother edge to the site and creating a kind of parkland on the North-West side. Having this wide angle rather than a right angle makes the site more open and welcoming to people passing by. *all drawings on this page by Silvia Creosteanu
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The New Aberdeen Architecture Institute Architectural ambition
Pedagogic and social considerations
Architecture is a very distinct and unique field. People who study to become architects have a distinct attitude towards the aesthetic and the manner in which it should be expressed, combining art with the science of designing. They all have in common a certain sensitivity that separates them from people with other interests and aspirations. Inevitably, a sense of community will form in the school between the members of the staff and students. My aim was to visually recreate this sense by having two parts in the building - one where students work and the other one where the staff offices are - and connect these two through an atrium located between them. This space will serve as a common area where people will meet to discuss projects, have reviews, look at exhibitions and assist to crits which are taking place. Ramps will connect each floor between the two sides for a stronger visual impact.
Getting the public involved The public is the client, therefore getting the public involved and allowing it to participate in exhibitions and crits will enhance your experience as a student of architecture. Outside opinions are refreshing and can constitute valuable feedback. Thus, the exhibition and crit area will form the main space in the new building, where students, tutors and anyone interested in attending will have the chance to share architectural experiences. Student-student relationship Connection between stages is also important in order to know what to expect from future study years and at the same time to see how teaching architecture progresses and changes through time. By combining the 1-3 and 4-5 stages, I was aiming to create an atmosphere of community. The studios would be big open plan spaces allowing students to interact and learn from each other. A connection between all stages will be made as well by an atrium running through the top studio. Student-tutor relationship Working with other people is more effective than working alone. As you exchange opinions and knowledge, you get a better perspective on your work, leading to better results. Therefore, a close relationship should exist between students and tutors. Eventhough studios will be placed separately from offices, a visual and practical connection will still exist, with ramps connecting each floor of the building.
Studio space
Atrium space *all drawings on this page by Silvia Creosteanu
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The New Aberdeen Architecture Institute Floor plans
First floor 1. Research 2. Seminar room 3. Offices 4. Storage 5. Library 6. Studio
Ground floor 1. Plant room 2. Workshops 3. Office 4. Storage 5. Art shop 6. Printing room 7. Cafe 8. Atrium 9. Lecture theatre
Second floor 1. Computer lab 2. Seminar room 3. Offices 4. Storage 5. Photography room 6. Archive *all drawings on this page by Silvia Creosteanu
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The New Aberdeen Architecture Institute Construction detail
Elevations
Sections
*all drawings on this page by Silvia Creosteanu
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The New Aberdeen Architecture Institute
sheet-copper gutter
Major connections - roof condition
Roof construction Stone chippings Waterproof layer Laminated timber sheeting Insulation Laminated timber sheeting Plasterboard
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exposed double beam
Exposed double beams in the studio spaces will create interesting shade patterns due to the light coming in from the skylight in the centre of the room.
Major connections - wall to intermediate floor connection
Wall construction Cladding - Scottish Larch Breather membrane Horizontal counter battens Vertical counter battens Soft wood fibreboard Insulation - sheep’s wool OSB board Plasterboard
50mm 10mm 40x60mm 40x60mm 20mm 300mm 15mm 15mm
exposed beams on the outside as well as on the inside
Floor construction Timber flooring Screed with underfloor heating Polyethylene foil Insulation CLT floor panel
25x300mm 55mm 50mm 200mm
The cladding system changes in the atrium area. Here, horizontal louvers will be used to protect it from direct sunlight (facing South), as well as to highlight the main space of the building. The external wall construction exposes the beams, contributing to an understanding of the building from the outside, defining the floors. *all drawings on this page by Silvia Creosteanu
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The New Aberdeen Architecture Institute Visualizations
Looking at the elevations of the surrounding buildings, a clear geometrical pattern can be noticed in the layout of the windows. Most of them have a rather vertical aspect due to the long narrow shape of the windows; there’s ample fenestration on each facade with little other materiality showing. The New Architecture School will have a similar attitude, with long vertical windows for the studios and offices which will allow for stirps of light to invade deep into the spaces. The elevations will express verticality also through cladding: timber panels that will run from floor to floor. Horizontal louvers will be used only in the central part of the building to mark the connection between the two sides of the school.
