NO.80.
Reconstruction of the Square in Frydlant
Architects: Balda architect, Jiří Janďourek Atakarchitekti
Location : Frydlant - Městské informační centrum, náměstí Tomáše Garrigue Masaryka 37, 464 01 Frýdlant, Czech Republic
Architect in Charge : Vladimír Balda, Jiří Janďourek
Area : 4000.0 sqm
Project Year : 2011
Photographs : Aleš Jungmann, Jiří Jiroutek
Transportation design : Stanislav Koleník
Structural engineer : KCE statika a dynamika staveb s.r.o.
Electrical work : HESTO, v.o.s.
Water and sewerage : Stanislav Vyskočil
General contractor : EUROVIA CS, a. s., Liberec branch
Stone elements : Ligranit a.s.
Brass panels : Ještědský bronz s.r.o.
Small-scale architecture : Atyp truhlářství, Zámečnictví Pospíšil
Lighting : Etna s.r.o. (iGuzzini)
Architectural competition : 2002
Project : 2004
Text description provided by the architects. The main idea behind the design of the reconstructed square in Frýdlant was to create an open, unobstructed public space – a square that allows residents and visitors to enjoy all types of activities.
The use of three types of paving tiles, two types of stone and the patterns in which these were laid differentiates various types of spaces on the square. With the exception of the parking lot, the square was realized as a barrier-free space.
The central part of the square is entirely open for the reasons stated above. This rectangular space and, in fact, the entire square, is dominated by a fountain featuring a statue of Albrecht von Wallenstein. The silhouette of the Wallenstein statue standing on a separate granite pedestal installed several metres away is reflected on the surface of the fountain’s water, which flows into the granite pool. The bronze statue from the original Wallenstein fountain from 1914 and the new fountain form an integral, illuminated composition. This dominant feature of the square is situated along its north side on an axis with Kostelní Street and divides the central part of the square into two halves. The divided square can be used for various purposes such as fairs, concerts and theatrical performances. The central part of the square is clearly defined by a distinct type of dark basalt tiles, new public lighting and town installations such as information panels, benches, waste bins, bike stands, a drinking fountain, etc. placed around its perimeter. The uniform basalt surface also features the outline of the former town hall made from the original basalt cobblestones. The foundations of the Renaissance town hall were discovered by an archaeological excavation during the reconstruction of the square.
The space in front of the current town hall in the northwest part of the square is a representative area for the gathering of citizens. A mobile stage can be installed in the open space next to four wooden flag pole stands featuring the town crest.
Located on the opposite, southeast side of the square with sycamore trees and benches are cafes and restaurants with outdoor summer seating. The two opposite ends of the square are both paved with the same large granite paving tiles.
The historical parcelisation of the square is reflected in an abstract manner in the small granite tiles of the pavements around the central part of the square. Paths for car traffic and parking spaces on the northeast and southwest sides of the square are differentiated from pedestrian paths by a distinct granite tile pattern.
#Czech_Republic , #Reconstruction , #Lighting , #Square , #Plaza , #Urbanism , #unobstructed_public_space , #Paving_tiles , #archaeological_excavation
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Reconstruction of the Square in Frydlant
Architects: Balda architect, Jiří Janďourek Atakarchitekti
Location : Frydlant - Městské informační centrum, náměstí Tomáše Garrigue Masaryka 37, 464 01 Frýdlant, Czech Republic
Architect in Charge : Vladimír Balda, Jiří Janďourek
Area : 4000.0 sqm
Project Year : 2011
Photographs : Aleš Jungmann, Jiří Jiroutek
Transportation design : Stanislav Koleník
Structural engineer : KCE statika a dynamika staveb s.r.o.
Electrical work : HESTO, v.o.s.
Water and sewerage : Stanislav Vyskočil
General contractor : EUROVIA CS, a. s., Liberec branch
Stone elements : Ligranit a.s.
Brass panels : Ještědský bronz s.r.o.
Small-scale architecture : Atyp truhlářství, Zámečnictví Pospíšil
Lighting : Etna s.r.o. (iGuzzini)
Architectural competition : 2002
Project : 2004
Text description provided by the architects. The main idea behind the design of the reconstructed square in Frýdlant was to create an open, unobstructed public space – a square that allows residents and visitors to enjoy all types of activities.
The use of three types of paving tiles, two types of stone and the patterns in which these were laid differentiates various types of spaces on the square. With the exception of the parking lot, the square was realized as a barrier-free space.
