ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO ANDREAS AMDAHL
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EDUCATION 2023-
KU Leuven Sint-Lucas Brussels Masters of Architecture, M.Arch
2019 - 2022
Architectural Institute in Prague Bachelor, B.Arch - Architecture
2018 - 2019
Jåttå videregående skole Prerequisites for higher education
2017
Electrician Gr.L Trade certification in Norway
ANDREAS AMDAHL
Awards & Scholarships
Information
2021
12.05.1996
Prague +47 92962020 andyamdahl@gmail.com
2021
Languages
Norwegian - Native English - Fluent
Softwares
Archicad Rhinoceros Grasshopper 3DSmax Vray Twinmotion Adobe Indesign Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Autocad
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GoRo Award Best studio project Winter Semester - Schindler / Fessler Studio GoRo Award Best studio project Summer semester - Tsikoliya / Janků Studio Scholarship Archip - Study year 2021/2022
Experience September 2022 September 2023
Schindler Seko Architects - Architect
Winter semester 2021
Jakub Kopecky, Vit Podrasky - Assistant
July - September 2021
Rønning Elektro AS - Electrician
July - September 2020
July - September 2019
April 2017 August 2018
July 2014 April 2017
I primarily worked on the design of an apartment block, I worked on a masterplan of a new neighbourhood where I also designed several houses and apartment blocks, I did a site-built staircase / library design, and some work on the renovation of a 1920’s modernist villa Helped out with various work about one day per week. Model making, 3D modelling, and rendering. NATO mountain installation
Rønning Elektro AS - Shift-leader
MENY Supermarket renovation Full renovation of a supermarket, position as a shift leader supervising 4-7 apprentices and electricians.
Rønning Elektro AS - Foreman / Supervisor
MENY Supermarket renovation Foreman overseeing a total renovation of a supermarket with butcher, production, and bakery. Building stripped and completely rebuilt in four weeks. Supervised a team varying between 5 and 12 apprentices and electrician, also in charge of ordering equipment and parts on site.
Rønning Elektro AS - Electrician
Varying work with everything from home service, smart houses, apartment blocks, to industrial buildings. Supervised the construction of three row-houses with 20 units. And took over as a foreman in the second half of a renovation project of an old dormitory building, being renovated to 40+ new apartments.
Rønning Elektro AS - Apprentice
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A CLASSROOM FOR EVERYONE Outdoor classroom
Architectural Design 7 Policy Whispering Fall Semester 2023
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POD NOVYM LESEM Apartment block
Professional work Schindler Seko Architects Stage: Permit process 2022-2023
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VERTICAL GREEN LIVING Urban affordable housing
Architectural Design 6 LOUKOTOVÁ / VAŠOURKOVÁ Studio Summer Semester 2022 Bachelor project
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Public infrastructure + public spaces Architectural Design 5 Schindler / Fessler Studio Winter Semester 2021 GoRo Award Winner Best studio project 18-22
STAIRS WITH A LIBRARY Custom interior piece
Professional work Schindler Seko Architects Stage: Built 2022
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TRANSPARENCY
Psychiatric daycare center Architectural Design 4 Tsikoliya / Janků Studio Summer Semester 2021 GoRo Award Winner Best studio project 25-28 2
”A KIT OF PARTS TO BUILD A SPACE FOR LEARNING”
A CLASSROOM FOR EVERYONE
Studio
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Policy Whisphering Peter Swinnen Fall Semester 2023
Individual work
Location Belgium
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Studio, 7th semester Policy Whisphering Peter Swinnen Archicad, Rhino, Twinmotion
BRIEF: The studio was based around the idea of ”Policy Whisphering”, where we were supposed to propose a project where there is no project. To come up with an idea for how to salvage what exists and turn it into something new.
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We were given two buildings to work with. The first one was originally a furniture display room for MEUROP in Schaerbeek, Brussels, which currently houses the Faculty of Architecture. The second one (Seen in this portfolio) is a mass produced school pavilion from 1957, designed by Willy Van Der Meeren. The school pavilions where built in the hundreds all over Belgium, and some still exists, the one in particular that this project focuses on currently sits dismantled and stored in a city called Tervuren. Salvaged by our Professor when it was demolished, it’s future is unknown.
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The construction process of the school pavilion, the parts are simply bolted together
TIMEFRAME: The work presented is not all the work done during the semester. The first half was spent working in groups, primarily on the other Building. After the midterm I changed my focus to this one.