*top visualization by Stefana Iaschevici two visualizations on the bottom by Silvia Creosteanu
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PROFESSIONAL WORK
P.1 ‘De Vier Heemskinderen’ Community School Project info nature of work: professional project Etten Leur, the Netherlands location: - help with the design process, optimize the floor plans my role: - draft the final images for the presentation (situation plan, sections, elevations, plans) june 2014 - august 2014 date: design team: Bart van Kampen, Thijs Mulder, Willem Hein Schenk, Silvia Creosteanu vankampen@dezwartehond.nl e-mail:
The project of the primary school was designed for a competition organized by the municipality of Etten-Leur, a city in southern Netherlands. The site is located on the former ‘Heilig Hartkerk’ near the Kerkwerve street. One of the goals was to design a smart integrated structure that can be easily and quickly built, without any heavy equipment. For example, the bigger spaces of the school, like auditorium, theater, playroom and multifunctional space - have no floor above, so as a result, these communal areas can be constructed without
columns and have a simple steel roof. The defining element of the design is a patio. It gives the building a lot of spatial qualities and daylight. The patio also solves the noise issue, by separating the children playing outside from the children in the classrooms. When I joined De Zwarte Hond, this project was already ongoing. One of the first tasks I got was to optimize the layout of the floor plans. I was involved in this project until the hand-in date, when I was in charge of drawing all the final images for the presentation.
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´De Vier Heemskinderen´ Community School
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Design process
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Two of the most important wishes that the client expressed were: 1. the different levels of the school have to be organized separately so that noise from one group doesn’t affect the other
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2. fitting the design on the site: the dimenstions of the site are quite limited considering all the program that has to fit into the design; also, there are three old red trees which we aimed to keep if possible
groups 1 to 2
groups 3 to 8
Throughout our investigation for the correct shape we wanted to meet all of the client’s wishes. Our initial concern was the noise issue: as there are 3 different age group schools in the same building we wanted to create some separation between these spaces and in the end got to a design where there are 3 different playing grounds for each group.
daycare *diagrams by Silvia Creosteanu sketches by Bart van Kampen
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´De Vier Heemskinderen´ Community School Floor plan organization
3 playing squares groups 3 to 8 groups 1 to 2 theatre, entrance functions etc. sports hall and changing rooms 2460 m2
daycare
noise from groups 1 - 2 to the square premises
ground floor organization -> the daycare has a special playing area on this sunny corner Ground floor ->groups 1 and 2 play on the patio -> the facades facing the patio are sound absorbing
groups 3 to 8 groups 1 to 2 support functions technical room daycare 1200 m2
First floor -> groups 3 - 8 are always located on the outer ring, never having direct contact with the patio -> the green roof of the patio is also sound absorbing
first floor organization *diagrams by Silvia Creosteanu
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´De Vier Heemskinderen´ Community School Flexibility Another main factor which had a great influence on the entire design process was the flexibility issue. When talking about the construction of the building, the client asked for an effective design which will take into consideration the demands of the manufacturer.
Therefore, our aim was to create an efficient structure that is flexible where necessary; this will be applied in the auditorium space, theatre, playroom and multifunctional space. The fact that these rooms will be just one layer high opens the opportunity to design 3.7 meter high
spaces cost-efficiently. At the same time, because there is no other construction sitting on top of these rooms, we can cheaply get a large span as there are no loads pressing down. As a result, these communal areas can be designed without any columns or load-bearing walls.
Flexibility - additional classrooms in the future
3 extra classrooms in the future possible to add community center on ground floor
add child daycare on ground floor
child daycare premises in the future
4 extra classrooms in the future on second floor
ground floor 2250 m²
Eerste verdieping 1100 m2
Begane Grond 2250 m2
Begane Grond 2250 m2
Add child daycare
Toevoegen Kinderopvang
Toevoegen Wijkcentrum
Toevoegen Kinderopvang
+ child daycare ground floor 210 m²
Add community center ground floor 2250 m²
+ community center 85 m²
Add child daycare first floor 1100 m²
+ child daycare first floor 100 m²
possible to have multiple entrances *diagrams by Silvia Creosteanu sketches by Bart van Kampen
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´De Vier Heemskinderen´ Community School Interior sketches
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We also played with the idea of transparency: being able to see what is happening in every space of the school creates an open and interactive atmosphere. Classrooms will have windows facing the hallway which will not only give an insight of what is happen-
ing in each room, but will also provide storage space for books and garderobe niches. On the first floor, big windows and doors will open up to the patio allowing for ample light to get inside and creating a close relationship with the outside space.
