1. DIS Architecture + Design • Assignment 2 Fall 2014
In her book `Old Buildings, New Forms,´ Françoise Bollack divides adaptive reuse projects into five categories and illustrates each
with a diagram (from left to right): wraps, weavings, juxtapositions, parasites, and insertions.
Suzuki House, Bolles + Wilson
Nordvest Object Gallery
Urban Infill in an Urban Context
FA14 • Architecture Foundation Studio
Assignment 2 • Architecture and Design Transformed
Faculty • Marie-Louise Holst • Eva Grell Frederiksen

2. DIS Architecture + Design • Assignment 2 Fall 2014
Assignment • Objectives • Site Analysis • Program
Korteknie Stuhlmacher Architecten
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Assignment
You are to design a small object gallery that shows local Danish designer items such
as ceramics, jewelry, glass, and timberworks. There are many small local designers
in the area and the object gallery will be run on a collective basis. Furthermore, the
gallery should add a sculptural gesture to the park and work as a hub that invites
people to use the park and help create a more safe area by night.
Objectives
The primary objective of this assignment is to explore issues of context in an urban
setting through the design of an infill building in Copenhagen’s Nordvest area.
Learning Objectives
• To diagram, understand, and respond to an urban environment
• To explore connections between context/building, building/program, program/
users with respect to issues of functions, materiality, light, and scale.
• To transform a design concept into a concrete architectural proposal without
losing the spirit of the initial concept
Site
The site is located in the more multicultural and gritty part of Copenhagen just on
the border between Nørrebro and Nordvest. It is set in one of the arches under
the raised railway a short distance from Nørrebro station. The arches are facing a
small rundown public park and the surrounding buildings are a mixed typology of
residential and factory buildings. Most of the arches are currently closed off, so no
connections under the railway are possible.
The area around Nørrebro station is currently undergoing a huge transformation with
the new metro being built. The plan for the park is that it will become a place for
urban farming and recreation, while the arches will create new connections between
Nørrebro and Nordvest .
Site analysis in diagrams (studio 1-2)
The site analysis will occur in small teams of 2 students per group. Each group will
carry out one aspect of the site analysis (1-4, listed below). Each group will then
present their analysis results in a diagrammatic form in the studio, and the four
presentations will establish an “analysis library” for the studio.
1. Movement and Connectivity. Record all movements through, around, and
across the site, including bicycles, cars and pedestrians. Record all activity
occurring in the public realm, i.e. seating areas, sport, or event areas, etc.
Present your findings in color-coded diagrams.
2. Climate. Record the sun path over the site and account for seasonal changes
in light penetration and shadows. Also record the wind exposure and noise
conditions relative to the immediate context.
3. Landmark, Views, and Features. Record all particular landmark features, e.g.
Church spires, gable ends, etc. by cutting key sections though the site and
draw an outline elevation in order to record local architectural styles. Record
the key views into the site and from the site looking out.
4. Proportions. Record key spatial dimensions and proportions, such as space
between buildings (street width) and building heights. Cut key sections across
and along the site, and remember to add a human scale indication.
Program
The footprint of the building is approximately 8.2 meters long, 8 meters
deep, and 4.5-5.5 meters high. The new gallery should consist of ground
floor + 1 mezzanine level + a covered outdoor area.
At a minimum, the following elements and spatial allotments are required:
• Gallery area with front desk
• Take away coffee booth to serve park and gallery visitors
• Kitchenette
• Toilet
• Exhibition space and display furniture for gallery objects
It is expected that the program is challenged and adjusted.
Chillida Sculpture
Tango

