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SAN Gerard - Transformation of the “Hoge rug” building Gerard, Strijp S. The urban master plan and the expressed departure points formulated within the master plan formed the starting points for the integration of new functions and the associated design for ‘Gerard’. The transformation concept for ‘Gerard’ is in line with the distinctive core values of the context, the factory buildings of the ‘Hoge rug’. These being: the strong structural basis, the structural skeleton, the modular articulation in the façade, the functionality and flexibility of the plan, wherein the structure of the building takes the lead.
The approach of the design can be referred to as a structuralist one, it has developed a grammar based on the structure of the main construction. With this grammar and by introducing air and light, it has made the building suitable to live in and created contemporary offices and commercial spaces.
The grammar can be spilt up into two subparts that focus on the transformation of the central part of the building between the two corner risalits.
Grammar 1: This grammar defines the rules for the commercial spaces and the new public passage on the ground floor and the first floor. The following elements are the building blocks of this grammar:
- north façade opened on the ground floor over 5 bays
- removal of the parapet on the north façade to increase the transparency
- amplify the elegance of the shell roofs on the south façade by removing the heavy concrete beams and parapets for maximal transparency. Accentuate the lines of the shell roofs by setting the glass façade further back.
Grammar 2: This grammar defines the rules that inform the functional transformation from an industrial building to a flexible, inspiring and contemporary building. Within which the residents can work and live in coherence. Where the individual, and sometimes, diverse needs of the (future) residents and users can be accommodated.
- Introduction of voids to the north of the new hallway over the entire height between floors two and six. Due to the large glass openings in the roof, light filters its way right into the core of the building. And with their orientation to the north, the sunlight that enters the buildings has a cooler colour.
- Introduction of two storey high patios and voids on the south side of the building. These are placed between floors two and five and will transport warm sunlight into the core of the building. Furthermore these patios and voids can double up as exterior space and are opened up to the south façade. SAN Gerard - Transformation of the “Hoge rug” building Gerard, Strijp S. The urban master plan and the expressed departure points formulated within the master plan formed the starting points for the integration of new functions and the associated design for ‘Gerard’. The transformation concept for ‘Gerard’ is in line with the distinctive core values of the context, the factory buildings of the ‘Hoge rug’. These being: the strong structural basis, the structural skeleton, the modular articulation in the façade, the functionality and flexibility of the plan, wherein the structure of the building takes the lead.
The approach of the design can be referred to as a structuralist one, it has developed a grammar based on the structure of the main construction. With this grammar and by introducing air and light, it has made the building suitable to live in and created contemporary offices and commercial spaces.
The grammar can be spilt up into two subparts that focus on the transformation of the central part of the building between the two corner risalits.
Grammar 1: This grammar defines the rules for the commercial spaces and the new public passage on the ground floor and the first floor. The following elements are the building blocks of this grammar:
- north façade opened on the ground floor over 5 bays
- removal of the parapet on the north façade to increase the transparency
- amplify the elegance of the shell roofs on the south façade by removing the heavy concrete beams and parapets for maximal transparency. Accentuate the lines of the shell roofs by setting the glass façade further back.
Grammar 2: This grammar defines the rules that inform the functional transformation from an industrial building to a flexible, inspiring and contemporary building. Within which the residents can work and live in coherence. Where the individual, and sometimes, diverse needs of the (future) residents and users can be accommodated.
- Introduction of voids to the north of the new hallway over the entire height between floors two and six. Due to the large glass openings in the roof, light filters its way right into the core of the building. And with their orientation to the north, the sunlight that enters the buildings has a cooler colour.
- Introduction of two storey high patios and voids on the south side of the building. These are placed between floors two and five and will transport warm sunlight into the core of the building. Furthermore these patios and voids can double up as exterior space and are opened up to the south façade.
Coenen Saettele Architecten - Office Philosophy | The way we work. The architectural language of Coenen Sättele Architecten is in perpetual evolution. It is formed around the context, design brief and a client tailored uniform architectural solution for both the exterior and interior. Coenen Sättele Architecten regards each client and every project as a unique task, regardless of the nature or size of the project. The daily workings of Coenen Sättele Architecten are inspired by this consistent approach towards the assignment and not by a predetermined architectural language. The office has experience with the design and realisation of diverse projects from urban planning through to furniture design. The design solutions evolve through a close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and an intense dialogue with the client. All of the, sometimes contradicting, components that affect the design are fused into a clear concept that is used as a backbone for the whole design and building process.
Collaboration and communication
We believe that the quality of our designs are the result of a consistent approach towards the design process and an intensive dialogue between clients, advisors, contractors and users. Our opinion is that close-knit communication enhances the quality of the design and helps to fuse concept and functional integration. The design team is involved from the first conceptual idea through to the final design and is responsible for the content of, and the engineering of, the project within the borders of the design brief.
The project architect is the main contact person for the client. He or she follows the process meticulously and is involved from the concept phase to the finished result and thereafter. The project architect works closely with various design disciplines to ensure that the wishes and requirements of the client are translated into a fully integrated design. During this process he / she is supported by the experienced team of Coenen Sättele Architecten. One of the key tasks of the project architect is to keep the design team inspired and motivated to achieve the desired pre-formulated result. The project architect monitors the budget and is also responsible for the progress of the planning within his / her field of experience.
The project architect and the project manager act as the linking-pin between the client and other involved advisors / design disciplines. The user is actively involved throughout the process. From the first conceptual ideas through to the final design, so that there is an optimal translation of the design brief into the realized project.
