urban infill_eames showroom [cph] christiansen studio
urban infill infill _ installation furniture _ object the showroom consists of an object in the void, similar to a piece of furniture in a room. the object--staircase--creates the circulation pattern, defines the interior space, as well as acts as display for the eames collection. as the eames pieces are seen as individual, standout items in a room, the showroom attempts to show each piece as an individual. by giving each piece, or set, its own platform, it is allowed its own micro atmosphere. the vocabulary of the eames chairs was translated in both material and tectonics. the envelope is constructed of industrial materials, steel and concrete, to create a contrasting environment so the furniture is seen as the human element drawing the viewers around the showroom. although the structural portion of each platform is concrete, the smaller steps, handrail, and main circulation path are plywood--relating to the material of the furniture as well as comfort. the staircase is constructed in a manner that is simple, but easily understandable, and honest, much like the furniture.
10 [a]
spring 2010
the envelope is a simple glass box, a showcase for the staircase but also to continue the feel of the void from the street to the courtyard. the glass shell is then partially covered in a graphically perforated cortin steel screen. the graphic of a sheet of plywood will relate not only to the products within the showroom, but also scaled to the size of the steel panel. as the screen will never been seen fully from the front in the narrow street, the perforations acting as daylight diffusing as well as an attention drawing detail as pedestrians approach.
urban infill_eames showroom [cph] christiansen studio interior rendering
back elevation
spring 2010
10 [b]
front elevation
without facade
preliminary front elevation without screen transparency
s e r i a l
urban infill_eames showroom [cph] christiansen studio
p r o c e s s
preliminary view of rear screen and transparency through
bird’s eye view of roof screen and atrium
v i s i o n
[walking east on strøget]
spring 2010
10 [c]
urban infill_eames showroom [cph] christiansen studio
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ground
floor
first
floor
second
floor
third
floor
fourth floor staff.commercial offices
fifth floor offices.terrace
1. open cafe and lounge 2. shipping room 3. public bathroom 4. kitchen 5. staff restrooms 6. outdoor terrace
spring 2010
public street
street perspective
10 [d]
semipublic courtyard
site section
p l a t f o r m s
urban infill_eames showroom [cph] christiansen studio
t h e
stairs
handrail walkway
platform
connector
beam
exploded construction of platform
side and front elevations of the individual platform and stairs
10 [e]
spring 2010
multiple platforms placement