PROJECT DESIGN PART
1.1 Site analysis
1.1.1 Information about site
Būdvietis is a village in Lazdijai district municipality, 14 km north-west of Lazdijai, 5 km west ofAštrioji Kirsna, 4 km north of the Lithuanian border with Poland. The centre of the municipality.
Distance to Kaunas – 98 km.
Distance to Vilnius – 171 km.
There is a cultural center, a post office, a library, a Catholic church, a medical center. To the north of the village there is a pond called Būdvietis.
The fragments of the Būdviečio manor house are located about 15 km east of Lazdijai, 4 km from the border with Poland.
The village with selected site is located in the border of two county: Marijampole andAlytus.
Figure 1 Location in the country
The site covers an area of approximately 13.5 ha.
The address is the territory of the village of Būdviečio, Būdviečio region., including the area around the barn of Būdviečio (Liepų st. 6), around the pond of Būdviečio, and the adjacent area around the church of Jesus of Nazareth of Būdviečio (Bažnyčios st. 8).
1.1.2 Site analysis
Chosen village is located at the border of two districts – Marijampole andAlytus. The site is located at the northern part of the village, it is surrounded by natural environment and existing living structure.Also, there are a system of ponds and canals on the plot (fig. 16, 17). The greenery that is existing in a plot was the part of a homestead park
There are some surviving buildings on the site that are on the list of cultural values and are protected by law.
Figure 2 Site (from Structum competition IM9)
In addition, during the study of the area, it was found that presumably the pre-manor park belonged to the type of classical English park.
Figure 3 Territory in the village
Figure 4 Scheme of the relationship between nature and construction
English garden in landscape design is an object with a clearly planned structure. Its basiswalking zones, routes which allow you to observe the change of decorative objects. Their set is strictly limited. In the projected area observed the following characteristic features of the style:
- a large green lawn;
- a garden made of fruit trees or ornamental trees;
- picturesque pond.
We dare to assume that near the residential buildings there were palisades or fountains, but they have not survived.
In addition, it was found that the ponds are at different heights. Unfortunately, no information was found about the time the ponds were created or whether they were artificial/natural. Perhaps it was an attempt to recreate a Chinese or Japanese garden if there are artificial
There is a church and community center directly next to the site. There are important cultural heritage on a site, which are at a small distance from each other.
In the analyzed town, all the buildings are at a distance from each other, the ponds are also at a distance, connected only by canals. This structure can be used for future design.
Figure 5 Important buildings and built-up area
Unfortunately, there are no old, saved photos of the place. The oldest photo with location is dated 1995-1999. Here we can recognize several buildings that do not exist anymore.Also, we can guess that the place was used in that time. Other aerial photographs are dated from 2005 and from that date we can recognize situation as it is right now.
1.1.3 Natural environment
Lazdijai District is home to more than 150 lakes, the largest ones being Dusia, Metelys and Seirijis. Nemunas, the largest river in Lithuania, passes through the outskirts of the district, while the BaltojiAnčia and Seira Rivers flow along the southern edge of the district. The area is rich in beautiful landscapes with 21 mounds and two regional parks, named Meteliai and Veisiejai.
The forests are of mixed types (dominant trees are larch, birch, apple tree and poplar). There is a lot of agricultural land around. The soil of the selected area consists mostly of peat, crumbly sand, and floodplain meadows. In the northwest of the territory there is a swampy area. To the north of the territory, the forest is inhabited by wild animals. There is a pond on the territory,
Figure 6 Aerial photography (1995-1999)
about 5 meters deep. It was created by damming an unnamed stream (a tributary of the Mockavėlė, Kirsna river basin) 1.7 km from its mouth. The length of the pond from south-east to north-west is 0,28 km and its width up to 0,13 km. There is a 5 a island.Altitude 131,3 m. The banks are low, dry. On the southern shore there is the homestead of the former Būdvietis manor. To the east is the village of Bilvyčiai.
