Art & Culture Center Graduation Project Research
Youssef Yahya Supervised by : Arch.Abdulaziz Albarrak
King Abdulaziz University Faculty Of Environmental Design Architecture Department Smart Growth Unit
Contents - Introduction The value of Art & Culture What is an Art & Culture Center ? Motivations Problem deďŹ nition
-Case Studies 1 - King Abdullah II House of Art & Culture 2 - Parker Arts & Cultural Events {PACE} Center 3 - Roberto Cantoral Cultural Center
-Project Elements Function Program
-Site Selection Criteria -Site Selection Options Option one Option two Option three
-Site Analysis Accessibility & Surroundings Climate Analysis Noise Views
-References
Introduction Through the observation of artistic and literary medium in Saudi Arabia within the past ten years , artists increasing interest in displaying their work in foreign exhibitions and reluctance for local exhibitions is being noticed , this is due to the lack of a local meetings place for artists and intellectuals , especially of those younger artists who succeeded in imposing their names in the international arena , one of the reasons behind their success was the interest in the mystery of eastern culture . This brought the idea of creating artisticcultural-literary center to gather youth artists with the giants in art and intellectual, and giving them the opportunity to meet up and exchange experiences, and for it to be a platform for all of those who are interested in arts and eastern culture
The value of Art & Culture When we talk about the value of arts and culture, we should always start with the intrinsic – how arts and culture illuminate our inner lives and enrich our emotional world. This is what we cherish. But while we do not cherish arts and culture because of the impact on our social well-being and cohesion, our physical and mental health, our education system, our national status and our economy, they do confer these beneďŹ ts and we need to show how important this is.
What is an Art & Culture Center ? A cultural center or cultural center is an organization, building or complex that promotes culture & arts. Cultural centers can be neighborhood community arts organizations, private facilities, government-sponsored, or activist-run. An art center or arts center is distinct from an art gallery or art museum. An arts center is a functional community center with a specific remit to encourage arts practice and to provide facilities such as theater space, gallery space, venues for musical performance, workshop areas, educational facilities, technical equipment, etc.
“We won’t solve this problem overnight;such studies take time. But if we can work together, we will in time articulate a new language of cultural value that will helpall of us to understand better the essential contribution that the arts make to our lives” Sir Peter Bazalgette Chair, Arts Council England
Theater Space
gallery space
Venues For Musical Performance
Workshop Areas
Educational Facilities
Technical Equipment
Motivations -The process of increasing intellectual awareness and the artistic sense requires an artistic incubator. -The literary youth movement in Saudi Arabia makes such a center imperative for the government, and for the decision-makers to adopt this idea and direct it the way that serves the citizen and the nation so they won't turn into extremism of both types, radical or liberal . -Lacking the entertainment centers for youth that offers comedy and theater shows gives this project the importance and the high success chances. -The lack of multi-use rooms that are used for exhibitions and celebrations in a huge city like Jeddah gives the strength and motive to this particular project, Jeddah's art and cultural center .
Problem deďŹ nition -Educating the citizens with the importance of arts and the way it affects all of us, "art is everything that moves us, not necessarily everything we understand" says Ahlam Mustaghanmy, this project is meant for all of those who are art specialists and the public. -Youth are the main building blocks of any society, and the suppression of their energy can lead to dislocation in the community . -The size and social importance of Jeddah is directly proportional to the need of celebration halls and exhibitions
Case Studies 1 - King Abdullah II House of Art & Culture
2 - Parker Arts & Cultural Events {PACE} Center 3 - Roberto Cantoral Cultural Center
King Abdullah II House of Art & Culture Information The project comes after a competition awarded in June 2008, which included Snøhetta (Norway), Atelier Christian de Portzamparc (France), Delugan Meissl (Austria), Henning Larsens Tegnestue (Denmark) and Kerry Hill Architects (Singapore). Architect ZAHA HADID ARCHITECTS
Structural Dar Al-Handasah, Beirut-Cairo
Design Zaha Hadid with Patrik Schumacher
Theatre / Acoustics Artec Consultants Inc, New York
Project Director Charles Walker
Facade Ramboll, London
Project Architect Tariq Khayyat
Lighting Office for Visual Interaction Inc, New York
Design Team Diego Rossel, Kutbuddin Nadiadi, Gerry Cruz, Xiaosheng Li, Matteo Melioli. Akif Cinar, Effie Kuan, Fernando Poucell, Hyunbai Jun,
Landscape Architect Frederic Francis
Concept Inspiration for the King Abdullah II House of Culture and Art came from the ancient city of Petra , an oasis and sanctuary of great beauty, providing a perfect analogy for a performing arts center that aspires to be an oasis and sanctuary for contemporary culture. Petra also exemplifies the extraordinary interplay between architecture and nature, in particular, the way that the city's rosecoloured stone walls have been fissured, carved and polished by fluvial erosion and sedimentation over the centuries. Contemporary architecture strives to emulate nature and learn from the intricate complexity and elegance of its forms. So, from Petra, we learned and reapplied the principles of fluid erosion.
