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Site Verrier de Meisenthal
Project Details
Location: MEISENTHAL, FRANCE
Type: CULTURAL CENTER
Year: 2021
Architects: Freaks Architecture, SO-IL
Client: Communauté de communes du
Pays de Bitche
Area: 6500 m2
Design Concept
• The site was a couple of building scattered
and built in a various time but, they are the
history of the town, the frame aimed to
elevate that history not demolish it.
the history of those building was founded on
the glass trading and craftmanship which
inspired the affix that came later.
Tectonics
• the publicly funded center occupies an
historic glass factory which dates back to
the 18th century, hidden among the
postcard landscapes of northern Vosges
natural park.
• The construction is a blend were the old
re brick meet the concert and the roof
steel “trasses structure”.
• its site verrier with an undulating pouredin-place concrete surface, recalling its
history of glass production and merge the
budlings.
Urban context
• The industrial area existed is in
hills with a great topography and
vast land, the workers lived next
to the factory back then, but
now it is a major tourist attraction.
Analysis
• The idea of preserving the old buildings
and adding segments to it to function as a
cultural center is the pinnacle of
expressing the function through
architecture.
• If there was skylight made of glass, it
would have been better in my opinion.
Site Plan
Ground Floor
Typical Floor
Sections
Section Through the Theater
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Cultural center Univates /
Tartan Arquitetura e Urbansimo
Project Details
Location: LAJEDAO, BRAZIL
Type: CULTUREAL CENTER
Year: 2014
Architects: TARTAN
ANQUITETURA E URBANSIMO
Client: UNIVATES
Area: 9501 m2
Design Concept
The building is a perfect harmony when it •
comes to geometry ( triangles and rectangle),
the project was finalized in 2014 , it took 10
years of construction and went through many
changes.
The main goal was to achieve something •
prominent and customary to function as a
cultural center beside being brand for Univates
University.
The main Idea is based on the intersection of •
the two conceptual axes. They represent the
passage of time and the Institution community;
they look like they were gone sink, but the only
thing keeping that from the happening is the
segment that connect them.
Ground floor
Typical floor
ELEVATION –WEST
SECTION A-A
Roof Plan
Perspective
Site plan
PERSPECTIVE THAT SHOW THE
MERGE BETWEEN THE 2
SEGMENT
Morning view
Night view
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Bahrain national theatre
Project Details
Location: MANAMA, BAHRAIN
Type: Theatre
Year: 2012
Architects: YARN ELDAD,
ARCHITECTURE STUDIO
Client: Ministry of Culture & Ministry
of Labour
Area: 10370 m2
Design Concept
Bahrain means “two seas” in Arabic: this •
maritime reference captures the insular
character of the Arab-Persian Gulf
archipelago, whose extreme horizontality
fostered the project’s form.
Combining the sea with sky by orienting •
this theatre towards the lagoon to preserve its
views and its majestic profile facing the sea.
Urban context
The theatre is situated on a flat
island landscape, which is a
unique feature. Its design
seamlessly connects the
building with the natural
surroundings, particularly the
sky and the sea. This integration
enhances the overall visual
appeal of the structure and
creates a sense of harmony with
the environment.
Tectonics
• Various materials have been employed for distinct components of the
theater. The exterior of the main auditorium is adorned with gold-tinted
steel, which assumes the appearance of a resplendent gold jewel pearl. In
the construction of the canopy's wicker rooftop, aluminum serves as the
primary material. In the lobby area, the integration of external scenery with
the interior foyer is achieved through the utilization of transparent glass.
Analysis:
The building design combines modern design
elements with a deep appreciation for traditional
Arab architectural aesthetics
The architecture of the Bahrain National Theatre is
a reflection of its cultural context. It embraces the
cultural identity of Bahrain and the Arab world.
The use of elements reminiscent of an Arab palace,
the layout pays homage to traditional architectural
styles.
Placing the main foyer at the center of the layout. This
central space serves as a gathering point and sets the
tone for the entire building. It is not just a functional space
but also an architectural focal point.
The presence of water, shade, and light throughout the
building indicates a thoughtful consideration of
environmental factors and aesthetics. Water features can
provide a calming and visually appealing aspect, while
the use of shade and light can create dramatic effects
and enhance the overall atmosphere.
East Elevation
West & East Elevation
Section A
Section B
Ground floor
Typical floor
Site Plan
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La Bourse de Commerce
Project Details
Location: PARIS, FRANCE
Type: MUSEUM & EXHIBITION
Year: 2020
Architects: PIERRE-ANTOINE,
TADAO ANDO ARCHITECT &
ASSOCIATES, NeM ARCHITECTS
Client: Communauté de communes
du Pays de Bitche
Area: 10500 m2
Design Concept
Creating the conditions for a dialogue •
between architecture and its context,
between heritage and contemporary creation,
between the past and the present, between
the collection and the visitor. The City of Paris
sold the building to the Paris Chamber of
Commerce for one symbolic franc in
1949.[2] The murals and cupola were
classified as a historical monument on 15
January 1975.[5] A major renovation was
undertaken in 1989.[2] The murals were
restored in 1998
Tectonics
The passage describes an open-air •
interior courtyard that initially had a
wooden dome, later replaced in 1811
with a copper one supported by an
iron frame. The courtyard floor, made
of self-compacting concrete. This
design blends oddly with the interior
walls of the hall, which have repetitive
molding. The location has historical
significance, including being home to
the first free-standing column in
Paris from the 16th century and
remnants of an 18th-century circular
grain exchange floor, covered by a
remarkable metal and glass dome In
1889, it was transformed into the
Bourse de Commerce, featuring
adorned walls with frescoes and
paintings, creating an atmosphere of
sophistication and refinement..
