Masterstudio: The Architect changemaker Semester 1

Andreas Kindler

This project focused on the re-use of the existing materials on site. Working specifically with the existing concrete slab that can be found on the first floor of the building as well as on the roof of the small annex building to the rear. It was calculated that a total of 40 cubic meters were present on site. For the most part in the form of a thin concrete slab 36 meters long, 8 meters wide and only 70mm thick. The thin slab is supported at meter intervals on the steel I beams that stitch the building together as well as precast concrete beams that were cast at the same time as the floor itself.

By considering the processes required to extract the existing concrete during the renovation of the building a decision was made as to the types of materials that might be gleaned from these processes. The two main processes that were considered in this case were cutting using large concrete circular saws and breaking with pneumatic drills. Using the concrete saw it would be possible to cut the concrete into long thin bricks 200mm wide 2m long and 70mm thick. It would also be possible to extract some larger sections which could then be used again in a new configuration. The beams that were in place supporting the floor might also be extracted and re-used as columns.

The form of the pavilion was inspired by the old northern European masonry stoves. These efficient heating systems were designed to soak up all the heat that is given off by fire and slowly radiate it in to the space. Tall ornamental structures clad in glazed tiles which often included spaces to sit in or cook on or even beds for sleeping.

The design of this masonry stove has a brick core made from the existing bricks in the annex building. This is where the fire is lit. The heat from this fire then flows in to the primary structure made from the long concrete tiles cut from the large slab. Climbing up the building this structure creates a variety of spaces for the visitor to cook sit or sleep warmed by the heat of the fire below.

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Masterstudio: The Architect changemaker Semester 1

Andreas Kindler