Existing vertical conditions

Modeling fase TWO

I was told that mine model looked like a ziggurat. Well the shape of the Skenderija center was inspired by the famous Japanese architect Kenzo Tange. The fase of modeling things in 3d have already started. the phase one is building physical model, scale 1:200. Here comes firs picture of 3d model. The model is of existing structure, mine interventions are still under production. Many things to settle, but things are taking shape.

Process with the master plan

INSPIRATION

Seeking inspiration I came across these project on the net. One of them is done by a Brazilian architect which I have posted before (Lina Bo Bardi).

Meydan Shopping,

center with green roof in Istanbul. The center Meydan was designed by Foreign Office Architects, of London. The center includes other very significant green features, specifically, air conditioning provided by a geothermal plant and skylights to provide natural lighting to the concourse walkways and retail stores.

The Parque da Juventude

Inspiration of using the existing structure. A park with an arresting history as the grounds of a notorious prison, with leftover structures still standing. Made by architect Gian Carlo Gasperini from Brazil. The Parque da Juventude (“Park of Youth”)

SESC Pompeia

SESC Pompeia is a project from architect Lina Bo Bardi in Sao Paulo. This project reminded me what I was doing in Sarajevo, TRANSFORMING an existing structure to new use and create possible solutions. Its great project from Brazilian architect, with use of rough concrete.

VIDEO_ARCHITECTURE - Lina Bo Bardi - MASP

I was given the name of this architect (Lina Bo Bardi) from my tutor Cecilie, thanks! I see similarities with

the building on the clip and Skenderija. Enjoy the clip! Now its time to sleep..

SECTIONS

I have given my self a new task! Its to draw the sections shown in plan (until tomorrow) to understand the relation between spaces. The sections are selected on background of the "game-table". I have been working in plan for quite some time, the sections will (I hope) move me towards new direction.

More work in sections

The fact is that my center is stretching over 2 levels which can be difficult to understand. Whats under/over?

So my next step is to work a lot more in sections, to show the qualities inside/outside. People are using the space inside, but its space with limited light conditions and bad air qualities. But still it "plastic-fantastic" and in this matter its a good thing, but what will happen if the inside is switched with outside? Which qualities are to be gained? Point A is outdoor situation (green area) behind the center. Its setting with landscape, street and possibilities to connect the rest of the center with the green area (the noise level is reduced from the front). Point B is the inside situation, with shopping, cafe during the day.

4 vs 1

I am questioning the location of existing entrances. Are they visible enough? Do I need all four? Can entrance be something else, lift, elevator, bigger, smaller ect.. The sketch is trying to show the situation with one big entrance to the center. It will circulate the movement inside the center, but it will not have connection with the surroundings. But four entrances, maybe relocated, can give new movement in between. It can generate new actions/spaces and have bigger potential to include the surroundings and areas around center.

Entrances today

NEW FIELDS OF game-table

Game table is done

Finally, after third attempt to create a "game-table" that will help me understand the working situation better, I have now made a more logical plan how to make a register area of what are qualities and what can be changed. The first attempts were too complicated for me to work on them, because fields were divided more in a diagonal way, not following the structure or existing buildings. But this new method made me understand some analyses better, after all my site is mega-structure with potential to be transformed.

a_NOTE

The sketch above is to remember my self in which direction my diploma is going and what i am working on. Its easy to think that that you are will solve all the "challenges" at the site, but that seems to be utopic. After confrontation yesterday it was good to know that i am moving in the right direction. Some of the issues my diploma is dealing with is situations inside/outside of my center. What will generate more action inside? Whats good qualities inside? I have decided to keep two existing building as landmark in Sarajevo (services are culture and sport/basket), I would call it nostalgic architecture because it have symbolic value for the area and the city . Sal=hall 1 and sal 2 on the sketch are offering sports. Sal 1 is also exhibition space. How to use one hall for sport and other for new program? (Break up old structure) New parking space or vertical mix use space?

mutation_space

After the last confrontation its been happening at lot. I have started to break up the old structure and define the program (new sketches will be shown soon). I am looking at space with different levels and services. I have a feeling that center Skenderija is now looking like a mutation of different spaces and qualities. How can I show that and create new structure?

THIRD CONFRONTATION

l After last productive session in group-work on Friday, with tutors Arild Waage and Camilla Ryhl, my process is heading to a program. Here are some key notes which will provide the next step of choosing the final situations.

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OPPORTUNITIES & TYPOLOGIES

The strong sens of history in the surroundings of Skenderija center is deeply rooted in styles and sensibilities of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Since Sarajevo is under post war building and rebuilding, the sense of tradition is challenged by new and modern styles. Intention is to find approach where old characteristic are maintained, but supplemented by more current attributes. Looking towards the small spaces and voids where new situations can appear and town centers can adopt the village aesthetic along the MAHALA front enhance public utility. MAHALA fronts will also be developed more fully to encourage both private and public spaces.

MAKING A CONNECTION

Todays city situation is no longer a traditional single use of space. It´s a process happening on a global scale, were city is fading into multiple landscapes. New city spaces can be seen as urban paths and networks were city erupts in a heterogeneous land, a network of linked realities.

MAHALA (a way of connecting the realities)

Some aspects of Mahala:

- vertical space (only minaret on a mousque)

- local bakery

- lane with two rows of gates

The Mahaka is the street that leads from business part of the city to the residential area. The houses were arranged in zigzag patterns so that each of them commanded vista of the Mahala and the busines area.

Mahala = Neighbourhood Unit

As soon as 40/50 houses and a mousque were erected along the road, the settlement become a Mahala. History says that Sarajevo developed from 99 Mahalas and 99 Mosques.

VERTICAL SPACE

The models of investigation of the different layers, the movement between levels will be further investigation in the following steps.

Invasion of public space

It´s not only the new public spaces that I´am seeking for in my project. It´s about finding new way of showing the existing qualities. The pictures show projects done by Dutch artist, Hens Hofstra. His work is done in existing public space. The blue painted road features the phrase "Water is Life" written in eight-meter-high letters across it. The Blue Road is reminiscent of the waterway that used to be where the road is now. It's a memorial to nature, but it's also just plain awe-inspiring.

The sound is blasting

The great power of sound is blasting. The experiment of sound can be created to spread the music or the message...

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What makes a biopolitical space?

"Hva er byrommets politiske dimensjon? Noe grunnleggende har skjedd i byen, noe forflyttet seg og organiserte seg i byen, man har sett det tydelig i forstedene, sier den italienske filosofen Antoni Negri i dette intervjuet med arkitektene og byøkologene Constantin Petcou og Doina Petrescu. Ifølge Negri begynner vi å se konturene av en ny generasjon som har oppdaget politikken utenfor partilokalene, og ser på byen som politikkens åsted."

This is article based on a interview with architects and city researches, Constantin Petcou and Doina Petrescu. It´s great reading material. It helped me put some thing in perspective. City is here, it´s time to take it.

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