1.1.4 The origin of the name of the place and traditions
The are several theories about the origin of the name of the territory:
1) Būda - a forest business enterprise in Lithuania in the 15th-18th centuries. Būda were established in large forests for the preparation of forest material and chemical products (e.g. resin) for export. They employed several hundred people living in temporary buildings. Some of the techniques eventually gave rise to settlements.
2) Būda – small shelter, sometimes is using as a dog’s kennel.
1.1.5 Photo fixation
Abarn, a chapel and an animal stall have been preserved from the time of the manor.
Figure 7 Barn
Figure 8 Chapel
1.1.6 Municipality expectations
The site is state land, and the plot is undeveloped. The fragments of the Būdvėtis Manor are included in the Register of Real Cultural Properties. The manor and its farmstead were established in 1589. The most valuable building is a wooden two-story barn (1803), a unique
Figure 9 Animal stall
Figure 10 1935 chapel, Nacionalinis M. K. Čiurlionio dailės muziejus
Figure 11 Entrance alley
Figure 12 The biggest pond
Figure 13 Canal going from the biggest pond
Figure 14 Abandoned building with ice house
structure and a valuable example of Lithuanian folk wooden architecture. The barn is managed by the Lazdijai district municipality on a right of use.
The general plan of the territory of the municipality of Lazdijai district envisages the area as a second priority urbanized and urbanizing area, and also includes a water zone.
The site and the manor house buildings are not open to traffic. Fragments of the manor house (the part of the site located in the northern part of the road) are included in the Register of Cultural Property. The site (south side of the road) contains the Būdvėtis Nazaretiečio Jesus Church.
The municipality offers architects to develop, conceptualize and plan the site in order to create attractive and functional space(s). To design an integrated functional visual identity for the whole area. Develop layout and architectural proposals for the site, including small-scale architecture, with a view to making the site and its buildings more attractive, creating a public space attractive to tourists and residents, and adapting the natural and cultural sites to the needs of visitors (including adaptations for the disabled). Proposals for the adaptation of the territory for the organization of mass events, festivals, performances, celebrations, zoned according to use, ranging from spaces for events to spaces for individual recreation. The improvement of the manor house buildings on the site should be envisaged: the barn (which could house a center for the development of ethno-cultural identity), the chapel (which could be used for baptism and wedding ceremonies, and which could be freely accessible to visiting tourists). The pond and its surroundings are also to be adapted for recreation and leisure activities. The infrastructure of the accesses, the infrastructure of the car circulation, parking, pedestrian and bicycle paths, the small architecture and the lighting of the territory are planned.
1.1.7 Overall view of the selected territory
The place has small slope, around 5 meters in each direction. The selected plot is surrounded by private houses with a number of 1-2 stores. There are gardens in all the yards in each house. There are also buildings on the territory that are not used in any way at the moment.
Figure 15 3D view of the territory
Figure 16 Section location on the site
Figure 17 Schematic scheme drawings
SectionAAgoes from the West to East, section BB goes from the North to the South. Analyzing sections, we can see relationship between greenery and waterbodies. We can mention that the massifs of trees form a “green wall” between living private houses and the plot. The plot is surrounded by trees and buildings, that form boundaries.
1.2 Preliminary design process
1.2.1 Target audience
The target audience of the chosen area is local residence. The local residence has different youth groups, well, during project process we need to keep in mind that the place should be accessible by everyone.Also, tourists from Poland and around Lithuania will visit this place, especially during summertime while people have vacations. Also, here architects and municipality can combine the manors into a single scenario and connect them, since the distance between the buildings is not so big and potential visitors can visit all the manors in a few days.
