A library serving the Gothenburg community
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Examensarbete för masterexamen
Master's Thesis
Master's Thesis
Program
Architecture and urban design (MPARC), MSc
Publicerad
2023
Författare
Emini, Zemir
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This master thesis investigates wood, a material that in recent years
is becoming relevant in contemporary architecture. For a long time in
history wood was the main building material, but with the advent of
reinforced concrete this material has been almost forgotten. In recent
years, however, the characteristics and merits of this environmentally
friendly construction material have been rediscovered.
My primary focus for this study is to utilize new wooden components as
a central element in the design of a building. Through this process, I will
conduct a comprehensive investigation of these innovative materials,
assessing their viability and effectiveness in construction.
The outcome is to design a free standing public building, a library, which
has wood as main material in its design. The project area is located on a
parking lot next to the historic Feskekörka building, an icon of the city of
Gothenburg. The site is located in a central area of the city, close to the
historic center and the canal that surrounds the Inom Vallgraven area.
The goal of this thesis is to answer the research question by designing
a building that harmoniously interacts with its environment, contents,
and users. By utilizing new wooden components, I aim to create a
sustainable and functional structure that enhances the user experience
and effectively accommodates the building’s intended purpose.
Research questions:
How can new timber elements influence architecture ?
In what ways can the use of modern timber elements create a more
expressive and cohesive spatial experience?