Accessibility
Entrance Omar Matar Street
Ali Bin Abi Talib Street
Main Drop off
Main Entrance Service Ramp & Drop off VIP Entrance
Landscape
Main Visitor Drop
Entrance f
Open Amphitheater
performing center
Service
VIP Access
Site Plan
Total Floor Area: 26,800 m2 Footprint Area: 5,363 m2 Concert Theater: 1600 seat Concert Theater Area : 1500 m2 Small Theater: 400 seat Learning Center Area : 360 m2 Amphatheater Area : 3400 m2
Main
Ground Floor
Entrance
Atrium Ticket
Learning
Void
hall
Center
Open Amphitheater Grand Stair
Main Theater
Section
Entrance Central Loppy Main Theater Auditorium Restaurant Rehearsal Room
Parker Arts & Cultural Events {PACE} Center Information The 4645 Square Meters PACE preforming arts venue is much more than just a state of the art 600-seat theater. The Town of Parker, CO has recently opened the doors of the brand new arts & cultural center to the public, offering the space towards a range of events, from weddings & concerts to ballet & computer technology classes.
Concept The concept of the building's materiality is rooted in the deep history of the site, once occupied by bullwhackers and pioneers, and then eventually home to one of the ďŹ rst inter-state railroad lines in Colorado. The low lying 1story structure, characterized by dark brick masonry, is meant to be a background and rhythm to the long northern facade allowing for the punctuated variety of fenestration and transparency into the building. These intermittent [and sometimes very large] expanses of glass reinforce the human scale and interface to the public. Corten steel, whether in solid staggered panels on the 3-story stage ytower or perforated sheets at the main entry, provide a warm contrast to the cool tones inherent in the expanses of brick and glass.
Ground Floor
Flex Space
Class rooms
Learning Center
Main Theater
Administ -ration
Loading
Stage Support
Circulation
Flex Space
Public Function
Gallery
Building Support
Class Rooms
Performance Area
Administration OfďŹ ces
Roberto Cantoral Cultural Center Broissin Architects Information Project Area : 9,287 sqm Acoustic : Omar Saad, George Augspurger Structural Engineer : Armando Serralde Steel Structure : Nabor Castillo Surface Area: 17,679 sqm
Concept Inspired by the movement of a conductor´s baton, the building design is composed of five concrete roofs moving up and down in harmony to give shape, space and light to the project. Each roof represents a musical staff´s line, always straight, constant and parallel. We wanted to create a project that lives for the trees as the trees live as a part of it. We cannot think about a dark and traditional concert hall when the project site is in a forest area with huge and old trees
Site Plan & Ground Floor Plan
Site Area: 17,679 sqm Total Area: 9,287 sqm Total oor area: 2,000 sqm Concert Theater Area : 900 m2 Concert Theater : 850 seat Administration Area : 580 m2
First Lever plan
Record Studio Control Room 1 Coffee Room
First Lever plan’
Chairman’s Meeting Room Waiting Room Chairman Office
Upper Harrow 1 Balcony 1 Balcony 2 Offices Area
Upper Chair 1 Lobby Lunch Counter
First Basement Lever Plan plan 2
First Lever Plan Basement plan’1
Stage Production Main Dressing Room Dressing Room 1
General Dressing Room 2 Dressing Room 2 General Dressing Room 1
Section
Elevation
Section Box showing the steel structure
Project Elements
FUNCTION PROGRAM Z
o
n
Administration
e
SPACE
SQM / USER
NUMBERS OF USERS
Reception
10
20
Lounge
10
20
Meeting room
6
10
Work stations
10
10
2 200 m 2 200 m 2 60
m 2
100
m 2
Total Educational Facilities
TOTAL area
560 m 2
Work Shop
10
100
1000 m
Labs
10
100
1000 m
Galleries
2
600
1200 m
2
2
TOTAL Conference Center
service * (25% of the total area)
2
3200 m
Lobby
4
200
Lecture rooms
4
150
aditarium
1
300
2 600
m 2
600 m 2 1200 m
Toilets Storage Mechanical cleaning room
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2
FUNCTION PROGRAM Z
O
Theatre
N
E
SPACE
SQM / USER
NUMBERS OF USERS
Reception
10
100
Lounge
10
50
backstage
10
30
Theater
1
1600
2 300 m 2 1600 m
2
Prayer hall
4
100
400 m
Ablution
2
100
200 m
2 2 600 m 2
Shopping store
6
100
CafĂŠ
6
100
600 m
Restaurant
6
100
600 m
600 m 2 2 2
TOTAL
Total Area
2 500 m
3400 m
TOTAL
Support Facilities
2 1000 m
2
TOTAL
Mosque
TOTAL area
2200 m
11760 m2
Site Selection Criteria 1 - Close to the City Center The site should be located where people can easily reach it and conduct other activities during the same trip, a place where people naturally converge.
