Between Ages Booklet

a multi-age sustainable micro-town

GROUP3: Diellëza Tahiri Haroon Umar Negin Fazelbakhshesh Tara Ghesmatighkand

Architectural Design Studio 1

with Karin Elke Hofert Feix | Marta Dell’Ovo Designing Cities of the World 2021: Barcelona THINKING THE CITY: a young old city

2020-2021

Content 01 Critical Selective Reading

The city | The neighborhood | The site | Descriptive Analysis

02 Concept and Strategy

Main Strategies | Concept | Design Process

03 Masterplan

Plans | Landscape Typologies | Sections | Elevations | Perspective views

04 Housing and Residences

Plans | Sections | Elevations | Perspective Views |

05 Kidergarten

Plans | Sections | Elevations | Perspective Views |

06 Civic Center

Plans | Sections | Elevations | Perspective Views |

07 Library

Plans | Sections | Elevations | Perspective Views |

08 FabLab

Plans | Sections | Elevations | Perspective Views |

09 Church

Plans | Sections | Elevations | Perspective Views |

10 Physical Models

01 CRITICAL SELECTIVE READING The city

Barcelona is a city on the coast of northeastern Spain. It is the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of Catalonia, as well as the second most populous municipality of Spain. With a population of 1.6 million within city limits, its urban area extends to numerous neighbouring municipalities within the Province of Barcelona and is urban area in the European Union after Paris, the Ruhr area, Madrid, and Milan.

A city with fascinating and unique characteristics! This is due to its history and its transformations, urban, economic, environmental levels, making it a city that values users, urban space and vegetation, resulting in an urban model that has come to be called the Barcelona model of urbanism. The present form of the city with its natural elements, own microclimate. In the last 40 years, the city has invested in elements of infrastructure, reorganisation of streets leading to an increase of vegetation, remodelling of sidewalks and urban spaces and creation of spaces open to users like rivers and beaches, among other endeavours.

This has generated a modernised city where the main elements are the user and his or her needs. Barcelona, with a latitude of 41° North, has a Mediterranean climate. It is characterised by seasons marked with air temperature with an annual average of 16° and global radiation in the horizontal plane of 174 W/m2.

The Neighborhood

Barcelona currently counts 10 districts, some of which, have a previous history as independent municipalities which were integrated into the city of Barcelona during the late 19th Guinardó is one of the oldest districts, and is mainly known as “lungs of Barcelona”.

2.1677 longitude at an average elevation of 166 meters, is the third largest district in Barcelona. An area with a rural past and abundant vegetation, it provides some surprising views from the many viewpoints in its neighbourhoods. of many parks, open spaces, and green areas. Its one of the and capitalist urbanism. Therefore, makes a perfect location the requirments, for a sustainable living, including social, technological, economical and environmental aspects.

The Site as it hosts many parks, open spaces, and green areas, it meets all the requirments, for a sustainable living, including social, technological, economical and environmental aspects.

Therefore, this particular site makes a perfect proper sustainable development.

The Project multi dimensional ways, and aims to break the stereotypes of each group of people in a shared environment, always following a sustainable development.

SITE SKETCH

DESCRIPTIVE ANALYSIS

PERCEPTUAL ANALYSIS

EXISTING VEGETATION

02 CONCEPT and STRATEGY Concept of ‘between ages’ Main Strategies Design Process

CONCEPT The concept of this project relies on multi dimensions that are clashing the place and environment a proper dwelling base. Then focusing on the main actors, people, which are simultaneously in contrast but in harmony with each other, the elderly and the students. As known, the world’s becoming older and older each year and as such the complexity of generations especially in terms of housing and everyday life, keeps most importantly on how to break break the stereotypes of each group of people in a shared environment.

The composition of functions on the site sticks to this idea whereas each element plays an important role in the design itself, inside the site and outside it. There are four main dimensions that drive the site towards the surrounding and the city, a challenging advantage of the environment and its complexity of the topography and landscape, a well structured mobility system of new roads and soft mobility that will coexist spaces which will make and encourage the social aspect of the site, a rich economy which is obtained by the many commercial areas on the that will relatively be shaped and composed upon these main drivers of this proposal, with major consideration to the “design for all” approach and a pure tendency for people living in “between ages”.

DESIGN STRATEGIES

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The design proposal focuses on the quality of life of the residents of the site, the elderly and the students. Certain criteria’s like accessibility, social, physical and mental kept in mind while evolving the concept.

The site has access from three points; one being the main spinal roade, an entry for the inside the site has been proposed in such a way that maximum spots within the site could be reached in an emergency. Paths keeping in mind that there is no intrusion of public vehicles. Parking are given on the peripheries for restricting deep access of outsiders in the site.

