The Scope! At Teufelsberg SENIOR “THESIS” PROJECT
Project Type: Purpose: Architect:
Senior Project 2017 Adaptive reuse and Revitalization Personal Project; Vy Truong
Nazi Military Training College Teufelsberg Formation from Built Below Rubbles
NSA Field Station Berlin built a top Teufelsberg
Renewed Recreational Programing and Failures
Currently:
Abandoned Collection of Graffiti Art and Artifacts
HISTORICAL SUMMARY SITE CONDITIONS: COST BENEFIT:
ECOLOGICAL CONCERNS:
Existing-
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Little to no revenue comes to the site with continuous costs demands for maintenance and implementation of proposals.
Proposal-
Surrounded by dense layers of forest and greenery. Due to the tough terrains, navigation to and from Teufelsberg is quite difficult and dangerous. There is also danger from wild boars in the
Proposal-
Revenue income will rise with the change of the site from private to public. Also allow for money to be donated for renovations.
The dense forest surrounding will be tamed and utilized as designed landscape for the space. Elimination or containment of wild boars will be implemented.
EXTERIOR
SPATIAL QUALITIES:
LIGHTING
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low
INTERIOR
ACOUSTICS
Renewed Purpose
PAST HISTORY AND LEGACY
SPATIAL QUALITY OF THE INBETWEEN ; PRESENT STATE
FUTURE RENEWED FUNCTIONS
SITE SUSTAINABILITY: ExistingDue to its long resiliance and multiple lifecycles, Teufelsberg withstood the test of time over 7 decades as new history shapes the space into its present state. However, the space lacked enough flexibility to allow for any new proposals of space to take effect.
PROPOSAL
ProposalWith a new expansion of program to the space while simultaneously including the complicated past of the site, the new proposal hopes to allow for continual years of resiliance while allowing for the space to be flexible enough to house more than one proposaed program.
Sustainability
RESILIENCE | FLEXIBILITY:
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Ecological Concerns:
EXISTING
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Teufelsberg and Field Station Berlin together make up the unique timeline of Berlin, Germany dating back to World War II. Teufelberg, a man made mountain of rubble, reaching a height of 394 feet, sturdily covers the mysteriously unfinished Nazi military college designed by Hitler’s main Architect, Albert Speer. Atop the unique mountain sits the abandoned Field Station Berlin, an expansive NSA listening tower site once owned and run by the British and American militia during the Cold War. Since its abandonment of primary purpose in 1992, Teufelsberg has cycled through a number of ownership and functional programming, some in effort to continue the function and legacy of the standing buildings and others for ill intent to generate personal revenue. As a result of the historical protection over the buildings making up Field Station Berlin, the site has fallen victim to deterioration over time. Being surrounded by the ever-expanding Gruneswald forest and it’s overpopulation of Wild Boars makes maintaining and preserving the Teufelsberg site quite difficult. Interestingly enough, Teufelsberg has grown to be one of the most desired tourist spots to visit when in Berlin. Its difficult entry and elevated navigation tempted many adventurous tourists and street artists to find themselves trespassing on site and snapping a panoramic view of Berlin or line the walls with graffiti art. Teufelsberg’s unique and extensive history should not be allowed to slowly die out with each new layer of interaction it receives, but deserves a revitalization, one that fits the current functions of the space while still honoring its unparalleled past.
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GEOMETRIC CONNECTION INSTALLATION CONNECTION
EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS:
VISUAL ACCESS
SITE ACCESS + PROGRAMMINGS (past + present)
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SECONDARY/ SUPPORTING STRUCTURES
EXISTING BUILDING CONDITIONS: INTERIOR MATERIAL INTERIOR MATERIAL
EXTERIOR MATERIAL
PROGRAMS:
PROGRAMS:
EXTERIOR MATERIAL
EXISTING MATERIAL PALETTE
AS BUILT ELEVATION CONDITION
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INTERIOR MATERIALS
THE DESIGN PROPOSALS: See/Be Seen: NATURE, MAN, SPACE EXPLORING THE AVENUES OF OBSERVATIONS
The charm of Teufelsberg lies in its perpetual build of historical uniqueness, the collection of ever-changing art “installations”, and its elevated observational qualities. The proposed design intends to utilize all three compelling characteristics in order to heighten its social and global awareness which can bring about preservation efforts. In an effort to preserve the historical anecdote of Teufelsberg in a modern society, the program hopes to include an interactive and educational memorial exhibition. The memorial exhibit also aims to connect to the underground remains of Albert Speer’s mysterious military college and open up the unknown space for changeable installations from artists around the world. The inclusion of city observation and also astronomical observation will hope to positively utilize the extreme height of the site but also play on the quality of “see/be seen” tradition that Teufelsberg is known for. The introduction of a nature center and camping ground will allow for a safer interaction with the vast forest that surrounds the site, while a temporary hostel space can ease the concerns for night hiking down Teufelsberg and allows even more time to be spend on site. A cafe and shop space assists in comfort for guest and financial stability for the commercial site.
