NO.49.
Tourist Access Adaptation to the Domes of The Cathedral of Malaga / Marina Uno Arquitectos
•Architects: Marina Uno Arquitectos
•Location: Calle Molina Lario, 9, 29015 Malaga, Spain
•Architect in Charge: Gabriel Ruiz Cabrero, Juan Manuel Snchez La Chica, Adolfo de la Torre Prieto
•Area: 247.0 m2
•Project Year: 2014
•Photographs: Imagen Subliminal, Lluis Casals
•Techincal Architect: Pablo Cassesnoves Campodarve
The result of the building process in which Malaga’s cathedral has been immersed in since 1524 is that even though it possesses a notable architectural unity, it is lacking a clearly defined style. Over these—practically—five hundred years, there have been periods of considerable advance in its construction, like the 16th century, during which the fortress-like apse was built with airs of the Renaissance, and the 18th century, in which the choir nave and the main facade were materialized with the looks of a Baroque palace. The cathedral’s governing body insistence on maintaining the unity of the temple, made the 18th century architects realize a project that, even though it belongs to its day, is laid out upon previously built parts.
Towards the end of the 18th century, due to a lack of funds, all work was stopped. Two sacristies, the southern tower and the roofs were never built.
The unfinished situation of Malaga’s cathedral, with its lack of a roof covering which leaves the outer surfaces of the vaults visible from the outside, has generated a space that is a kind of elevated plaza above the city. This space is situated forty meters above the ground floor and offers visitors a three hundred and sixty degree perspective above the city. With the goal of making it easier to reach this space, the current project is carried out to improve of certain itineraries, including the adaptation of the ascent to this privileged place, upgrading security and lighting conditions, in accordance to the activity that is to take place.
But the design is not merely a way of making this privileged space accessible, it also becomes a true promenade architecturale, an artistic itinerary. The tour provides an ascent through stairways of diverse geometries and extraordinary masonry work, strolls on the terraces over the chapels and views to the interior of the temple from above. Multiple romos covered by stone vaults mark the ascent, serving as resting spaces along the itinerary as well as possible exhibition areas.
The itinerary through these spaces and the contemplation of the views from the upper levels of the cathedral’s vaults not only allows to grasp the entire building and its historical evolution, but it also helps to understand the city that has grown at its feet.
Basically, the intervention has three parts: a system of railings that avert the risk of falling has been placed; a series of platforms and stairs to overcome the existing drops have been built to generate contemplation and resting spaces, and a lighting system has been installed that allows night tours.
In contrast with the overwhelming presence of masonry work, we have used materials such as wood and metal for this installation. Even though they have a degree of presence within the space, they can be disassembled. Each and every one of the elements added by this intervention has been anchored into the joints of the masonry work so that, if deemed necessary, everything can be removed without leaving a trace.
#Spain , #Access , #Adaptation , #roof , #restoration , #cathedral , #church ,#lighting , #interior_design , #interior_architecture , #stair , #landscape
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Tourist Access Adaptation to the Domes of The Cathedral of Malaga / Marina Uno Arquitectos
•Architects: Marina Uno Arquitectos
•Location: Calle Molina Lario, 9, 29015 Malaga, Spain
•Architect in Charge: Gabriel Ruiz Cabrero, Juan Manuel Snchez La Chica, Adolfo de la Torre Prieto
•Area: 247.0 m2
•Project Year: 2014
•Photographs: Imagen Subliminal, Lluis Casals
•Techincal Architect: Pablo Cassesnoves Campodarve
The result of the building process in which Malaga’s cathedral has been immersed in since 1524 is that even though it possesses a notable architectural unity, it is lacking a clearly defined style. Over these—practically—five hundred years, there have been periods of considerable advance in its construction, like the 16th century, during which the fortress-like apse was built with airs of the Renaissance, and the 18th century, in which the choir nave and the main facade were materialized with the looks of a Baroque palace. The cathedral’s governing body insistence on maintaining the unity of the temple, made the 18th century architects realize a project that, even though it belongs to its day, is laid out upon previously built parts.
Towards the end of the 18th century, due to a lack of funds, all work was stopped. Two sacristies, the southern tower and the roofs were never built.
The unfinished situation of Malaga’s cathedral, with its lack of a roof covering which leaves the outer surfaces of the vaults visible from the outside, has generated a space that is a kind of elevated plaza above the city. This space is situated forty meters above the ground floor and offers visitors a three hundred and sixty degree perspective above the city. With the goal of making it easier to reach this space, the current project is carried out to improve of certain itineraries, including the adaptation of the ascent to this privileged place, upgrading security and lighting conditions, in accordance to the activity that is to take place.
But the design is not merely a way of making this privileged space accessible, it also becomes a true promenade architecturale, an artistic itinerary. The tour provides an ascent through stairways of diverse geometries and extraordinary masonry work, strolls on the terraces over the chapels and views to the interior of the temple from above. Multiple romos covered by stone vaults mark the ascent, serving as resting spaces along the itinerary as well as possible exhibition areas.
The itinerary through these spaces and the contemplation of the views from the upper levels of the cathedral’s vaults not only allows to grasp the entire building and its historical evolution, but it also helps to understand the city that has grown at its feet.