1.2.2 Design strategy
For my experimental research I will implement such kind of strategy:
• Opinion of the locals and municipality
• Flexibility
• Questions and answers
• Create strategy
• Follow traditions
• Look for innovations
• Scenario writing
• Brainstorming
• Sketches
• Organization of design
• Best findings
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1.2.3 Program
The final size of the new building is expected to be around 1300-1500 m2
Moreover, the design should have parking lots, service paths for cars, pedestrian zones, pleasant landscape design and some outdoor urban spaces (i.e. squares, amphitheaters and etc.).Also, the designed building must be accessible for people with limited mobility, must comply with the explosion and fire safety, noise protection, comply with all construction rules and regulations, fit into the surrounding development and not spoil the aesthetics of the authentic appearance of the surrounding buildings.
1.3 Concepts
The shape of the plot is almost strict with angles 30-90 degrees.Also, for built-up area I suggest to use space between saved buildings of manor (the chapel on the north and barn on the south).
This place is the best not only because of the view on pond, but it is also near entrance and the built-up area is using as connection nod for all the surrounding. I would like to preserve the existing structure of the territory, but just make it more modern and suitable for people of all social groups and ages.
Due to analyzing the territory I have find some problems or weak points of the location.
Problems:
- Inaccessible area with bushes and trees that can be removed in future (because it is not a protected forest);
- The condition of surrounded buildings is really poor;
- No documents or photos of what the estate looked like before;
- The quality of streets and sidewalks;
- No parking space for potential visitors;
- Abandoned buildings around;
- No pleasant access to waterbodies;
- There are swamps on a territory;
- Private housing is located on the territory.
So for the future design we have to make complex work to satisfy all these points and find the right solution.
1.3.1 Concept 1
The first concept has working name “traditional”. The main idea is to follow traditions of the region. First of all, the basic shape is taken and cut to smaller pieces. Then the volumes are
Figure 18 Diagram of identified problems
moved and on them are putting traditional gable roof. Then we need to connect back big volumes and make them as an auxiliary spaces and entrances to the inner yard, where collective gardens will be situated.
The main principle here is to create all the places as important places, to open private zone which is represented as private 1-2 floors living houses and old ruins of the manor house. The entrance to the site is suggested to be keep as it is right now. The conceptual idea suggests creating a semi-public zone (collective gardens) for separation the building is located between the chapel and barn. The parking lot is situated near new building.Also, I suggest creating a small pier and make pond as a place for visiting.
To sum up, the main concept here can be also named as “back to base” because I suggest to use old fashioned principles but following the needs of modern people.
Figure 19 Volumetric concept 1
Figure 20 Concept 1 (traditional)
1.3.2 Concept 2
The second concept is called “the loop”. The main idea is to firstly take the ideal circle, but then change it to the shape of a pond (not a perfect circle), to change its volume and rotate it.Also, this shape follows a semi-circle of larch trees behind the chapel.
Figure 21 Volumetric concept 2
Figure 22 Concept 2 (loop)
This concept creates an inner courtyard that can be used by visitors as a multilayer terrace. It offers a beautiful view of ponds. The roof can also be used partly as a terrace and partly as a green roof area.
Also, this kind of shape gives an architect an opportunity to bury (as an existing ice housing on a plot) a building or play with its rotation. The entrance to the site is suggested to be kept as it is right now. The conceptual idea suggests creating complicated shape that is not follow the idea of traditional ways of architecture here. The parking lot is situated on a place of abandoned building in the south-east of the plot.
1.3.3 Concept 3
The third concept is round shaped building with a ramp which is going on roof. The shape was inspired by water ways and paths of English landscape park, traces of which are still recognizable.
Figure 23 Volumetric concept 3
After the consultation with landscape specialists, I discovered that the main building most likely was standing behind the chapel. Also, there are larch trees which are standing in semi-circle. Previously manor houses were located near trees. I suggest leaving that location for new building as a symbol of previous building.
1.4 Conclusion of the analysis and summaries
The chosen topic is given a lot of opportunities for the next design.As it is a historical site, architect should think about aesthetic, historical background.
To sum up, the territory is good enough to integrate different projects and try different ideas in that territory. It is very important to include natural and landscape solutions and integrate the proposed building with them. But on the other hand, the territory is tricky because there is no saved information how it looked before.