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SITE PLAN PROPOSAL
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SPACE
RED STEEL
PERF.
LIGHTS
SITE ELEVATION PROPOSAL
ENVIRONMENTAL AMNESTY CENTER NATURE BUILDING
FIRST FLOOR PLAN 0’ 5’ 1’ 10’
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SECOND FLOOR PLAN 0’ 5’ 1’ 10’
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MATERIAL PALETTE:
PERFORATED WOOD WALLS
WALL/VERTICAL PLANT WALLS
WHITE POLISHED CONCRETE FLOORS
CEILING HT 17’-0” A.F.F.
CEILING HT 17’-0” A.F.F.
CEILING HT 17’-0” A.F.F.
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RECESSED (INSIDE WALL) (COMPACT FLUORESCENT)
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16” WARM PENDENT (COMPACT FLUORESCENT) S
16” PICTURE LIGHT (COMPACT FLUORESCENT)
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FIRST FLOOR R.C.P. 0’ 5’ 1’ 10’
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PROGRAM ISOMETRIC: PRIVATE ENTRANCE SPACE RESEARCH LABS INSTALLATION SPACE
RESTROOMS ELEVATORS STAIRS LOBBY SEMI PUBLIC
INTERACTIVE NATURE
PUBLIC
LONGITUDINAL SECTION 0’ 5’ 1’ 10’
20’
50’
The Environmental Amnesty Center or Nature building is dedicated to the observation of nature and how man interacts with nature. The interior has a natural material palette such as wood and limestone. The focal point of the building is the overcasting tree that grows from within, meant as a symbol of currated and controlled interactions with nature. Perforated wood walls allow for easy plant growth as well as rotational installation manipulations. The interior static installation is meant to mimic the feeling of the gruneswald forest which surrounds the sight, filtering bother natural and artificial light from above for a sheltered, overcast atmosphere.
NATURE BUILDING RENDER INTERIOR
HISTORICAL COLLECTION OF MORTAL BEINGS MAN BUILDING
ENTRANCE TO TEUFELSBERG HISTORICAL TUNNEL AND ALBERT SPEER BUILDING ENTRANCE TO
TEUFELSBERG HISTORICAL TUNNEL AND ALBERT SPEER BUILDING
MUSEUM / GALLERY SPACE MUSEUM / GALLERY SPACE
FIRST FLOOR PLAN 0’ 5’ 1’ 10’
20’
50’
FIRST FLOOR PLAN 0’ 5’ 1’ 10’
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50’
INSTALLATION SPACE INSTALLATION SPACE
STORAGE STORAGE
SECOND FLOOR PLAN 0’ 5’ 1’ 10’
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50’
SECOND FLOOR PLAN 0’ 5’ 1’ 10’
MATERIAL PALETTE:
EXISTING CONCRETE-GRAFFITI WALL
STEEL WALL PANELS
WHITE POLISHED CONCRETE FLOORS
20’
50’
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16” WARM PENDENT (COMPACT FLUORESCENT)
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CEILING HT 40’-0” A.F.F.
RECESSED (COMPACT FLUORESCENT) SMOKED/CARBON DIOXIDE DETECTOR
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CEILING HT 18’-0” A.F.F.