Basically, the intervention has three parts: a system of railings that avert the risk of falling has been placed; a series of platforms and stairs to overcome the existing drops have been built to generate contemplation and resting spaces, and a lighting system has been installed that allows night tours.
In contrast with the overwhelming presence of masonry work, we have used materials such as wood and metal for this installation. Even though they have a degree of presence within the space, they can be disassembled. Each and every one of the elements added by this intervention has been anchored into the joints of the masonry work so that, if deemed necessary, everything can be removed without leaving a trace.
#Spain , #Access , #Adaptation , #roof , #restoration , #cathedral , #church ,#lighting , #interior_design , #interior_architecture , #stair , #landscape
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NO.51.
Adaptive Reuse of a Former School for Infants / ATELIER SPACE
• Architects: ATELIER SPACE
• Location: Middelstegracht 5, 2312 TR Leiden, The Netherlands
• Architect in Charge: Ronald van der Voort
• Area: 694.0 m2
• Project Year: 2016
• Photographs: Brigitte Kroone ManufacturersMHB, Modular, JUNG
• Contractor: Wassenaarse Bouwmaatschappij
LEIDEN SCHOOLHOUSE CONVERSION
Originally built in 1925, the Leiden Schoolhouse Conversion turns a former school for infants into an impressive residential space. Each area was transformed to hold a new function — a prior classroom is now three bedrooms and the former gym has been transformed into a kitchen, dining, and living area — while much of the structure's historic charm was kept intact through the existing tile, doors, skylights, and wooden rafters. On the exterior, what was once a playground is now a courtyard with a sheltered sunken sitting area to enjoy outdoor dining and conversations.
Recently, we completed the adaptive reuse of a former school for infants that was built in Leiden in 1925. The monumental school is now a residence. We maintained all the valuable and historical elements, such as the characteristic tiled floor in the corridor, the premises, the doors, and the sky lights.
All the areas are 4 meters high, and the large windows let in a lot of daylight. What was formerly a children's playground has become a sunny courtyard.
The old school transformed beautifully into a stunning residential space. No major changes were made to the overall structure of the building; all the main areas got a function that is perfectly suitable for that space. One classroom is divided into 3 bedrooms.
In the areas adjacent to the main corridor, the thin concrete floor was replaced by an insulated concrete floor with underfloor heating.
All the roofs have been replaced by insulated roofs. The sky lights were restored, and insulated glass was placed. Additionally, the glass in the wooden window frames was restored with special insulated glass for monuments.
The house is heated and chilled by a heat pump, based on water and air, the electricity is provided by solar panels. The intelligent JUNG KNX building technology embeds living and working worlds into a network of communicating devices. In this way we conveniently regulate lighting, climate, blinds/shutters, security and multimedia.
In the former gym, we created the living, kitchen, and dining areas. The spacious and light space connects beautifully with the courtyard. Because of the narrow profiles of the new steel windows and doors, a lot of light enters the living room, and there’s a wide view of the courtyard.
On the first floor above the living room, we created a guesthouse. We placed the toilet, the technical area, and the storage room all on one side. The historic wooden rafters are still visible, which is important in creating the right atmosphere.
In the courtyard, we developed a conversation pit with plastered brick banks and planters. This area is partly covered to make the pit more intimate.
#Netherlands , #Adaptation , #reuse , #interior_design , #interior_architecture , #stair , #school , #house , #residential , #roof , #garden
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Adaptive Reuse of a Former School for Infants / ATELIER SPACE
• Architects: ATELIER SPACE
• Location: Middelstegracht 5, 2312 TR Leiden, The Netherlands
• Architect in Charge: Ronald van der Voort
• Area: 694.0 m2
• Project Year: 2016
• Photographs: Brigitte Kroone ManufacturersMHB, Modular, JUNG
• Contractor: Wassenaarse Bouwmaatschappij
LEIDEN SCHOOLHOUSE CONVERSION
Originally built in 1925, the Leiden Schoolhouse Conversion turns a former school for infants into an impressive residential space. Each area was transformed to hold a new function — a prior classroom is now three bedrooms and the former gym has been transformed into a kitchen, dining, and living area — while much of the structure's historic charm was kept intact through the existing tile, doors, skylights, and wooden rafters. On the exterior, what was once a playground is now a courtyard with a sheltered sunken sitting area to enjoy outdoor dining and conversations.
Recently, we completed the adaptive reuse of a former school for infants that was built in Leiden in 1925. The monumental school is now a residence. We maintained all the valuable and historical elements, such as the characteristic tiled floor in the corridor, the premises, the doors, and the sky lights.
All the areas are 4 meters high, and the large windows let in a lot of daylight. What was formerly a children's playground has become a sunny courtyard.
The old school transformed beautifully into a stunning residential space. No major changes were made to the overall structure of the building; all the main areas got a function that is perfectly suitable for that space. One classroom is divided into 3 bedrooms.
In the areas adjacent to the main corridor, the thin concrete floor was replaced by an insulated concrete floor with underfloor heating.
