Ceramic spaces: exploring clay building and ceramic heritage in Höganäs
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Examensarbete för masterexamen
Program
Architecture and urban design (MPARC), MSc
Publicerad
2022
Författare
Ramne, Linnea
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This thesis is an exploration of clay and ceramic
building, manifested in the design of a public ceramic
workshop and exhibition space in Höganäs.
Situated in the south Sweden, the material context
is determined by the clay-rich earth and local
ceramic production that began here in the early
1800’s, including bricks, tiles, industrial ceramics
and the famous brown salt glazed stoneware pottery
produced by Höganäs Keramik. Connection to the
town’s ceramic heritage remains strong to this day
with small-scale production of salt glazed pottery
enduring, although industries have since closed. This
presents both a challenge and possibility of tending
to this heritage before it is weakened, or eventually,
lost.
Using clay and ceramic building materials as a point
of departure in defining the architectural design, the
project aims to explore how material, architecture
and functions can relate to local context and heritage
when applied in a contemporary building. The design
process of which is anchored in material explorations
that draw influence form the ritual of making
ceramics, local building traditions and techniques,
conversations with craftsmen and architects alike and
through own explorations of the materials.
The material explorations are applied in the
architecture of the proposed building, which explores
and showcases contemporary clay building as part
of its local context. Simultaneously, it enables a
creative space for ceramic artists and enthusiasts
alike to practice their craft, share knowledge and
exhibit their work to the public. The thesis explores
local traditional materials and craftsmanship in
creating a space that relate to local heritage through
architecture and the ritual of making ceramics. But
the work also raises questions regarding how we
value craft in objects and architecture.