3. DIS Architecture + Design • Assignment 2 Fall 2014
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Presentation Requirements • Evaluation • Submission
Presentation Requirements
• Statement of intent
• Site analyses
• Diagrams
• Siteplan 1:200 / 1:500
• Plans 1:50 (optional)
• Model 1:50
• Model photos/3D
Make sure to argue for the decisions you have made, and show this in your process.
Process models from each week are required for presentation.
Evaluation Criteria
• Daily work in the studio (process and engagement)
• Response to context
• Development of concept
• Resolution of program
• Design process (models are required for each studio class)
• Coherency
• Completeness
• Communication/Preparation for studio class
Evaluation is based on daily work in studio (process) 40% and final presentation
60%. Evaluation criteria are outlined in detail in the grading rubrics for process and
presentation which are included in the course syllabus.
Any plots submitted after 9:00 or failure to complete presentation material by 22:00
on the due date of the assignment will be marked down 1/3 letter from the process
grade.
Submission Format
Nametags
A nametag will be provided by the AD office, please place this on the top right hand
corner of your board.
Submission
To avoid plotter backup and breakdowns, we offer to plot your boards for you (any-thing
larger than A3). If you would like the AD staff to plot your board, please submit
it to AD Documents by 09:00 February 26th.
Submit to the folder:
AD_Documents > To_AD_Department > SP13 > Asn_1_Plot_Submissions
File Size
No file over 10 megabytes will be plotted! Files MUST be in PDF format!
Please be aware that the maximum plot size 105cmx150cm. Make sure your file size
fits within these dimensions! Keep in mind the boards we provide for pin-up are
120cm x 120cm.
Saving
Save your file as your first name, underscore, your last name, followed by the size of
your plots, as well as the number of plots.
For example: emma_sullivan_105cmx120cm_1of1.pdf
PLEASE FOLLOW THIS FORMAT TO AVOID PLOTTING DELAYS
Plotting on your own
If you miss the 09:00 submission deadline, or if you choose to plot on your own,
please be patient and wait for the submitted plots to finish printing before you begin.
Site
Storefront NYC, Architect Steven Holl

4. DIS Architecture + Design • Assignment 2 Fall 2014
Schedule
Rucksack House, by Stefan Eberstadt
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Day Date Time Topic
Tue Sep 02 13:15 - 14:45 Studio with Faculty
Introduction to assignment,
site analysis, and precedents
15:00 - 17:00 Site Visit with Faculty
Note: For the next studio sessions bring
1mm grey cardboard and glue. The site
model will be built in this material.
All models should be present at all studio
sessions.
Fri Sep 05 13:15 - 17:00 Studio with Faculty
Presentation of site analysis + precedents
Group pin up analysis of site and context.
All students pin up and present two A3
sheets (horizontal format) with precedent
studies.
Start building site model (1:50) in groups.
Sep 08 -
Sep 09 See Core Course Week Schedule
Tue Sept 09 12:00 - 18:00 Studio with Faculty in Helsingør
Pin up of 3 concept diagrams / sketches
Sept 11 -
Sept 13 Western Denmark Short Tour
Tue Sep 16 13:15 - 17:00 Studio with Faculty
Pin up of 2 models 1:50
The models should be placed in the site
model. Each concept should clearly state
how the program is adjusted and which
precendent is used.
Wed Sep 17 13:15 - 14:30 Introduction to AD Long Tour
Locations: Tour Z - V7.41
Tour V - V10.A11
Tour Y - V7.Basement
Tour W - V10.D11
Fri Sep 19 13:15 - 17:00 Studio with Faculty
Pin up board layout 1:10
Pin up of 1 developed 1:50 sketch models
Placed in site model
Photoshop / Model photo Tutorial
See Blackboard for more information
Tue Sep 23 13:15 - 17:00 Studio with Faculty
Desk crit. All models, drawings, and 3D.
Should be 98% finished for comments.
Thu Sep 25 08:30 - 17:00 Assignment 2 Presentations
Locations: TBA (See Blackboard)
Fri Sep 26 08:30 - 17:00 Assignment 2 Presentations
Locations: TBA (See Blackboard)
New addition to excisting structure / KADK
Sou Fujimoto
Bird, Designer Kristian Vedel