2 -Context “Architecture can be a piece of art, but it must be responsible to people and its context�
3 -Vitality 4- Views In order for the project to be accepted by visitors, there should be pleasing views. Therefore, it should be study how to manipulate the wanted views and avoid unwanted views. The site should be placed in an area with a strong positive identity and image. This will assist in creating recreational areas and interesting outdoor spaces for incomes.
5- Accessability It is critical to select a site that can be easily accessible By workers professionals, visitors, events' guests, and within walking distance of some potential .
Option One Location : Jeddah , Saudi Arabia
Dimensions : 207 m * 170 m
Area : 35,000 m2
Latitude : 39.184124 ,21.494734
Surroundings : Historical Jeddah , The Red Sea , Ministry Of Exterior , Aljaffali Mosque
Old Jeddah
Applying the Selection Criteria to 170 m
207 m
the site
Selection Criteria
Rating
Out of 10
Close to the City
7
Context
10
Vitality
10
Views
10
Accessability Total
7 44
Context
Vitality
Views
Accessability
Option Two Location : Jeddah , Saudi Arabia
Dimensions : 262 m * 60 m
Area : 15720 m2
Latitude : 39.184124 ,21.494734
Surroundings : AlTahlia Street , Aseela Towers , Coral Mall
et
King Abdulaziz Ro ad
Stre a i l h AlTa
denah Al Ma
Road
AlA
lus nd
ee Str
t
Applying the Selection Criteria to the site Selection Criteria m
60 m
262
Close to the City
Rating
Out of 10
10
Context
0
Vitality
10
Views
0
Accessability
10
Total
30
Vitality & Accessability : The Site is located in the heart of the city’s fashionable shopping district on Tahlia Road, close to the Corniche, 20 minutes’ drive from the airport and within easy reach of the central business
Option Three Location : Jeddah , Saudi Arabia
Dimensions : 800 m * 700 m
Area : 560000 m2
Latitude : 39.184124 ,21.494734
Surroundings : King Abdullah Sport City , King Abdulaziz Airport ,
oad
in R
ma ara
Al H
AlMadina Road
Applying the Selection Criteria to
m 700
the site Selection Criteria
Rating
Out of 10
Close to the City
8
Context
0
Vitality
5
Views
0
800 m
Accessability
10
Total
23
Vitality
Accessability
Comparing Between The Sites According To The Site Selection Criteria Rating :
Selection Criteria
Option 1
Option 2
Option 3
Close to the City Center
7
10
8
Context
10
0
0
Vitality
10
10
5
Views
10
0
0
Accessability
7
10
10
Total
34
30
23
Site Analysis Location : Jeddah , Saudi Arabia
Dimensions : 207 m * 170 m
Area : 35,000 m2
Latitude : 39.184124 ,21.494734
Surroundings : Historical Jeddah , The Red Sea , Ministry Of Exterior , Aljaffali Mosque
Accessibility & Surroundings Hail Street
AL-Madina Road
Climate Analysis Prevailing Wind
Ministry Of Foreign Affairs
Sun Path AL-JafďŹ ali Mosque
AL-Ahli national Bank
Un-preferable wind
Noise
Views
Roadway Noise Roadway Noise
Industrial Noise
1
2 3
1. Site to the lake
1.Site to the Mosque
1 .Park to the downtown
References
- Saudi Association for Arts and Culture -Arts Council England, Achieving great art for everyone, Arts Council England, 2010 -www.Zahahadid.com. -www.archdaily.com -Neufert Architects ’Data -Architecture handbook. -Jeddah Municipality. -Google Earth. -Wikipedia -http://www.parkerarts.org/1034/Current-Gallery-Exhibits -Roberto Cantoral Cultural Center / Broissin Architects