Figure 24 Concept 3 (round shape)
1.5 Explanatory note
1.5.1 Architectural idea
The ideas of the 2nd and 3rd concept were taken and combined into one, refined and used in the creation of the architectural final idea.
After a more in-depth study of the concepts, it was decided to create a drop-shaped building with a ramp that rises upward and from which, in the long term, a view of the system of ponds and canals, as well as a view of the preserved buildings opens up. The projected building should be unique, to become a center of attraction not only for locals but also for tourists. The region is rich in homesteads, so it is assumed that in the future the owners of the areas can unite and create a weekend itinerary so that people learn more about these places. The author suggests that each farmstead has its function (for example, the function of the farmstead territory, which is investigated in this thesis, is a cultural center with exhibition rooms, where people can learn more about crafts and history of Lazdijai district).
1.5.2 Landscape idea
Landscape concept
During the analysis of old photographs of manor territories in the region, it was found that most of the manors were surrounded by a semicircle of trees. It is thus proposed to locate the building on the site of the presumed location of the main building, which was located behind the chapel and was on the north side of the site.
In addition, the concept includes a recreation of the English landscape park that existed here during the time of the manor.
Figure 25
The entrance to the plot is provided from the south side of the plot, this is the main entrance which is existing right now. The auxiliary entrance is located on the north-west part of the site. This entrance is used for emergency vehicles, as well as for building service vehicles.
Near the main entrance is situated big car parking with sufficient number of parking spaces for disabled.
The main terrace is located right outside the building, connecting all entrances to the building. The paths roughly recreate the trajectory of an English park, as there are now remnants of paths that used to exist here.
During a visit to the site, a makeshift beach with a gazebo and benches was discovered near the large pond on its southern end. For the project, it was decided to widen and improve the beach, create a small pier, and allow people to fish and boat on that pond.
1.5.3 Site plan
Figure 26 Site plan
1.5.4 Detailed project program
The lowest floor is underground at -3.50 meters. This floor consists of technical rooms, preparation room for the exhibition, the exhibition room itself, cyclorama, multifunctional hall, as well as additional rooms such as bathrooms and storage.
Area of the floor: 1701 m2 .
The next (main) floor is at ±0.00 meters. This floor includes a cafe and its rooms, a store with storage, a large open lobby, administration, cyclorama, an open library and a co-working room, and additional rooms (bathrooms, storage, and corridors).
There are four exits from the building.
Area of the floor: 1602 m2 .
The third and uppermost level is at +3.20 meters. This floor includes workshops, cyclorama, two waiting areas and additional rooms. The only distinguishing feature here is the low ceiling where the ramp enters the building. in addition, there is a second light which overlooks the ponds and the surrounding world, the ramp as well as the first floor.
Area of the floor: 1262 m2
Above there is a roof on which there is a superstructure that is used to evacuate visitors, as well as to deliver goods to the stage.
Area of the roof: 2812 m2 .
