Rural Revitalization
| dc.contributor.author | Istemo Tjernström, Grim | |
| dc.contributor.department | Chalmers tekniska högskola / Institutionen för arkitektur och samhällsbyggnadsteknik (ACE) | sv |
| dc.contributor.department | Chalmers tekniska högskola / Institutionen för arkitektur och samhällsbyggnadsteknik (ACE) | en |
| dc.contributor.examiner | Braide, Anna | |
| dc.contributor.supervisor | Larsson, Jan | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-09-13T11:54:22Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-09-13T11:54:22Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024 | |
| dc.date.submitted | ||
| dc.description.abstract | Old farm buildings throughout Sweden represent a great example of built heritage, as quintessential with the traditional image of Sweden as meatballs and long winters. This heritage consists of thousands of buildings across the country, but with a relatively recent shift in the typology of agriculture, many of these farms face future decay and disrepair if not given a new purpose. Meanwhile, there is a clear trend emerging which states that young people now more than before are looking to leave cities to find a new home in the countryside, partially the consequence of rising house prices and burnout in cities. This thesis explores the possibility for these beautiful old farms to be transformed into small scale social communities, giving young families a realistic alternative to urban life. The communities are inhabited by multiple families, each either renting an apartment or owning a private home with their own garden, with land, equipment, and vehicles being shared between them. Existing buildings are renovated and repurposed into a variety of new functions. Through exercises and references, I identify some of the best visual and technical qualities in barns that can be utilized. The resulting proposal consists of a repurposed large barn with space for commercial venues and multiple apartments, supplemented with four large private homes for growing families. The new developments take special care to respect their surroundings and the historical architectural traditions in the region. While the thesis presents a tangible proposal, the concept is designed to be generic enough to be easily applicable across the country on farms of different sizes and styles. | |
| dc.identifier.coursecode | ACEX35 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12380/308599 | |
| dc.language.iso | eng | |
| dc.setspec.uppsok | Technology | |
| dc.title | Rural Revitalization | |
| dc.type.degree | Examensarbete för masterexamen | sv |
| dc.type.degree | Master's Thesis | en |
| dc.type.uppsok | H | |
| local.programme | Architecture and urban design (MPARC), MSc |