- Student:in
- Eszter Molnar
- Studio
- LUH / Studio Kempe-Thill
- Jahr
- 2024
- Kategorie
- Gebäudelehre
- Studium
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Projektbeschreibung
My concept was to bring life to the building by opening it up towards the public space and creating
a clear structure on the inside that is easy to follow and inviting to the potential users of the
building. I wanted to keep the character of the building and enhance the main elements of it.
The building can be accessed by the main facade or from the backside trough a passage, and
from a backyard. The passage meets the side access point and evolves into a garden where
people can sit, relax, store bikes, and meet with each other. This zone is directly accessible from
the street, very much a public space. As we enter the courtyard, we can feel more protected by the
glass roof, which is a unique feature of the building. The yard is the transition between the street
and the inside space. I imagined raised flowerbeds with benches, it has the same idea as the
garden, but has a different function, different way of use, as the roof protects it from rain and wind,
it can be used all year around. The courtyard opens two ways to the street and one way to the
garden. This way it can truly be an often-used path by students and the public too, as it provides
a shortcut towards the main campus.
The transition continues from public to private space on the ground floor. The café opens to
the street and the courtyard too, providing another connection between the two. The gypsum
collection is displayed here opposite of the café. All rooms open to the yard, creating an atrium
feeling. Three staircases connect the upper floors to the ground. These floors follow the same
logic, they open towards the courtyard, but also to the streets to maximize sunlight and space.
The hallways go around the building to connect all the different facilities.
On the North-West side of the building the facade opens towards the main campus and the soon-
to-be underground station with tilted windows which function as benches too. This feature creates
a visual connection between the most used street towards the campus and the private space. The
facade is covered by brick, but the windows have a concrete case, to differentiate old and new.
The buildings main character comes from the columns that support two wings of the building,
the glass roof and the brick and stone covered facades. They feel like a mixture of industrial and
elegant design. I wanted to keep them and have them displayed, so the columns are not covered
by walls but stand out, as this building is a heritage.
The concept focuses on revitalizing the building by enhancing its connection with public space and
creating a clear, inviting internal structure while preserving its character. The thoughtful integration
of public and private spaces, combined with the preservation of the building’s historic elements,
ensures a dynamic and welcoming environment for students and the public. This design not only
respects the heritage of the building but also enhances its functionality and aesthetic appeal. By
fostering connections between the street, courtyard, and campus, the building becomes a vibrant
hub within the community, promoting interaction and engagement throughout the year.