Duality; a dialogue about spatiality in solid and filigree constructions
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Examensarbete för masterexamen
Master's Thesis
Master's Thesis
Program
Architecture and urban design (MPARC), MSc
Publicerad
2024
Författare
Alm, Elsa
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Understanding the transformative process
of converting an abstract design vision into
functional and built structures is a fundamental
aspect of architectural practice. Because of
its physical form, the choice of construction
method, material handling and implementation
of technical detail solutions is decisive. However,
architecture encompasses more than the mere
construction of buildings. It is also an act of
crafting experiences to enrich our lives and
environments.
Deriving from this, the purpose of the thesis was
to investigate the notion of architectural tectonics
and the interplay between structure and space.
To discuss how different constructions affect
human perception and evoke spatial experience.
Emphasizing research by design, the questions
were studied within the execution of a library,
which set the stage for exploring various spatial
aspirations. The investigation took place at a
site in Gothenburg, where two environments
of distinctly different characters meet. Signified
by duality in various forms, the thesis explored
how contrasting features can coexist to either
create a balance or generate tension. It delved
into the significance of materials, the assembly
of parts within the whole and the composition of
architectural elements.
The final outcome of the investigation was a
building that encapsulates the conversation
between the ideal and the practical, serving as
an illustration of the discourse surrounding space
and structure. Centered on the two construction
archetypes, solid and filigree constructions,
the project showcases how two contrasting
principles can cooperate in creating durable and
distinctive spaces.
In conclusion, the thesis offers a critical
perspective on the contemporary building
industry, underscoring the synergy between
design and construction and the merging of
ideality and reality. By leveraging the inherent
qualities of materials and embracing site-specific
considerations, architects can create spaces
that not only fulfill functional requirements but
also craft meaningful experiences for human
occupants.
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Architectural tectonics, contextual design, solid and filigree construction