Remontage of the history
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Examensarbete för masterexamen
Master's Thesis
Master's Thesis
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In terms of the architectural production today, the question of
architectural continuity is highly relevant, particularly in a
growing city like Gothenburg where the issue has become
widely debated in recent years. It is believed that architects
reasonably have more knowledge than politicians about the
challenges of their industry. Thus, the task of designing the city
should be assigned to them. At the same time the appearance
and living environment of a city affects everyone who lives in
it. Architecture could be considered as an art form, but also as a
social benefit where the opinions of politicians and citizens
must be considered.
There are different approaches when designing a new building.
Some mean that the architectural production should mimic the
historical building context in order to create a cohesive city. On
the other hand, it is also believed that new buildings must relate
to the present. This thesis aims to reflect upon the concept of
designing with historical consciousness and what it could mean
for the expression of a building.
The purpose is to explore how a contemporary addition can
be designed at Fjärde Långgatan in Gothenburg with the main
focus of the relationship between contemporary and history. The
investigation is made through research by design, where an indepth
analysis of the existing built environment forms the basis
of the design proposal. The process is conducted and explored
through sketches, drawings, digital modelling and with a great
focus on physical models.
The proposal strives to create a sustainable architecture, both
in terms of architectural robustness as well as in the choice
of materials, where historic building references in nature of
rhythm, proportions and details have been an important source of
inspiration
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Architectural continuity, historical consciousness, contemporary addition