DESIGN PROCESS The building blocks are arranged and stacked in a way that they can utilize both the climate and the view of the city. Both the blocks for elderly and students are placed and arranged mixed between each other for maximum socializing; keeping the privacy of both the stakeholder’s in mind. Ease of access to the respective units have been provided by creating paths along and through the building blocks. The blocks are arranged in a way that they create piazzas’ for socializing and outdoor activities. follows the same design of other buildings to have the sense of being connected with others.

All the necessary measures have been taken to keep the vegetation of the site as it is as possible. Also a separate space is given for agricultural activities.

The purpose of this project is not only for providing both elderly people and youth ones with high quality buildings and residences but also for getting them together on account of having more interaction and increase their life expectancy.

03 MASTERPLAN Plans Landscape Typologies Sections Elevations Perspective views

MASTERPLAN

GROUND FLOOR

NATURAL

URBAN

LANDSCAPE TYPOLOGIES

SECTIONS

section A-A

section B-B

topography division

ELEVATIONS

SOUTH-WEST Elevation

NORTH-EAST Elevation

PERSPECTIVE VIEWS

Aerial view

View from Ronda Highway

‘DESIGN FOR ALL’

SEMI-URBAN SPACES

PARKS & RECREATION

ROOF GARDENS

04 HOUSING Plans Sections Elevations Perspective Views

ELDERLY+STUDENT HOUSING Students + Elderly Total building area of 9135m2 1827m2 Green area/urban agriculture of 900m2 Solar panel roof area of 1201m2

1st FLOOR

5 blocks for elderly and students, providing a large number of apartments starting from 1 bedroom apartments to 3 bedroom apartments. Among this number, there are also some duplex apartments for both ages. Each apartment features at least one proper balcony which can be closed during the winter (wintergarden public semi open spaces through the building which are mainly dedicated to urban agriculture. Additionally, the roof is used as garden areas while the rest will be used for PV panels.

In terms of facade materials, is mainly wood and plaster, in order to create a warmer atmosphere and maintain a proper sustainability.

HOUSING UNITS

2nd FLOOR

one-room apartments

two-room apartments

58m2 units for 1/2 inhabitants (1 bedroom, living room+kitchen and bathroom) 28x units for elderly 37x units for students

102m2 units for 4 inhabitants (2 bedrooms, living room+kitchen and 2 bathrooms) 5x units for elderly 7x units for students

duplex apartments 140m2 units for 4 inhabitants (3 bedrooms, living room+ kitchen and 3 bathrooms) 2x units for elderly 2x units for students

5th FLOOR

CROSS SECTION

LONGITUDINAL SECTION

SOUTH-WEST ELEVATION

NORTH-WEST ELEVAVTION

SOUTH-WEST ELEVAVTION

Building ‘Voids’ of urban gardens

Exterior view of Housing Blocks

view towards the city

view of spinal road, Housing and Residences Blocks

04 RESIDENCES Plans Sections Elevations Perspective Views

STUDENT RESIDENCES Total building area of 4280 m2 840 m2 Green area/urban agriculture of 170m2 Solar panel roof area of 230m2

GROUND FLOOR

RESIDENCES UNITS

1st FLOOR

The Students Residence block located in the south of site where has got the whole great view of the Barcelona. This Building owns which one of them is located under ground. The subterrain part is for the commercial activity where acess from the lower level. The main entrance of the Residence part

2nd FLOOR

LONGITUDINAL SECTION

CROSS SECTION

NORTH-WEST ELEVATION

SOUTH-EAST ELEVATION

interior view of Student Residences Block

interior view of Student Residences Block

ELDERLY+STUDENT HOUSING & RESIDENCES Total building area of 5912 m2 980 m2 Green area/urban agriculture of 414m2 Solar panel roof area of 771m2

1st FLOOR

The block is a mix of elderly (housing & residence) and student housing. commercial activities while the rest is housing. The block has several green areas used for urban agriculture and the roof furbished with solar panels.

2st FLOOR

5th FLOOR

LONGITUDINAL SECTION

CROSS SECTION

NORTH-EAST ELEVATION

SOUTH-WEST ELEVATION

05 KIDERGARTEN Plans Sections Elevations Perspective Views

GROUND FLOOR

KIDERGARTEN Total building area of 1850 m2 1134 m2 Green area/urban agriculture of 800m2 Solar panel roof area of 450m2

Kindergarten is the building located in the southern part of site so that children and teachers are near to the green area designed in the south. This building consist various places namely, Administration, Classroms, Multupurpose hall, interior playground, Exterior playgroun, Kitchen, Dining room for both children and teachers, Storage and lnstalation. This is a building in two strys that the ground

SUBTERRAIN FLOOR

CROSS SECTION

LONGITUDINAL SECTION

SOUTH-EAST ELEVATION

NORTH-EAST ELEVATION

SOUTH-WEST ELEVATION

interior view of Kidergarten

interior view of Kidergarten

the courtyard of Kidergarten

interior view of Kidergarten

06 CIVIC CENTER Plans Sections Elevations Perspective Views

CIVIC CENTER Total building area of 2 396m2 468m2 Green area of 282m2 Solar panel roof area of 554m2 One of the facilities provided in the project is people to engage in social activities. In terms of functional composition, the newly designed spaces include exhibition areas, auditorium, classrooms, children areas and the following service/technical areas.

