Constructing Architecture TU/e

Constructing Architecture

by A.A. Musial Mu al

7QQ2M0 Constructing Architecture Anna Agnieszka Musial 0980175 TU/e Eindhoven University of Technology Department of Built Environment

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Introduction ..............................................................................................3

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Architects Caro van de Venne............................................................................5 Haiko Meijer.....................................................................................7 Jan Pesman.......................................................................................9 Marco Vermeulen...........................................................................11 Felix Claus......................................................................................13 David Gianotten............................................................................15 Paul Diederen.................................................................................17 RenĂŠ van Zuuk...............................................................................19

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Afterword............................................................................................21

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This booklet aims to present design approaches pproaches of eight contemporary architectural firms. By visualizing the design procedures res of different architects with application of one identical pattern, we are able to see diff fferences erences and similarities in each office approach, as well as gain insight to the thinking process rocess hidden behind.

Presented here way of visualization takes es us on a road trip with each architect. This idea arose as the design process is like a journey ney on which you might experience bumps, confront different obstacles and choose various ous directions in order to reach your destination.

For each office the journey will be slightly ly altered. As one architect will take more time to come up with satisfactory solutions for materialization (for instance Caro va de Venne), other will focus more on technical detailing iling (like Felix Claus), another will rather make his journey by bike to be more environmentally mentally friendly (Marco Vermeulen) and so on.

So buckle up and enjoy your journey!

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BARCODE Architects Buro for Architecture and Contemporary Design

International architecture, urbanism and design practice , undertakes an intensive design process to anticipate upcoming changes and respond to the continuous transformation of the city and society.

projects of different scales

begining of the journey

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pitstop review of the chosen proposal, renderings, visual impressions

green light accepted and ready to be finalized

technical detailing strugle to find perfect and unique answer to design question implemented in facade materiality

important, precise process with personal touch as well as client wishes building identity with surroundings, client expectations transformed to unique proposal local awareness, place specific focus

6. numerous competition participation follows projects commission

involvment in the building process

Onix NL

Innovative and experimental structures as well as exceptional sensitivity to the practical dimension.

Buildings make people. If a building is functioning properly and the users interact positively with it then the architecture comes to life.

Ikea like - do it yourself ready house in 5 weeks

nature involvment

smaller scale learning from old traditions oldschool barn

begining of the journey

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individual clients home designs

art of doing it yourself craftsmanship finding out what is what for yourown knowladge

inspired by nature temporary structure rough, industrial detailing

cube could be everywhere generic start with cube and grow later

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cepezed

!prefabricate! build less! less weight, less material

Stimulating no-nonsense mentality.

Combining conceptual skills, contemporary solutions for contemporary problems and ingenious creativity.

Projects as monuments of function for people, not monuments of thanks to an architec.

various scales sufficient experience

begining of the journey

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competition participation

integral design involvment of engineers

innovative techniques make construction more beautiful

nature involvement

sketching important part of first steps

smooth process no bumps on the road

local awareness

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Studio Marco Vermeulen bio solutions Highly relevant and often new or neglected spatial tasks with a demand for innovative solutions and new typologies.

Focus on closing cycles in the field of energy, water and raw materials.

Often involved in projects where climate change and water safety are linked to opportunities for spatial quality.

spatial tasks environmental

concept phase research

begining of the journey

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highly relevant issues

sustainable technologies landscape integration!

closing cycles reuse water, energy , materials

time for thorough research

locality with bigger picture

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FELIX CLAUS + DICK VAN WAGENINGEN ARCHITECTEN

moral aspect psychological aspect personal aspect

Public buildings of a specific program within the context of the city with emphasis on technical detailing and simplicity within the limits of what is possible.

Focus on making buildings not making architecture, that is for others to decide.

professional aspect

technical aspect

various scales public sector box of inspirations dig in!

begining of the journey

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clients commissions personal projects

technical solutions already existing

open space, open plan concept „ plan libre�

generic & local

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OMA + AMO

International partnership practicing architecture, urbanism, and cultural analysis. OMA insist on intelligent forms while inventing new possibilities for intelli content and everyday use. AMO, a research and design studio, works in areas beyond architecture that today have an increasing influence on architecture itself: media, politics, increa renewable energy, technology, publishing, fashion.

various scales and contexts huge experience clear language understandable for the client

begining of the journey

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big clients international competitions

stick to your concept always!

prototaping!!! extremely important

leave your stamp on it branding!

hands on! small models while designing

emphasis on similarities

all over the world

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diederendirrix open architecture - open urban development history aspect & relation Creating architecture and urban planning together. Simultaneously with users, construction partners and clients solutions emarge, while creating buildings and improving the city. New stories are being told in which the past, the present and the future is connected.

That common language is post modern architecture.

post industrial talking wth the client for hours and hours

begining of the journey

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transformation projects

metamorphosis old to new

good design with modern technology

art & architecture coming togeher

slow down to figure it out

local focus

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RENÉ VAN ZUUK ARCHITEKTEN B.V.

construction with components

cost-conscious designs with Realizing cost-consci h high h architectural quality. Search for a building system that connects to the program progra requirements and the context of the specific task. Each project has its own language and character. In order to ensure this qualityy the office is involved in the entire construction process, from the initial design sketch to its completion.

diversity but with system heands on!!! physical model making

begining of the journey

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project commissions

structural design made personaly

cost-conscious design

computer modeling urban model of the site the shape and the size of the building

local focus

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The presented above 8 different road trips have been based on project designs presented by each architect during the course ‘Constructing Architecture’ (7QQ2M0).

By participating in each road trip, we are able to gain insight into the complicated process of creating the project from the starting point till the end. As every person is different, the approaches differ in each case. The possibility to have a sneak peek behind closed doors of architecture firms, see the way of thinking and working, is very beneficial for better understanding of the real life situations concerning design process.

Important to point out is that there is no one perfect approach or design strategy.

As many people there are that many ways of thinking we will find. Crucial for success is to answer the given questions in a smart, thought out way. To make the concept speak for itself and to be persevere in overcoming difficulties in order to reach the goal.

Hope you have enjoyed your ride!

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• Lectures, readings and materials provided for course Constructing Architecture (7QQ2M0) • Online websites: -

http://www.barcodearchitects.com/ http://onix.nl/ http://www.cepezed.com/ http://marcovermeulen.eu/ http://www.felixclaus.com/ http://oma.eu/ http://www.diederendirrix.nl/ http://www.renevanzuuk.nl/

• Icons design based on: -

http://www.freepik.com/

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