FIRST FLOOR RCP 0’ 5’ 1’ 10’
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PROGRAM ISOMETRIC: OPEN CEILING SPACE
INSTALLATION
RESTROOMS
ENTRANCE TO TEUFELSBERG HISTORICAL TUNNEL GALLERY/MUSEUM
ELEVATORS STAIRS LOBBY SEMI PUBLIC PUBLIC
SKY BRIDGE TO ROOFTOP GARDEN
LONGITUDINAL SECTION 0’ 5’ 1’ 10’
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50’
The Human Collectives Museum or Man building is dedicated to the observation of man and how the generations have grown and developed overtime. It is an observation upon ourselves has human beings and how we have impacted change within society and upon earth. The building shares its program with the Teufelsberg historical tunnel, therefore one side is simply dedicated to the grand entrance of the tunnel. The museum of man’s marvels is cladded with industrialized materials such as polished steel walls, concrete, and reflective plastic structures. The atmosphere is brightly lit with artificial lighting from above as a lack of natural light almost intensifies the reflectivity in the
material palette, creating an “overly clean� environment to experience and reflect upon. The clean and reflective steel cladded walls of the museum slowly disintegrate as it moves towards the Teufelsberg entrance, leaving behind the history-rich, graffiti-filled, concrete walls of the existing building. The interior static installation is designed to be tall and thin plastic structures that provide shelving and pinning support, while acting as a semi-transparent enclosure for works on display. MAN BUILDING RENDER INTERIOR
NATIONAL AMATEUR ASTRONOMY CENTER
SPACE BUILDING
FIRST FLOOR PLAN 0’ 5’ 1’ 10’
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50’
SECOND FLOOR PLAN 0’ 5’ 1’ 10’
20’
50’
THIRD FLOOR PLAN 0’ 5’ 1’ 10’
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MATERIAL PALETTE:
LIGHTS
WHITE POLISHED CONCRETE FLOORS
STRETCHED FABRIC
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OBSERVATORY
LOUNGE SPACE
RESEARCH LAB S
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RESEARCH LAB
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AMATURE OBSERVATORY(4)
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RESEARCH OFFICE
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RESEARCH OFFICE
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AMATURE OBSERVATORY
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CONVENTION CENTER
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ASTRONOMER GALLERY OPEN INSTALLATION
THIRD FLOOR R.C.P. 0’ 5’ 1’ 10’
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50’
RECESSED (INSIDE WALL) (COMPACT FLUORESCENT)
ASTRONOMY LEARNING CENTER
16” WARM PENDENT (COMPACT FLUORESCENT) 16” PICTURE LIGHT (COMPACT FLUORESCENT) RECESSED (COMPACT FLUORESCENT)
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STAIRS LOBBY SEMI PUBLIC PUBLIC
LONGITUDINAL SECTION 0’ 5’ 1’ 10’
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The Astronomy Center or Space building is dedicated to the observation of the cosmos and things beyond our knowledge. The building utilizes its height to allow amazing views of Berlin during the day and stunning glymps of the stars at night. The environment of the space is set up to feel a bit out of the ordinary, creating a feeling of the “unknown.� The interior walls are left bare to expose graffiti over concrete while artificial lights stem from behind fabric walls to guide the way without revealing too much of what is coming. The interior static installation piece is set upon the ceiling, catching the lights from the main glass elevator. The use of fabric is meant to filter and blur light, allowing for the light itself to also become a material choice. The juxtaposition of light and dark within the interior space hopes to capture the dance of light and dark that is emited from space.
SPACE BUILDING RENDER INTERIOR
SPACE BUILDING RENDER INTERIOR
DEBRIS HISTORY: A JOURNEY TO THE PAST
ELEVATOR/STAIRS
Historical Tunnel of Teufelsberg History + Albert Speer Military College Remains
BURIED MILITARY COLLEGE/ INSTALLATION SPACE
BASE LEVEL EXIT
Lobby
STAIR SYSTEM DISPLAY AND LANDING DESIGN
TIMELINE INFO ALTITUDE INFO INFO BOARD DRAWING ON GLASSS
NAZI MILITARY COLLEGE FLOORPLAN 0’ 5’ 1’ 10’
TUNNEL OVERALL PLAN WITH STRUCTURE
SCALE: 1’ = .25”
20’
50’
DEBRIS HISTORY: A JOURNEY TO THE PAST
EXPLORING THE RICH HISTORY OF TEUFELSBERG AND ITS BUILDINGS. SEATING AREA WITH INFO WALL
INFORMATION WALL
INFORMATION WALL INTERACTIVE AREA VISUAL AND REST AREA
INTERACTIVE AREA INFORMATION WALL
INFORMATION WALL + TIMELINE
DEDICATION PLAQUE INFORMATION WALL
INFORMATION WALL + TIMELINE
TUNNEL FLOORPLANS:
FIRST FLOOR PLAN 0’ 5’ 1’ 10’
20’
SECOND FLOOR PLAN 50’
FOURTH FLOOR PLAN 0’ 5’ 1’ 10’
20’
50’
STRUCTURE SYSTEM + TUNNEL SYSTEM
0’ 5’ 1’ 10’
20’
50’
THIRD FLOOR PLAN 0’ 5’ 1’ 10’
20’
50’
FIFTH FLOOR PLAN
SIXTH FLOOR PLAN
0’ 5’ 1’ 10’
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TUNNEL SYSTEM DECONSTRUCTED
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COMPLETED SYSTEM
The historical tunnel of Teufelsberg is a 394’ deep stair system that allows visitors to relive the histories of Teufelsberg. From the start of the Albert Speer building to the current decrepit state, everything worth knowing about this historically rich site can be found within the tunnel. There are a total of 6 main landings for the 6 main events which has occured while the other small landings carry interesting facts and less historical moments in history. The ride through the main glass elevator allows for views of the surrounding rubble buried deep within the mountain while observing the juxtoposition of modern materiality and technology. The end of the tunnel leads to the Albert Speer building itself, now a rotating installation space, carries art, history, and light for even more exploration opportunities.
SPEER BUILDING RENDER INTERIOR
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