All the roofs have been replaced by insulated roofs. The sky lights were restored, and insulated glass was placed. Additionally, the glass in the wooden window frames was restored with special insulated glass for monuments.
The house is heated and chilled by a heat pump, based on water and air, the electricity is provided by solar panels. The intelligent JUNG KNX building technology embeds living and working worlds into a network of communicating devices. In this way we conveniently regulate lighting, climate, blinds/shutters, security and multimedia.
In the former gym, we created the living, kitchen, and dining areas. The spacious and light space connects beautifully with the courtyard. Because of the narrow profiles of the new steel windows and doors, a lot of light enters the living room, and there’s a wide view of the courtyard.
On the first floor above the living room, we created a guesthouse. We placed the toilet, the technical area, and the storage room all on one side. The historic wooden rafters are still visible, which is important in creating the right atmosphere.
In the courtyard, we developed a conversation pit with plastered brick banks and planters. This area is partly covered to make the pit more intimate.
#Netherlands , #Adaptation , #reuse , #interior_design , #interior_architecture , #stair , #school , #house , #residential , #roof , #garden
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Direct economic impact of Barcelona's Network of Municipal Markets
Conducted with the specific aim of finding out the volume of economic activity and of analysing expenditure in municipal markets, it puts the markets' turnover at between 950 million and 1.1 billion.
To achieve the specific objectives, the following aspects were taken into account: economic indicators (turnover volume, number of employees, evolution of turnover and employees), characteristics of the establishments (product category, surface area, possession regime) and the profile of the operators/traders (socio-economic, length of time with establishment in the market and name of establishments) as well as an analysis of the receipts and profile of consumers.
In relation to the operator profile, the study provides information on aspects such as the average age of traders, the age of the establishments and any reforms that have been carried out; where they come from, the future prospects of the business, customer volume and average monthly sales.
With regard to customer expenditure, it includes information on monthly expenditure on food, loyalty to particular stalls on the market, how often customers shop and their average expenditure, among others.
Conclusions
The conclusions, which show that Barcelona's municipal markets have a turnover of between 950 million and 1.1 billion euros, also highlight the fact that Barcelona markets' market share with regard to fresh food produce is between 30% and 35%.
Other aspects highlighted in the conclusions include the fact that Saturdays are the day with the highest average number of customers, that the most widely purchased products on the market are fish (78%) and meat (74%) and that 60% of market customers shop at the supermarket found in the market (in cases where there is a supermarket) while 40% also shop at the shops around the market.
#Spain , #market , #city_centre , #historical_centre , #archeology, #landmark , #historic_site , #ruin , #convent , #economic_impact , #roof , #remodelling
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Conducted with the specific aim of finding out the volume of economic activity and of analysing expenditure in municipal markets, it puts the markets' turnover at between 950 million and 1.1 billion.
To achieve the specific objectives, the following aspects were taken into account: economic indicators (turnover volume, number of employees, evolution of turnover and employees), characteristics of the establishments (product category, surface area, possession regime) and the profile of the operators/traders (socio-economic, length of time with establishment in the market and name of establishments) as well as an analysis of the receipts and profile of consumers.
In relation to the operator profile, the study provides information on aspects such as the average age of traders, the age of the establishments and any reforms that have been carried out; where they come from, the future prospects of the business, customer volume and average monthly sales.
With regard to customer expenditure, it includes information on monthly expenditure on food, loyalty to particular stalls on the market, how often customers shop and their average expenditure, among others.
Conclusions
The conclusions, which show that Barcelona's municipal markets have a turnover of between 950 million and 1.1 billion euros, also highlight the fact that Barcelona markets' market share with regard to fresh food produce is between 30% and 35%.
Other aspects highlighted in the conclusions include the fact that Saturdays are the day with the highest average number of customers, that the most widely purchased products on the market are fish (78%) and meat (74%) and that 60% of market customers shop at the supermarket found in the market (in cases where there is a supermarket) while 40% also shop at the shops around the market.
#Spain , #market , #city_centre , #historical_centre , #archeology, #landmark , #historic_site , #ruin , #convent , #economic_impact , #roof , #remodelling
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The new intervention in the Moritzburg Castle aims at protecting the ruins that have represented it for centuries. It does so by keeping the existing building intact, and superimposing a light structure that evokes the works displayed inside. The works of Caspar David Friedrich, El Lissitzky, Edvard Munch, and Klee from the original collection are now accompanied by those of Kirchner, Erich Heckel, and Emil Nolde, donated by Hermann Gerlinger, the owner of one of the most valuable private collections devoted to the Expressionist group Die Brücke, whose presence in the new halls of the museum compensates, in a sense, for the looting that occurred during Nazism and World War II. The pictures of the exhibition are thus incorporated into the new expansion, where, in our imagination, the museum’s architecture, its history, and its contents all merge into a circular process. It is a strange feeling that, since the project’s completion, makes us pause whenever we have returned to visit the castle.
#Germany , #castle, #ruin, #museum , #roof , #lighting ,#interior_design , #palace, #extention
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#Germany , #castle, #ruin, #museum , #roof , #lighting ,#interior_design , #palace, #extention
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