Urban context
Natural and urban context is indeed one of the
key features associated with the identity of the
museums in the Pinault Collection. In Venice,
the marbles and painted ceilings of the Palazzo
Grassi, and the brick walls and beams of
the Punta della Dogana, interact with the
changing reflections of the water. The main
hall is a vast, open space, with an incredible
domed glass ceiling that allows natural light
to flood in. The walls are adorned with frescoes
and paintings, and the overall atmosphere is
one of sophistication and refinement.
Analysis:
the signature of today's creators should not
crush the monument, a palimpsest of
Parisian architecture of the 16th, 17th and
18th centuries, the original cylinder was
planed 3 m high, to finally peak at 9 m
We imagine that the visitor's breath is a little
less taken away, but the calmer profile of the
figure allows us to appreciate all the rich heritage
of the stock exchange restored to its condition of
1889. It also preserves the variety of lighting,
of volumes and views of the exhibition
platforms in the historic parts, for a
museographic offer much richer than the eternal
white cube of contemporary art museumlocateds.
Section
Looking over the sea.
S Near city center of Sharjah.
Low traffic and easy
transportation.
W
Only one accessible road to
the building.
Lack of shaded walk ways.
Site Analysis
Active area .
O Many tourist attractions.
sources coming
T Noise
from the road.
Site regulations being
difficult with its size and
shape.
views
Wind direction
Wind rose
Sun path
• Temperature
Al Noor mosque
The flag island
Land marks
Al Majaz waterfront
Al Nakheel oasis
Solid and void
Contours
Literature review
on Sharjah
culture
• Sharjah, one of the seven emirates in the Unified
Bedouin Emirates (UAE), is a dynamic and socially
rich objective that has earned huge consideration from
researchers and specialists keen on the social legacy
of the Middle Eastern Landmass. This writing survey
investigates the multi-layered components of
Sharjah's way of life, featuring its verifiable
importance, creative articulations, conservation
endeavors, and its job as a center for social trade and
development.
• To comprehend the contemporary social scene of
Sharjah, it is pivotal to dive into its authentic roots.
Sharjah has a rich history that goes back hundreds of
years, with archeological proof recommending human
residence in the district as far back as the third
thousand years BC (Ruler et al., 2016). Early
settlements took part in exchange, fishing, and pearl
plunging, molding the social personality of Sharjah as
a sea and exchanging center point. The verifiable
meaning of Sharjah's way of life is factual in different
examinations (Al Qasimi, 2015; Hourani, 2005).
• Workmanship and culture are complicatedly woven into the
texture of Sharjah's general public. The emirate plays had a
crucial impact in encouraging creative articulations, clear
through its various exhibition halls, displays, and social
celebrations.
• . The Sharjah Craftsmanship Establishment, laid out in 2009,
has been instrumental in advancing contemporary workmanship
and supporting arising specialists (SAF, 2021). Moreover, the
Sharjah Biennial has acquired global praise as a stage for
exhibiting inventive workmanship from the Middle Easterner
world and then some (Sharjah Craftsmanship Establishment,
n.d.).
• Protecting the social legacy of Sharjah has been a first
concern for the emirate's initiative. The foundation of the
Sharjah Legacy Establishment highlights the obligation to
defending customary Emirati culture (Sharjah Legacy
Organization, n.d.). Research by Al Neyadi and Al Naqbi (2017)
features the endeavors to report and save elusive social legacy
in Sharjah, including oral practices, handiworks, and people
moves. Additionally, a concerted effort to preserve architectural
heritage is demonstrated by the ambitious Heart of Sharjah
project, which aims to revitalize Sharjah's historic district (Heart
of Sharjah, n.d.).
• Material
• low solar gain coating installation
helps reflect heat to the outside,
reducing solar gain thus reducing
cooling cost
• Argon gas filled insulated glass
controls the heat transfer even
more
• Triple glazing panels is better
than double for both heat transfer
and for security purposes
• Material
• Reinforced concrete works great for the
convergence as can be placed into
various shapes of shuttering or
formwork configurations to form desired
shapes, form, surface, texture, and
sizes
• re durable if designed and laid properly.
The material is not affected by weather
such as rainfall and snow
• Concrete can be recycled as aggregate
for use as sub-base material in
roadbeds and parking lots
• Structural systems
• Structures having spans
more than 20 meters are
considered long-span
structures. Trusses, folding
plates, shell structures,
frames, tent structures, and
tensile structures are the
most prevalent forms of
long-span structures. The
diagrid systems, which are
often employed in high-rise
buildings, are another
option for large-span
constructions.