The central part of the square is entirely open for the reasons stated above. This rectangular space and, in fact, the entire square, is dominated by a fountain featuring a statue of Albrecht von Wallenstein. The silhouette of the Wallenstein statue standing on a separate granite pedestal installed several metres away is reflected on the surface of the fountain’s water, which flows into the granite pool. The bronze statue from the original Wallenstein fountain from 1914 and the new fountain form an integral, illuminated composition. This dominant feature of the square is situated along its north side on an axis with Kostelní Street and divides the central part of the square into two halves. The divided square can be used for various purposes such as fairs, concerts and theatrical performances. The central part of the square is clearly defined by a distinct type of dark basalt tiles, new public lighting and town installations such as information panels, benches, waste bins, bike stands, a drinking fountain, etc. placed around its perimeter. The uniform basalt surface also features the outline of the former town hall made from the original basalt cobblestones. The foundations of the Renaissance town hall were discovered by an archaeological excavation during the reconstruction of the square.
The space in front of the current town hall in the northwest part of the square is a representative area for the gathering of citizens. A mobile stage can be installed in the open space next to four wooden flag pole stands featuring the town crest.
Located on the opposite, southeast side of the square with sycamore trees and benches are cafes and restaurants with outdoor summer seating. The two opposite ends of the square are both paved with the same large granite paving tiles.
The historical parcelisation of the square is reflected in an abstract manner in the small granite tiles of the pavements around the central part of the square. Paths for car traffic and parking spaces on the northeast and southwest sides of the square are differentiated from pedestrian paths by a distinct granite tile pattern.
#Czech_Republic , #Reconstruction , #Lighting , #Square , #Plaza , #Urbanism , #unobstructed_public_space , #Paving_tiles , #archaeological_excavation
@revitalization
Carriage House
The carriage house underwent a complex development. The archive and transformer station were located here. Both existing operations are removed on the ground floor and replaced thanks to the location of the carriage house by the function of a café. The second floor is used for the office of the administrator of the chateau complex. The subsequently placed partitions and the modern staircase were removed throughout the building. New masses were set into the space modified in this way in the places where the carriages had once stood. These new elements are the necessary social facilities of the café, bar and seating and are made of translucent laminate. The big question was the exterior appearance of the carriage house, which was regrettably modified in the 1970s, when the ground floor of the building was raised by a floor and again during the actual implementation by ca 70 cm. Mainly, the presentation of the ledge deformed the material solution of the entire building. Therefore, there was a correction of the ledge by the removal of the beams, thanks to which the overall height of the carriage house was slightly reduced. With regard to the exterior facade, the decorative ledges have been removed, which are not proved in any of the original drawings or photographic documentation. The outer appearance of the carriage house should blend in with other buildings with which it had formed a complete configuration in the past, so the outer facade was covered with a light lime stucco.
Children’s Pavilion
An important element is the seasonal building of the summer pavilion, which provides a natural base for children’s activities. This object is a summer pavilion - a tent made up of triangular segments of a lightweight steel construction, where the panelling forms a translucent canvas. The tent is inspired by a child’s dragon that has dragged into the chateau gardens and separated the farm buildings from the English Park. The summer pavilion with a children’s program uses the natural connection to the café located in the carriage house and thus allows also seating. The object is divided into three parts, and mainly thanks to the choice of different activities for the differently aged children from the youngest with access only with the parents to the oldest, where more demanding activities are expected for the greater autonomy of children.
English Park
Part of the overall modifications was also the resolution of the English park, where the main emphasis is placed on the element of water. Since there were water elements in the park in the past, we tried to restore them. The water element naturally starts at the highest point where the chateau pond is preserved. The water management route starts from the greatest distance between the trees and is designed using computer technology with Voronoi geometry. The route of the water element ends in a grotto, which we restored according to the original documentation. The route of the water element is completed in a grotto, which we have restored according to the original documentation. The English Park was disturbed by a large monumental stage from the 1950s, which we have removed and replaced by a mobile alternative, which enables the stage to be built from mobile parts. Within the resolution of the entire park, several small elements were further designed, such as an aviary for peacocks, which is based on the shape of a bushel on which peasants can sit. Another small element is benches representing a kind of crystal, inspired by the chateau sgraffito.
Material Used :
1. Translucent laminate
2. Steel
#Czech_Republic , #castle , #UNESCO , #world_heritage_convention , #park ,
#landscape , #interior_design , #multifunction , #school , #children
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The carriage house underwent a complex development. The archive and transformer station were located here. Both existing operations are removed on the ground floor and replaced thanks to the location of the carriage house by the function of a café. The second floor is used for the office of the administrator of the chateau complex. The subsequently placed partitions and the modern staircase were removed throughout the building. New masses were set into the space modified in this way in the places where the carriages had once stood. These new elements are the necessary social facilities of the café, bar and seating and are made of translucent laminate. The big question was the exterior appearance of the carriage house, which was regrettably modified in the 1970s, when the ground floor of the building was raised by a floor and again during the actual implementation by ca 70 cm. Mainly, the presentation of the ledge deformed the material solution of the entire building. Therefore, there was a correction of the ledge by the removal of the beams, thanks to which the overall height of the carriage house was slightly reduced. With regard to the exterior facade, the decorative ledges have been removed, which are not proved in any of the original drawings or photographic documentation. The outer appearance of the carriage house should blend in with other buildings with which it had formed a complete configuration in the past, so the outer facade was covered with a light lime stucco.