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PORTFOLIO: The work shown here is just a brief overview of the total work done, if you are interested in reading more about this project, a comprehensive portfolio can be downloaded from the link under.
Section of the original design 1:50
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The state of the school pavilion as of January 2024
CONCEPT: Considering the historical importance of the architect behind the design, and the almost forgotten nature of the structure, I wanted to preserve and return it to it’s original purpose. Focused on a type of education which is both historical, yet contemporary and modern today. That being outdoor education, taking space in the open air. I did not propose any specific site for the project, like the original I wanted it to be a toolkit which can be placed, adapted and modified to the specific need of the user. Outdoor classes is not too uncommon in my home country of Norway, yet in Belgium it’s very rare. But there are organisations and schools pushing for it. And especially after the recent pandemic the current schools providing it saw a huge boom. DESIGN: Using the remaining parts of the pavilion, namely the floors and load bearing structure, as a frame for the educational activities. The columns become structures which the users can adapt and add to as they need. I propose covering it with a tensile roof, inspired by the early experimental tensile structures done by Willy Van Der Meeren. The roof becomes a compromise with the bad climatic conditions found here, and to make the adoptation of the idea a bit easier for those not familiar with it. I also propose the addition of sliding doors, to allow for storage spaces to be added, or a total enclosure of the structure.
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Existing salvaged structure
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Visualization, open classroom with storage space
Visualization, classroom with walls
Short elevation, open classroom with storage space
Short elevation, classroom with walls
Long elevation, open classroom with storage space
Long elevation, classroom with walls
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EXHIBITION: As there are multiple ways to put the outdoor classroom together, I exhibited it using a combination of a printed A0 paper, and a projector which overlaid the changes over the existing structure. Several models in the scale 1:50 were made using 3D printed parts using a filament made from wood fibres, and a book of 100 pages which told the story of the pavilions as well as the potential for the concept.
Visualization from the north street looking west
Visualization from the north street looking west
Visualization from the north street looking west
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”NEW APARTMENT BUILDING IN PRAGUE WITH LARGE GARDENS”
POD NOVYM LESEM
Professional work
Information:
Partner in charge: Jan Schindler Architect(s): Andreas Amdahl Petr Ekstein
2022-2023 Stage: Waiting for building permit
Location Pod Novym Lesem Prague, Czech Republic 50°05’33.7”N 14°22’01.2”E 8
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Professional Apartments Primarily for rental Archicad, Twinmotion
Schwarzplan
INFORMATION: Studio: Schindler Seko Architects Partner in charge: Jan Schindler Architects: Andreas Amdahl, Petr Ekstein I primarily worked on this project alone with ovesight from Jan Schindler. During the final month I was assisted by both Jan Schindler and Petr Ekstein. STAGE: The project is waiting for building permit BRIEF: The client wants to develop a site which is currently disused into new residential units. The apartments are to be primarily kept by the developer and rented out. Having a reception with direct connection to the parking entrance was requested by the client. Site: Pod Novym Lesem is located just north of Prague city centre, in Veleslavin. The area is residential with both old buildings, as well as newer developments. Currently the site is overgrown, fenced off and hosts a building which is abandoned. The large square volume directly to the east represents a new sports hall currently being designed by the studio.
Axonometric view
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Professional Apartments Primarily for rental Archicad, Twinmotion
CONCEPT: Green common space with ammenities designed to gather people, optimizing the shape to create large, bright apartments. The irregular expressive shape of the building is designed to break up the otherwise long silhouette. The height on the street matches that of the neighbours, and follows the sloping street, stepping down three times. The base L Shape shields the private courtyard. The towers which are designed to look like they are pulled out from the volume house living rooms on three sides, and master bedrooms on the north. With the large windows, and the towers having higher ceilings on the top floors, bright open living spaces are created. Towers are to be clad with a ventilated facade system, featuring custom large format glazed ceramic tiles, with horizontal slits to further express the idea of them being pulled out from the volume. The end of the towers are capped with an edge of black glass panels. The roof is covered with photovoltaic panels, and heating will be provided by a geothermal heat pump on site.
Visualization, Northern street
Visualization view from southern street
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Visualization, garage and lobby entrance
Visualization, private gardens
South elevation
North elevation
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Professional Apartments Primarily for rental Archicad, Twinmotion
GARDEN: Designed to blend into the sloping terrain, the garden has been split into smaller islands based on their functions. One island contain an outdoor kitchen and barbeque spot, as well as a firepit. Directly next to it there is a large table for gatherings and parties.
