Hybrid atmospheres; crafting a sustainable cultural centre for Lindholmen
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Master's Thesis
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Today, the planetary ecosystem faces significant pressure
from human activities, in large part due to the impacts of
the built environment. Likewise, this built environment offers
fewer and fewer qualified spaces and engaging atmospheres
essential for human well-being. Integrating this dual
challenge highlights a gap in the building design process.
This thesis explores the integration of the atmospheric
experience of space with sustainable design in creating
a cultural center in Sweden. It focuses on utilizing natural
resources, such as natural light and wood, to create
sensory atmospheres while incorporating environmentally
friendly processes. This approach centers on a parking lot
along the riverbank of Lindholmen in Gothenburg, a site
historically degraded by a century of shipyard operations
but now presenting a unique opportunity for recovery. Its
strategic position offers the opportunity for a cultural public
building, connecting a sequence of art exhibitions along the
Älv riverbank. The intervention is a vibrant place that recovers
nature and symbolizes the historical creative industry
through exhibition spaces, such as a permanent exhibition
for Hasselblad. The building also functions as a viewpoint.
Its southern exposure on the waterfront minimizes obstacles
to appreciating Gothenburg while harnessing solar resources.
This combination further enhances the inspiring
atmosphere and the potential for sustainable development.
Drawing on the theoretical frameworks of phenomenological
and restorative architecture, this research examines
spatial configurations that involve the experiential quality of
space and recovering of the existing area. The methodology
integrates research for design and research by design
through a fluid iteration of two phases and their corresponding
methods. Research on design approach is included in
the final stage as a reflection on the design process.
Ultimately, this thesis aims to expand the knowledge of the
design process by exploring the relationship between atmospheric
qualities of the space and sustainability in designing a public cultural
center. It also contributes to the restoration of an environmentally
degraded area, fostering an integrated approach to sustainable design
and transformation.
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design process, atmospheres, cultural building, sustainability, art and design.