Sunday, 30 December 2018
Reinventing the abandoned and the neglected
Adaptive use of industrial architecture: Reinventing the
abandoned and the neglected
"In our urban environments; local, national and global – on all continents - we see increased juxtapositions between the existing, and the new, the innovative and even the [what may appear as] impulsive, or outlandish. Each neighbourhood has their own gems, whether they are rogue or hidden, or even long forgotten, run down or demolished.
We must remember that people have connections to
buildings and that buildings have served in a different capacity in the past, then may have been left to step back to make way for the new and the bigger, the bolder or economically or politically more viable architecture and infrastructure.
Whilst many [buildings] have been demolished and replaced by new schemes, many remain on death row awaiting demolition, or if lucky; a new future, a new purpose, a total repair and reinvention.
Industrial buildings can be particularly challenging, however many rewarding and successful projects are derived from the original use of buildings and their heritage.
Industrial buildings are particularly interesting due to their robustness and large open plan spaces,
inviting opportunities. In this essay, I discuss some of these projects; industrial buildings that are reinvented for new use, whilst respectfully celebrating their architectural and industrial heritage".
Heidi Saarinen
C3
Feb 2018
para_site project
[body building: para_site]*
Image credit: Neufert: Architects’ Data, student sketch [unknown], H Saarinen
brief
Introduction.. Building the body..
In this module you will investigate spaces, their dimensions and the human scale within space. You will zoom in, record, experiment and investigate. After observation, measuring, collating ergonomic data and technical tasks on scale, you will use this knowledge to create carefully considered body architecture; the para_site*; a thematic apparatus; inspired by your overall process, starting with the body, scale, materials, making and space.
What is body space? What could it be..? How can you show/design (and record) this?After considerate research, individually and in groups, you will source materials, experiment, draw/model body/space to scale, use concepts, design and record the project throughout.
Alongside drawing, measuring, ideas forming, making, understanding body and space through observation, drawing, surveying, recording; you will interact with space and peers through playful experimentation, discussion and teamwork. The module will lead you through a smörgåsbord[1]of activities, introducing you to creative thinking, technical skills, deeper knowledge of space, body, basic, forms and mechanics, materials and what it means to observe;really look, read and translate space, structure, yourself.. You will also make use of new making skills gained in the parallel module 1006AAD.
Keep a sketchbook throughout the project – use it for sketches, drawing and investigating ideas, notes and general creativeness! Set up a blog where you record your process. This project will include elements of collaboration with an international partner.
ˈsmɔːɡəsbɔːd/ - noun-a range of open sandwiches and delicacies served as hors d'oeuvres or a buffet.
a wide range of something; a variety.
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