Two islands contain playgrounds for children, with three slides placed into the sloping terrain. Overall the garden aims to create spaces which will bring forward a closer community between the residents. West elevation
Visualization, Private courtyard for residents
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”THE FUTURE URBAN HABITAT - AFFORDABLE HOUSING”
VERTICAL GREEN LIVING
Studio
Information:
Architectural Design 6 LOUKOTOVÁ / VAŠOURKOVÁ Studio Summer Semester 2022
Individual work Bachelor Project
Location Chotkova turn Prague, Czech Republic 50°05’34.7”N 14°24’26.1”E 14
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Studio, 6th semester LOUKOTOVÁ / VAŠOURKOVÁ Bachelor project Rhino, 3dsmax, vray
Urban gardening for residents
Solar panels for shading
Greenhouse for residents Solar water heating
Rentable office space
Rentable space New public square
Schwarzplan
BRIEF: To transform the currently neglected area in Klarov, with a primary focus on affordable housing. The projects should focus on sustainability, community, with a focus on improving the district. As well as being economically balanced. The first part of the semester was done in groups of four, primarily focused on research and concept development. Then the concepts were developed individually.
Cafe Offices
Fitness centre
MAIN GOAL OF THE PROJECT: To transform the currently neglected area in and around the chotkova-turn, Klarov into an example for urban living. With new sustainable buildings focused on multigenerational co-housing, with mixed use programmes incorporated into the volumes to activate life on the site. Axonometric view
Site:
CONCEPT:
The site is located within a challenging spot in an area experiencing high amounts of traffic from both cars and trams. It’s located close to the city centre and offers great connectivity. The area is placed between a large residential area, and the historical part of Prague close to the castle. In the past there was residences on the site, however they were demolished when the Prague metro was constructed.
The project aims to bring new life to the area, and to create a destination for work, living, and for people just passing through between the historical city centre and the residential and working district of Dejvicka to the north. Two new structures are placed on site with a mix of cafes, ammenities, living spaces, and offices. as well as a new public square placed between, covered by a roof connecting the two buildings. New public areas and paths
Common roof spaces for re-
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Studio, 6th semester LOUKOTOVÁ / VAŠOURKOVÁ Bachelor project Rhino, 3dsmax, vray
Elevation south
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Visualization from the north street looking west
CONCEPT: The buildings are offset from the north road, which is elevated on top of a concrete structure. This allows a new pedestrian street to be created between. The space under the street is turned into rentable office spaces. The bottomn floors of the structures are occupied by public functions, while the floors above are residential. Common spaces are mixed into the top floors to create a sense of community. The rooftop is a mix of patios, urban gardening, as well as a greenhouse to be used by the residents. Apartment sizes are mixed to meet the needs of young couples, students, families and seniors.
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LAYOUT: The buildings are planned in a way that places circulation on the north, facing the new pedestrian sone between the offices and structures. This allows residences and cafes to be oriented south, optimizing for the sunlight and the views to the city which the site offers. The entrances to the residences are placed externally, to create a direct connection between the inhabitants and the life outside.
Model 1:200. Interchangeable piece holding the building
STRUCTURE: A mix of glulam and CLT structural elements are chosen throughout the buildings to make it as sustainable as possible. Steps were also taken to make the construction process fast to minimize strain on the important street surrounding the site. The steps include removing the needs for digging deep basements, and using modular construction methods and materials.
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SHADING CONCEPT: Solar panels are strategically placed over windows to shade against solar gain in the hot summer months, but to also allow sunlight into the room in winter when the sun is lower.
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Construction detail
Ground floor
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”PROPOSE A PROJECT TO “RE-PLACE” THE ENDS OF THE TRAM LINES”
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Studio
Information:
Architectural Design 5 SCHINDLER / FESSLER Studio Winter Semester 2021
Individual work GoRo Award Winner Best studio project
Location Sídliště Řepy Prague, Czech Republic 50°03’54.9”N 14°17’52.1”E 18
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Studio, 5th semester SCHINDLER / FESSLER GoRo award winner Rhino, Grasshopper, 3dsmax
New bridge connecting the two districts
Coworking space New public square Indoor bicycle parking
Train station
Library Auditorium
Multifunctional hall
Rentable office space
New underground for planned
Schwarzplan
extension of tram
Public fruit garden
Amphitheatre
BRIEF: PROPOSE A PROJECT TO “RE-PLACE” THE ENDS OF THE TRAM LINES. IS THERE “TOO MUCH GREEN”? WHAT ACTIVITIES, SPACES, MOVEMENTS, RELATIONS, FORMS ARE POSSIBLE IN THESE PLACES? HOW TO BRING THESE EMPTY EDGES TO LIFE? HOW CAN THESE INFRASTRUCTURAL ISLANDS BECOME DESTINATIONS, HUBS OR MEETING POINTS? WHAT ARCHITECTURAL RENEWALS CAN MAKE THESE WASTELANDS MORE THAN GREEN? EACH SITE WILL BE A TYPICAL CONDITION WITH ITS OWN UNIQUE FEATURES. EACH WORKING SITE AREA WILL BE BASED WITHIN ITS ROUNDABOUT, AND CAN EXTEND BEYOND.