Children’s Pavilion
An important element is the seasonal building of the summer pavilion, which provides a natural base for children’s activities. This object is a summer pavilion - a tent made up of triangular segments of a lightweight steel construction, where the panelling forms a translucent canvas. The tent is inspired by a child’s dragon that has dragged into the chateau gardens and separated the farm buildings from the English Park. The summer pavilion with a children’s program uses the natural connection to the café located in the carriage house and thus allows also seating. The object is divided into three parts, and mainly thanks to the choice of different activities for the differently aged children from the youngest with access only with the parents to the oldest, where more demanding activities are expected for the greater autonomy of children.
English Park
Part of the overall modifications was also the resolution of the English park, where the main emphasis is placed on the element of water. Since there were water elements in the park in the past, we tried to restore them. The water element naturally starts at the highest point where the chateau pond is preserved. The water management route starts from the greatest distance between the trees and is designed using computer technology with Voronoi geometry. The route of the water element ends in a grotto, which we restored according to the original documentation. The route of the water element is completed in a grotto, which we have restored according to the original documentation. The English Park was disturbed by a large monumental stage from the 1950s, which we have removed and replaced by a mobile alternative, which enables the stage to be built from mobile parts. Within the resolution of the entire park, several small elements were further designed, such as an aviary for peacocks, which is based on the shape of a bushel on which peasants can sit. Another small element is benches representing a kind of crystal, inspired by the chateau sgraffito.
Material Used :
1. Translucent laminate
2. Steel
#Czech_Republic , #castle , #UNESCO , #world_heritage_convention , #park ,
#landscape , #interior_design , #multifunction , #school , #children
@revitalization
The elliptical pivoting windows made of organic glass 7cm thick and 5.5m in diameter weigh approx-imately 2.5t. Each has a unique shape and, due to their size exceeding the standard glazing, these are probably the largest pivot windows in the world. Opening and closing are engine powered. For the operation of the inner spaces, the windows are fixed in the position of 60% of its opening. Other op-tions are automatic opening with motion-detecting sensors, or they can be opened by the bar staff. The fourteen vaults on the Hořejší Embankment have steel sculptural entrances carved into the jamb in such a way that they connect the vault with the riverfront area in the entire space when opened. In the vaults with public toilets, the entrance wings follow a smooth arc into the interior membrane separating the cabins from the public area.
#CZECH , #riverfront , #event , #exhibition , #lighting , #promenade , #open_air, #public_space , #urban
@revitalization
#CZECH , #riverfront , #event , #exhibition , #lighting , #promenade , #open_air, #public_space , #urban
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The project has managed to give the great Baroque complex a new life. Although it is a building with the status of a national cultural monument, a completely modern, confi-dent as well as sensitive, architectural approach was chosen for the reconstruction. As far as the needs of the school are concerned, the historical building had several limita-tions, so new architectural elements not only improved the conditions for the children and teachers but also transformed their time spent at school into an experience of the space. The moment of playfulness and free movement has become important at school. What is fundamental is also the free space where children can move - the space where they make their own rules in order to relax from order and dictates.
#CZECH , #school , #gym , #color, #rectory , #extention
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#CZECH , #school , #gym , #color, #rectory , #extention
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NO.159
House Inside a Ruin / ORA
HOUSES
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JEVÍČKO, CZECH REPUBLIC
• Architects: ORA
• Area: 249 m²
• Year: 2020
• Manufacturers: Grohe, HELUZ, Hisbalit, Laufen, Berker, Gelco, Marrakesh Cement Tiles, TON
• Design Team:Jan Hora, Barbora Hora, Jan Veisser, Tomáš Pospíšil
• Clients:Sýpka Arnoštov
• Landscape:Štěpánka Černá
ORA reconverts a 17th century rural building, maintaining the brick shell but completely transforming its interiors.
Nestled in the countryside of Jevíčko, Czech Republic, is a 17th century brick granary with a characteristic pitched roof. Seen from afar, the struc-ture looks decadent, but as you get closer you begin to notice the details of the renovation carried out by the studio ORA: new and larger openings, marked by metal lintels or a concrete frame, which connects the living room with the garden. Otherwise the outer shell has been preserved in its natural state, because even a restoration would have undermined its romantic character.
Entering the building you immediately notice the contrast with the outside: the interiors have been completely reorganized and are now very spacious, bright, refined and contemporary. The double-height living area is the ful-crum around which the new life of the structure revolves, which has been converted into a reception area with five bedrooms. The wood of the ceiling, the doors and the new partitions help to give shape to a modern but wel-coming space, reinterpreting rural well-being and comfort.