The total area of the building without roof is 4565 m2. (with roof - 7377 m2)
Explicationof-3.50floorlevel
1e 8 9 10 7 3 6 1b 2 4 5
Number Name Area,m2 1a Exhibitionhall1 358 1b Exhibitionhall2 224 1c Exhibitionhall3 273 1d Exhibitionhall4 104 1e Exhibitionhall5 128 2 Cyclorama 162 3 Hall 58 4 Mentoilet 19 5 Womantoilet 14 6 Hall 41 7Preparationforexhibition 173 8 Hall 33 9 Serverroom 12 10 Technical 18 11 Technical 24 12 Technical 54 13 Toiletfordisabled 6 Total:1701m2 B B A A 11 12 1 2 3 ±0.00 4 ±0.00 1a 1d 1c 10 13 13
B B 1 3 2 5 1.3a 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.9 1.8 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.10 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.2 1.14 1.1 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.22 Explicationof±0.00floorplan Number Name Area,m2 1.1 Openhall 296 1.2 Cyclorama 162 1.3 Office 80 1.3a Openkitchen 45 1.4 Toilet 12 1.5 Library 400 1.6 Co-working 172 1.7 Hall 58 1.8 Mentoilet 19 1.9 Womentoilet 14 1.10 Hall 41 1.11 Shop 51 1.12 Storage 20 1.13 Wardrobe 21 1.14 Cafe 80 1.15 Kitchen 41 1.16 Foodpreparation 18 1.17 Storage 17 1.18 Tambour 12 1.19 Changingroom 12 1.20 WomenWC 7 1.21 MenWC 6 1.22 Hall 12 1.23 Toiletfordisabled 6 Total:1602m2 4 ±0.00 -3.50 ±0.00 ±0.00 A A 13 6 1.3 1.23
Explicationof+3.20floorplan
opentobelow 2.11 2.8 B B 3 2
Number Name Area,m2 2.1 Cyclorama 162 2.2 Loungezone 150 2.3 Mentoilet 19 2.4 Womentoilet 14 2.5 Hall 58 2.6 Workshop 71 2.7 Workshop 66 2.8 Workshop 59 2.9 Hall 41 2.10 Loungezone 180 2.11 Spaceforscreen 103 2.12 Multifunctionalzone 109 2.12a Photoexhibition 98 2.13Permanentexhibition 126 2.14 Toiletfordisabled 6 Total:1262m2 2.1 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.2 4 -3.50 ±0.00 +3.20 A A 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 2.9 2.10 2.12 2.12a 2.13 2.14
B B 3.1 3.2 3.6 3.5 3.4 A A Explicationofroofplan Number Name Area,m2 3.1 Entrancehall 91 3.2 Eventspace 785 3.3 Amphitheatre 42 3.4 Walkingpath 340 3.5 Greenroof 769 3.6 Ramp 785 3.3 3.3 Total:2812m2
1.5.5 Facades
This region is dominated by wooden architecture, so it was decided to use this material to clad facades and interiors. The following materials are used in the design: wood, glass and metal.And
Figure 31 East façade
Figure 32 South façade
Figure 33 Option of fixing wooden partitions on the façade
also concrete is used as frame elements and slabs. The green roof is insulated and people can walk on it.
1.5.6 Sections
1.5.7 Interior and exterior decisions
For interior solutions, the main idea was the use of natural materials. Wood gives a beautiful texture, and it also plays beautifully in the light because of the lattice solutions.
Figure 34 Section AA
Figure 35 Section BB
Figure 36 Interior visualisation
Figure 37 Option of fixing wooden partitions in interior elements
The roof of the building is actively used.As already mentioned, part of the roof is used as a green roof, where people can create small garden, part as observation point. The middle part of the roof is an area where you can hold a variety of events or just meetings. Small amphitheaters are provided for comfortable seating. The center of the roof is occupied by a window cut into the floor through which you can see the cyclorama on the lower floors.
1.6 Partners’ products that are used in the project
Velux
Alarge window is used on the roof of the building is from Velux, which complies with all standards, supports the weight of people, and contributes to the view of the lower levels
Betono mozaika
Figure 38 Green roof with tile and amphitheaters for sitting
For parking spaces was used is concrete mosaic paving Eco 8 (600x400x80 mm). The product of these pavers has cavities for lawn growth, which contributes to the overall environmental friendliness of the project, reducing the impact on the environment.
The natural colors of the paving stones are chosen to match the natural environment.
Darom
The built-up area has a large park, which is planned to be used as a place for walks. for this purpose, it is necessary to create recreational areas using outdoor furniture modules from the collection “City of Sion”. It is also assumed that in the summer people will use bicycles for transportation, for their storage will be used bicycle racks “Helsinki”.
Wicona
Alarge proportion of the building has a glass façade, for which WICONA aluminum windows are used. Wicona is a developer of multi-functional aluminum systems that adapt to the environment. This is particularly important WICONAaluminum display cases are manufactured with sun protection, fire protection and noise protection.