Axonometric view
SITE:
MAIN GOAL OF THE PROJECT:
The site is located at the western edge of Sídliště Řepy. A 1980’s district housing 23000 people. North of the site sits a new sports and swimming hall. Across the railway is a pond and several large industrial areas. These areas will according to the metropolitan city-plan be turned into residential zoning. With these new residential areas, the project site finds itself in the middle of the Zlicin-Repy residential area.
Both Zlicin and Repy lacks a defined space where it is natural for people to gather, something like a district center. My project aims to create this center. And integrate the design with the changes planned in the new metropolitan plan. This is done with new public ammenities, functional spaces to meet, and buildings aimed at creating whole new connections between the disconnected areas.
New public spaces lowered to avoid
Bridge creates a new connection over
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tunnels connect new spaces.
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Visualization, amphitheatre in the evening
Translucent panels
Mounting brackets
Light fixtures
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TRAM CIRCLE:
CONSTRUCTION AND FUNCTION:
The tram circles around Prague currently act as green islands, with no function. When the trams are parked, the inside effectively become walled off. This led to the idea of digging down, and creating an amphitheatre, with access from the side which remains open, and the trams becomming a backdrop. The lowered amphitheatre also doubles as a new connection, with a tunnel going under the road to the new puiblic plaza where community focused buildings are placed.
The retaining walls are covered by translucent panels. These light up the space in the evening, and also function as accoustic walls blocking the sound comming from the trams turning. The tunnel access allows cars to enter, allowing markets and other activities to be set up easily. The amphitheatre is pointed north, to ensure the sun is behind the spectators sitting. 20
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Studio, 5th semester SCHINDLER / FESSLER GoRo award winner Rhino, Grasshopper, 3dsmax
First floor
Visualization, library interior
BUILDING CONCEPT:
PROGRAMME:
The main concept behind the volumetric shaping of the structures was to double as new public green space, and as gently sloped ramps connecting to the new pedestrian bridge which crosses the train tracks.
Functions are aimed at catering to the community, filling the needs which are currently missing. Such as a new public library space, with an auditorium. Indoor bicycle parking for people commuting with the numerous train, tram, and bus connections which leave from the site. And multi functional spaces for events, schools activities, and communal functions.
The bridge brings a currently missing connection between the two large residential districts of Zlicin and Repy.
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Studio, 5th semester SCHINDLER / FESSLER GoRo award winner Rhino, Grasshopper, 3dsmax
Gravel Gutter Perforated metal bracket Grass Roof substrate
Railing Railing mounting bracket Flashing Parapet structure
Filter layer
Bracket
Drainage board
Mullion
Water proof membrane
Tripple glazing
Protection board Insulation VCL CLT slab Glulam beam Parapet bracket Glulam beam Glulam column
Construction detail of roof connection
Visualization, looking
BUILDING STRUCTURE:
LANDSCAPING:
The buildings use a combination of glulam and CLT elements, clad with a curtain wall which is designed to follow the columns visible behind. Topping the building is a green roof which function as a continuation of the adjacent park.
The retaining walls for the lowered areas use a system with gabion walls, filled with rock dug out during the groundwork and digging of the new tram tunnel on site.