Ground floor
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Sections and elevations
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First floor *sketches, plans and elevations by Silvia Creosteanu
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P.2 Nieuw Delft: Coendersbuurt Project info nature of work: professional project Delft, the Netherlands location: - help with designing the floor plan layouts for the my role: different types of houses - draw the final images for the presentation (plans, sections, elevations) january 2014 - march 2014 date: design team: Bart van Kampen, Silvia Creosteanu, Lisa Bamberg vankampen@dezwartehond.nl e-mail:
Delft Coendersbuurt is a project developed for the Nieuw Delft competition. As the new trainstation is being built, the municipality of Delft aims to recreate its neighborhoods so that working and living will harmoniously go together in a manner appropriate to the qualities of Delft. The city of Delft is known for its cozy and friendly atmosphere, with small bridges crossing the canals on every street. However, the train tracks which go through the city separate the city into two districts both visually and physically, disturbing the harmony in the city. Thus the municipality decided to move all the tracks underground, creating the opportunity for development and design of new spaces, Coendersbuurt area being one of them.
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Nieuw Delft: Coendersbuurt Site analysis
Image quality principles The scale and area of the development call for consistency and variety in architectural quality. Consistency is created by using both simple and classical principles, such as the characteristic ‘Delftse stoep’ (a pavement strip between the public sidewalk and the house) and the tripartite
The cityscape of the buildings on this ‘island’ is lively and small and consists mainly of dwellings. The buildings have a maximum of 3 layers, including the roof level. Usually the foundation of the building blocks is a parking facility on the ground level or semi-sunken, with the houses surrounding it. It is possible to think of other ground-based or accessible living arrangements providing that the parking is solved in a suitable manner on site. The residential streets between the 3 western blocks are mainly car-free, just like the public quays along the existing surrounding water; they are the domain of pedetrians and cyclists. The neighborhood has a very green character which is partly determined by façade vegetation and roof gardens.
division of the façade into a basement, a piano nobile (main floor) and a corince. Variation arises in the different contemporary interpretations that these principles can take.
Nieuw Delft (Palmbout Urban Landscapes)
*drawings taken from the ‘Integraal ontwikkelingsplan 2025’
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Nieuw Delft: Coendersbuurt Concept
Elevations
The architecture of Coendersbuurt can easily be recognized by the individuality of each house. Each house has a distinct character; the aspects which contribute to this are: - the faรงades of all houses are made of masonry, where detail in masonry is the key aspect; the specific detail is, for example, in the texture or in a particular element; - the Delftse Stoep: a 1m deep pavement in front of the house for the use of the inhabitants; - each house has a beautifully detailed door. Our competition entry consists of 8 different designs of houses, with 102 houses in total. They would be placed variously in order to create a sense of diversity and give the people who walk through the neighborhood a feeling of excitement.
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number of houses per block
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Woning 5.40 Woning Special *faรงade drawings by Silvia Creosteanu situation drawings by Lisa Bamberg
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Nieuw Delft: Coendersbuurt Housing types
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wonen en eten 37,5 m²
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*all drawings on this page by Silvia Creosteanu
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Nieuw Delft: Coendersbuurt Housing types tuin
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keuken 25 m²
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The main aim for this project was to create a lovely, friendly, harmonious neighborhood where sustainable living comes to life through technically sustainable measures such as solar panels, green roofs and a good thermal envelope of the house. Social sustainability is also an important aspect as interaction and activity is key for well-being. The inner areas generate visible energy as well as the vegetable gardens where rainwater is used for irrigation. The communal courtyard is the place where everyone comes together on a Sunday afternoon, but it is still somehow separate from the private gardens which should remain private. The atmosphere of each block is of a private neighborhood within the Coendersbuurt neighborhood where children can play safely and neighbors can grow their own vegetables together. The project is based on three main concepts:
1. Personalized design Residents make their own neighborhood: they arrange the layout of their home, how it should feel and look like, the design of the neighborhood and the sustainability measures. They are responsible for the welfare of the neighborhood. 2. Sustainable living and life In a technical, but also social manner: trying new ideas and means of sustainability, thinking of different materiality options for the facades. Social sustainability begins with setting up meetings with the neighbors and working together to maintain a healthy environment. 3. The courtyard The outdoor space is the most important place in the neighborhood as this is where all the different people come together to share a common interest, like planting vegetables in the garden or maybe even organizing a theater evening.
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*all drawings on this page by Silvia Creosteanu
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