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Text description provided by the architects. We were approached to reconstruct a fascinating build-ing. We found a house that suffered significant damage, a former homestead rebuilt under the com-munist regime into a granary. The house was looted and reorganised for another purpose. During the first site visit, we analysed its joints, niches, and protrusions, discovering the original forms. Despite its previous inconsiderate rebuilding, the house has not lost any of its grandeur. On the contrary, the way it is situated, the way it rises to the sky, and the way its raw matter resists time, have proven to be of the highest quality.
It was ruin to the bone. All that was left of the original house was a brick envelope with a roof. To-gether with the building owners, we asked ourselves whether the house had a place to return to. Any attempt at a traditional repair would mean losing the original character of the ruin. Relatively soon, therefore, we rejected a speculative reconstruction of the original state, as well as any other imita-tions. We proposed to fix the current state of the romantic ruins and enter the house anew. House to house, house inside a ruin.
#CZECH_REPUBLIC , #house , #lighting , #interior_design , #wood
@revitalization
House Inside a Ruin / ORA
HOUSES
•
JEVÍČKO, CZECH REPUBLIC
• Architects: ORA
• Area: 249 m²
• Year: 2020
• Manufacturers: Grohe, HELUZ, Hisbalit, Laufen, Berker, Gelco, Marrakesh Cement Tiles, TON
• Design Team:Jan Hora, Barbora Hora, Jan Veisser, Tomáš Pospíšil
• Clients:Sýpka Arnoštov
• Landscape:Štěpánka Černá
ORA reconverts a 17th century rural building, maintaining the brick shell but completely transforming its interiors.
Nestled in the countryside of Jevíčko, Czech Republic, is a 17th century brick granary with a characteristic pitched roof. Seen from afar, the struc-ture looks decadent, but as you get closer you begin to notice the details of the renovation carried out by the studio ORA: new and larger openings, marked by metal lintels or a concrete frame, which connects the living room with the garden. Otherwise the outer shell has been preserved in its natural state, because even a restoration would have undermined its romantic character.
Entering the building you immediately notice the contrast with the outside: the interiors have been completely reorganized and are now very spacious, bright, refined and contemporary. The double-height living area is the ful-crum around which the new life of the structure revolves, which has been converted into a reception area with five bedrooms. The wood of the ceiling, the doors and the new partitions help to give shape to a modern but wel-coming space, reinterpreting rural well-being and comfort.
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Text description provided by the architects. We were approached to reconstruct a fascinating build-ing. We found a house that suffered significant damage, a former homestead rebuilt under the com-munist regime into a granary. The house was looted and reorganised for another purpose. During the first site visit, we analysed its joints, niches, and protrusions, discovering the original forms. Despite its previous inconsiderate rebuilding, the house has not lost any of its grandeur. On the contrary, the way it is situated, the way it rises to the sky, and the way its raw matter resists time, have proven to be of the highest quality.
It was ruin to the bone. All that was left of the original house was a brick envelope with a roof. To-gether with the building owners, we asked ourselves whether the house had a place to return to. Any attempt at a traditional repair would mean losing the original character of the ruin. Relatively soon, therefore, we rejected a speculative reconstruction of the original state, as well as any other imita-tions. We proposed to fix the current state of the romantic ruins and enter the house anew. House to house, house inside a ruin.
#CZECH_REPUBLIC , #house , #lighting , #interior_design , #wood
@revitalization
Concrete paths. On the ground floor, we designed a network of marching areas and pavements from precise smooth pre-cast concrete boards laid down into individual areas. Pre-cast concrete is defined by rigorously straight Corten steel profiles that create a distance from uneven and ir-regular walls. The area between the precise profile and irregular walls is dumped by gravel that highlights both and conciliates irregularity with the uncompromising straight forefront.
Past and present. Our concept is based on respect towards the historical building and it pursues a major effort to preserve the castle’s authentic character. The palace gained an attractive sight-seeing route that allows the visitors to learn about the building history and enjoy the picturesque views from the footbridges on the upper levels of the castle what once used to be a roof. Contem-porary architecture does not compete with the historical building, rather it creates a cohesive unit in which all the elements, old and new go hand in hand.
#Czech, #castle, #interior_design, #lighting, #corten, #glass, #museum, #stair
@revitalization
Past and present. Our concept is based on respect towards the historical building and it pursues a major effort to preserve the castle’s authentic character. The palace gained an attractive sight-seeing route that allows the visitors to learn about the building history and enjoy the picturesque views from the footbridges on the upper levels of the castle what once used to be a roof. Contem-porary architecture does not compete with the historical building, rather it creates a cohesive unit in which all the elements, old and new go hand in hand.
#Czech, #castle, #interior_design, #lighting, #corten, #glass, #museum, #stair
@revitalization