Adaptive architecture; historical buildings adapted to sea level rise
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Rising sea levels threaten many
areas worldwide and in combination
with extreme weather events
such as storms and heavy rain, the
challenge of keeping cities and
areas above water is growing.
The investigation takes place in
Klippan in Gothenburg harbor
which is vulnerable to flooding
caused by rising sea levels. The
city has a strong connection to
water as it is situated on the west
coast and further inland along the
river Göta älv.
Klippan played a significant role
as a port location for Gothenburg
harbor during the 17th century.
To preserve the history and the
characteristics of Klippan it has
since then been declared as a
cultural reserve. The reserve has
a mix of buildings still standing
from companies such as
Ostindiska kompaniet and
Carnegie’s sockerbruk.
The region located in Klippan,
which runs along the river, has an
elevation that varies from 1 to 2
meters. As a result, the shoreline is
prone to flooding. It is estimated
that by the year 2100, large parts
of the area are likely to be flooded
during storms and high waters.
The investigation was centered on
two historically valuable buildings
in Klippan, which are at risk of
flooding by 2100. With similar
situations as a starting point,
Sjömagasinet and Klippans Konstcafé
were retrofitted with two
different strategies depending on
their conditions to adapt them to
rising sea levels.
Depending on which strategy is
applied, the program of the building
may be affected. It is explored
through the two buildings, resulting
in a new program for Klippans
Konstcafé while the program for
Sjömagasinet is preserved. The
thesis questions how the choice
of retrofitting strategy affects an
existing building’s program.
There’s a strong reason to
implement retrofitting strategies
from a preservational point of
view in Klippan. The proposal
showcases an example of how one
can preserve the historical and
architectural qualities of structures
in a flood-prone area, while
also ensuring that the buildings
can function during high waters
caused by rising sea levels and
increased extreme weather
conditions.
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Klippan, sea level rise, retrofitting