Nichtoffener Wettbewerb | 06/2014
Arvo Pärt Centre / Arvo Pärdi Keskuse
©Henning Larsen Architects
The Shrines
Sonderpreis
Preisgeld: 2.000 EUR
Architektur
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Verfasser:
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Mitarbeitende:
Hani Fakhani, Aren Semerci, Sebnem Oral, Nesrin Kirmaci, Lasse Westergaard, Ayse Buldurur, Pietro Terzini
Erläuterungstext
The architectural concept is based on three volumes rising like large rocks in the forest bed. In between the volumes a playful journey of spaces unfolds like a fairytale as the users move through the building.
The trinity represents the clear structure of Arvo Pärts music. It contains private spaces for reflections and concentration as well as public spaces encouraging playfulness and creativity.
The three volumes are carefully positioned according to interior daylight requirements and to the various views offered by the site location. The scale of the volumes reflects the required functional program and is divided horizontally with public activities on the ground floor and the private functions on the first floor.
There are two central spaces: The main foyer and the archive and library atrium. The main foyer is embraced by a large glass courtyard giving the sense that you are still outside. The archive and library atrium is covered by warm, wooden panels connecting the two floors vertically.
Main public and academic rooms such as auditorium, café, li-brary and classroom prolong from the foyer spaces with large floor-to-ceiling sliding or pivoting doors to increase room sizes and allow flexible usage.
The Arvo Pärt archive is a living archive and not a static storage. The central storage of the archive is located as a magic box inside the center of the largest volume directly above the library. The archive storage can be viewed from the atrium below on guided tours.
The workrooms related to the archive are located on the first floor around the archive with visual connection to the more public library foyer and with a direct stair to the library.
The library is located under the main archive workplaces with easy access to the main foyer. One side of the library has direct access to the reading rooms and a corner of the library is fur-nished with a fireplace for more informal reading and with the opportunity to clear the floor and have small lectures of up to 30 persons.
Each of the main volumes has a large skylight located above the main spaces. The skylights bring daylight deep into the building as a contrast the panoramic wall openings and allow views of the tree canopies outside.
The archive is reached by foot walking through the forest from the carpark in the south. Natural paths lead the visitors towards the main building entrance.
In order to maintain the picturesque atmosphere of the Laulasmaa area the Arvo Pärt Centre has been designed as a series of smaller volumes similar in scale to the existing built structures in the area.
Sustainability
The building structures are based on an energy consumption of approx. 100 kWh/m². Electrical installations such as lights and ventilation are need-based and adjusted automatically. The design scheme allows zone division, which reduces the energy consumption according to the usage of the house.
Considering the building location in a relatively cold area with no sufficient sunlight to heat up the building, the main struc-tures will have a low U-value and minimum amount of façade openings to decrease the overall energy consumption.
Materials
The design proposes locally produced materials only. Local traditions has inspired to the following overall materials: Clay brick, concrete, wood, steel and glass. Furthermore materials with a high performance and a low toxicity have been chosen and the amount of materials has been minimized.
Client: The Arvo Pärt Centre
Architect: Henning Larsen Architects
Acoustics: Arup
Type of Competition: Honorable mention in international competition
Year of design: 2014
Gross floor area: 2,070 m²
The trinity represents the clear structure of Arvo Pärts music. It contains private spaces for reflections and concentration as well as public spaces encouraging playfulness and creativity.
The three volumes are carefully positioned according to interior daylight requirements and to the various views offered by the site location. The scale of the volumes reflects the required functional program and is divided horizontally with public activities on the ground floor and the private functions on the first floor.
There are two central spaces: The main foyer and the archive and library atrium. The main foyer is embraced by a large glass courtyard giving the sense that you are still outside. The archive and library atrium is covered by warm, wooden panels connecting the two floors vertically.
Main public and academic rooms such as auditorium, café, li-brary and classroom prolong from the foyer spaces with large floor-to-ceiling sliding or pivoting doors to increase room sizes and allow flexible usage.
The Arvo Pärt archive is a living archive and not a static storage. The central storage of the archive is located as a magic box inside the center of the largest volume directly above the library. The archive storage can be viewed from the atrium below on guided tours.
The workrooms related to the archive are located on the first floor around the archive with visual connection to the more public library foyer and with a direct stair to the library.
The library is located under the main archive workplaces with easy access to the main foyer. One side of the library has direct access to the reading rooms and a corner of the library is fur-nished with a fireplace for more informal reading and with the opportunity to clear the floor and have small lectures of up to 30 persons.
Each of the main volumes has a large skylight located above the main spaces. The skylights bring daylight deep into the building as a contrast the panoramic wall openings and allow views of the tree canopies outside.
The archive is reached by foot walking through the forest from the carpark in the south. Natural paths lead the visitors towards the main building entrance.
In order to maintain the picturesque atmosphere of the Laulasmaa area the Arvo Pärt Centre has been designed as a series of smaller volumes similar in scale to the existing built structures in the area.
Sustainability
The building structures are based on an energy consumption of approx. 100 kWh/m². Electrical installations such as lights and ventilation are need-based and adjusted automatically. The design scheme allows zone division, which reduces the energy consumption according to the usage of the house.
Considering the building location in a relatively cold area with no sufficient sunlight to heat up the building, the main struc-tures will have a low U-value and minimum amount of façade openings to decrease the overall energy consumption.
Materials
The design proposes locally produced materials only. Local traditions has inspired to the following overall materials: Clay brick, concrete, wood, steel and glass. Furthermore materials with a high performance and a low toxicity have been chosen and the amount of materials has been minimized.
Client: The Arvo Pärt Centre
Architect: Henning Larsen Architects
Acoustics: Arup
Type of Competition: Honorable mention in international competition
Year of design: 2014
Gross floor area: 2,070 m²
Beurteilung durch das Preisgericht
The jury liked The Shrines because of its calm and flexible design. Its strength is one of the best room layouts of this contest, where the different zones are well defined without compromising aesthetics. The jury also noted the creative placement of the archive - like a magic box that can be viewed from the atrium below on guided tours. The auditorium features a generously proportioned view to the forest. However, like with most buildings, there are also some challenges that cannot be missed - such as having completely missed out on the creation of an exhibition space, as well as not made the best use of the much-needed light under the forest canopy. The jury was not convinced that the view from the public terrace facing the staff car park is the best use of the environmental tools at hand. For what The Shrines lacks in character needed for a building with symbolic value, it counterbalances in simplicity and its practical design. Many of these mismatches are trivial thanks to the flexible concept and strong room design.
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©Henning Larsen Architects
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©Henning Larsen Architects
©Henning Larsen Architects