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Architectural Transformation

Added external insulation for future restoration

by Adam Bäck Thorén Keywords: Preservation, Retrofitting, Heritage, Restoration In this course, I have focused on issues concerning conservation requirements and laws for buildings with high cultural and architectural values. The major focus has been made on trying to dissect the legal text that is proposed for the plot of Lorensberg 21:1 and the conservation […]

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Facilitating informality

by Margot Manca, Arthur Prod’hom, Phileas Schulhof, Fauve Van De Velde Keywords: Anarchitecture, Re-appropriation, Facilitation, Informality, Bottom-up, Manifesto, Playfulness Everything started from the course guideline: Choose a program and do necessary physical changes to resurrect Gothenburg’s former courthouse. Given the good state of this building and the quality it already had, we have been brought […]

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Konstlänken

by Beatrice Wallén – Jaume Monclús –  Nina Parot Keywords: Museum extension – park – art process – cohesive neighbourhood The old court of appeal is located on an exceptionally central plot in one of the main parks of Gothenburg and close to the city’s major connection nods (Korsvägen and Avenyn). However, despite it all, […]

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The Opening

by Adélie Barbotin, Ocyane Hamon Keywords: opening, tension, link, shortcut, multifunctional spaces, reused materials The building is located in Göteborg, close to Korsvägen (a dynamic crossroads, with public transport and famous buildings). In the area, there are some cultural and educational buildings. Just in front of the building, you can find a park with a […]

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Outside-In

re-articulating the expression of Gamla Hovrätten by Akshaya Gopalakrishnan – Paula Bruns – Sofia Peterson Keywords: Retrofit, Education, Interaction, Adaptability, Courtyard, Landscape The former court building, located near Näckrosdammen in Gothenburg, is considered to have great architectural and historical value. The building, which is currently owned by Akademiska Hus, is subject to protection regulations and […]

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Overlay realities

by Nelly Axelsson, Hannah Diem, Afsaneh Tayebi Keywords: interdisciplinary platform, reuse, adaptability, microclimate, historical articulation This transformation project departs from the notion of honouring the past and looking toward future possibilities for the former Court Building. By transforming the building to meet environmental and societal needs, we aim to give the building identity while celebrating […]

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Sharing knowledge

Adaptive re-use for future generations by Aleksandra Kuklinska, Sarah Lozinguez Keywords: students, knowledge, center, transformation, cultural heritage The courthouse was built in 1948 and till 1994 was a place for the Court of Appeal for West Sweden. After that time that building was used for educational purposes as a part of Gothenburg University but in […]

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Orust Community Centre

project by: Ondřej Zgraja keywords: Rural Programme, Communal, Re-use, Timeline The Orust Mejeri industrial building stopped serving its original purpose decades ago. Since its completion, it has been remodelled several times and undergone functional changes. The aim of this project is to find a new program for the building with respect to the existing structure. […]

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Cultural Center Orust

by: Saskia Langbein Keywords: Community Identity, Cultural Center, Re-Used Materials, Local Activities Orust Återbruk is turning into the Cultural Center of the island. It will become a meeting point for residents and visitors from all around the area. It offers a variety of activities, starting with what is already there now. The second-hand shop moves […]

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Orust Center for Plant Conservation

project by: Kajsa Engelbrektsson keywords: Biodiversity, Education, Conservation, Community, The building has a history spanning over 80 years and has undergone several transformations since. Two buildings became one, rooms changed use and the surroundings were modified to work with the current program. In this project, I’m continuing this tradition of adapting and overcoming. When the […]