The building is set on three diversely designed

wood and plaster.

GROUND FLOOR

1st FLOOR

2nd FLOOR

CROSS SECTION

LONGITUDINAL SECTION

SOUTH-WEST ELEVATION

WEST ELEVATION

NORTH-EAST ELEVATION

exterior view of Civic Center

access from the main existing road

interior view of Civic Center: rest areas

interior view of Civic Center: exhibition area

07 LIBRARY + housing Plans Sections Elevations Perspective Views

LIBRARY + housing Total building area of 6040m2 862.8m2 Green area of 1015.4m2 Solar panel roof area of 740m2 This block is a combination of the library and to the library while the rest are housing. Its lower surface faces a glass screen to provide better natural light, and with a beautiful view of the courtyard and the surrounding mountains, it creates a relaxed atmosphere that is ideal for reading and studying areas. In the case of housing, each apartment has at least one suitable balcony that can be closed in winter open public spaces through the building, which is mainly dedicated to urban agriculture. In addition, solar panels are used on the roof. In terms of fac;ade materials, it is mainly made of wood and plaster, in order to create a ,armer atmosphere and maintain proper stability.

GROUND FLOOR (library)

1st FLOOR (library)

2nd FLOOR (library)

3rd FLOOR (student housing)

4th FLOOR (student housing)

CROSS SECTION

LONGITUDINAL SECTION

SOUTH-WEST ELEVATION

NORTH-EAST ELEVATION

interior view of Library: gallery and the reading areas

interior view of Library gallery and reading areas

08 FABLAB + housing Plans Sections Elevations Perspective Views

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FABLAB + elderly housing Total building area of 9682m2

B 8.20

10.45

25.00

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Green area of 1336m2 2

4

7.65

5

37.20 2.95

3

0.80

6.30

Solar panel roof area of 400m2

15.60

8.70

9111m2

21.75

+0.40

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3.75

GROUND FLOOR (fablab)

2.22

4.83

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+0.40

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63.84 5.95

5.82

9.00

14.24

3.55

6.73

6.47

7.67

25.00

+0.40

+0.40

+0.40

Fablab is located in the north of the site and in the same block as elderry residance. It has two

A

B 8.20

C 10.45

25.00

15.60

8.70

1

4

7.65

5

37.20 2.95

3

0.80

6.30

2

21.75

+0.60

4.83

6

2.22

+4.00

7

3.75

8

1st FLOOR (fablab)

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C

E

F

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63.84 5.95

5.82

9.00

3.55

6.73

14.24

6.47

25.00

+4.00

+0.40

+4.00

7.67

1.84

four room apartment

4.66

4.53

1 157m2 units for 4+ inhabitants four bedrooms, living room+kitchen and bathroom) 7x units for elderly

4.80

5.04

4.42

4.12

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3

Two room apartment 5.51

4.17

4 107 m2 units for 2/4 inhabitants (2 bedrooms, living room+kitchen and bathroom) 6x units for elderly

3.52

5

7

8.13

53.15 2.68

4.66

6

6.61

8

22.55

2.74

9

8.69

10

2.78

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3.57

3.57

12

13

8.25

7.94

8.25

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3.52

4.42

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K

L

5.60

7.20

7.91

5.21

7.59

7.64 64.01

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four room apartment 190 m2 units for 4+ inhabitants (4 bedrooms, living room+kitchen and bathroom) 6x units for elderly

5.77

7.29

6.43

7.82

6.03

7.03

6.43

7.82

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R

1.18

T

6th FLOOR (housing)

CROSS SECTION

NORTH-EAST ELEVATION

09 WORSHIP PLACE Plans Sections Elevations Perspective Views

WORSHIP PLACE Total building area of 338m2 338m2 Green area of 29m2 Solar panel roof area of 125m2

TOP VIEW

The Worship Place is oriented along eastwest axis. As the velodrome exist on one end of the central spine (road), the worship place is located at the other end in contrast to it.

It is in the vicinity to both elderly and students block and being on one of the edges of the site is easily accesible to other people.

GROUND FLOOR

EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC VIEW

ELEVATIONS

TYPICAL SECTION

10 PHYSICAL MODEL