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”STAIRCASE RAILING WITH A BUILT IN LIBRARY AND HIDDEN BATHROOM”
STAIRS WITH A LIBRARY
Professional work
Information:
Partner in charge: Jan Schindler Architect(s): Andreas Amdahl
2022 Stage: Built
Location Ke Dvoru Prague, Czech Republic 50°05’44.4”N 14°20’29.9”E 23
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Black steel
Black steel
Birch plywood Birch multiplex plywood 18mm
18mm
Acoustic backplate Black backplate
Metal rod
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Metal spacers Metal spacers
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Metalwork elevation
INFORMATION: Studio: Schindler Seko Architects Axonometric view of metalwork
Partner in charge: Jan Schindler Architects: Andreas Amdahl STAGE: Built DESIGN: The client is renovating a small historical house and wanted a site built library located in the stairwell in the hallway. It’s the first thing you see as you enter the home. The design follows the idea that what’s truly important for the space is what the client chooses to place in the bookshelf. I designed it to be minimalistic and modular. The square shelf modules can be swapped around later on as the client wants, depending on his needs. I also integrated railing for the stairs in the metal structure. As well as a door which blends into the space, leading to a bathroom. Visualization
Visualization: Gap hiding wire for netting
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”PROPOSE A DAYCARE CONNECTED TO THE PSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTE”
TRANSPARENCY
Studio
Information:
Architectural Design 4 TSIKOLIYA / JANKU Studio Summer Semester 2021
Individual work GoRo Award Winner Best studio project
Location Kateřinská zahrada Prague, Czech Republic 50°04’18.7”N 14°25’37.2”E 25
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Studio, 4th semester TSIKOLIYA / JANKU GoRo award winner Rhino, Grasshopper, 3dsmax
Psychiatric ward
Greenhouse Gallery
Solar panels
Multifunctional space Private garden for daycare
Schwarzplan
Daycare
BRIEF:
Public square
Cafe
Institute of Sexology
Maternity ward
Urban environment is an environment of constant change. The change is manifested temporally (day vs night, peak hour vs siesta, workdays vs weekends, seasons etc), spatially (center vs periphery), programmatically, materially, culturally, ... Disruption and transition are two extreme approaches to formulate a phenomenon of change in architecture. Change in question may relate to typology, program, design qualities, ... Architecture can provide a gradient from high to low, busy to calm, public to private, open to closed, ... It can also make a point of highlighting a contrast between those as a way to create a tension, a disruption or a call for action.
Institute of urology
TASK: Solve the problems on the project site and design a daycare facility for mentally ill patients, without removing hospital functions from the site.
Axonometric view
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MAIN GOAL OF THE PROJECT:
The project site is located infront of the old psychiatric building, and across from the maternity ward. Currently the site is walled off, however the public can enter from a small gate on the east side, so it’s not closed. On the site there are several historical structures, including the old boiler house with the chimney, and a baroque summer house which now function as part of the hospital.
The design is based around the idea of opening up and removing the stigma around mental health. This is done by making the site, and building transparent. By creating new connections. And by giving the daycare clients the option to interact with the public through their activities, such as workshops and running the cafe. This in turn also provides social training as well as services to the neighbourhood.
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The driving idea was to open up the site, create new paths and ammenities for the local community, which in turn offers a safe space, with opportunities for learning and interaction for the patients. The building is shaped to contradict the surrounding structures, but it’s massing closely follows the heights and sizes. Areas as pushed back or out depending on the needs of the specific part of the site, such as the new garden placed in front of the maternity ward, giving patients a better space to wait for the public transport which connects there. A new public square is created within the site, connected to the new gallery, new cafe, and the workshops within the daycare, which can completely open up and connect to the street.
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Visualization, street connecting to the maternity ward
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Visualization, lobby
PROGRAMME:
STRUCTURE:
The layouts follow a open solution where there is constant flow throughout the building.
A glulam and CLT system is used for the load bearing structure. This gives a warm natural feel to the interior and allows for a largely transparent building envelope.
Rooms with common functions such as the auditorium and the workshops are placed towards the street. While more private functions such as classrooms and therapy rooms are placed above the street or facing inwards to the private garden.
Exploded structure
The entire building is clad in a system of perforated metal panels. The density of the perforation depends on how private programme behind is. The perforation also turns the entire structure into a sculptural element in the early morning and evenings, as it allows light from the inside to pass through.
The lobby follows the same idea as the site, where the first thing you encounter as you enter is open space and greenery. This is aimed at making a friendly first impression and atmosphere.
The facade panels can be opened and closed off on certain parts of the building. Such as for the workshops, they can be completly closed off to the public, or opened up like a garage door to connect the space to the street. Facade panel detail Ground floor
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CONTACT +47 92962020 andreas.amdahl@student.kuleuven.be andyamdahl@gmail.com
MORE WORK Instagram: Andreas_Amdahl https://www.instagram.com/andreas_amdahl/
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