PROJECT

Multipurpose multistorey infill building on Mejlgade 37, Århus

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THE AIM AND THE OUTCOME OF THE SEMESTER

The goal of the seventh semester was to elaborate drawings of the building, designed by architect Jørn Schutze, for Project proposal, Regulatory project and Tender design phases. The main architectural idea is to create a modern-looking city house that would fulfil multiple purposes and combine residential floor, offices and public space (a café or a shop). The shape and choice of materials and surfaces are atypical for Aarhus center and is meant to become a part of a bigger development of a socially sustainable neighborhood with contemporary approach to buildings, their functions and surroundings.

To solve the building and update its proposal from 2011, an Outline proposal scrutiny and building component, fire, sound, accessibility, daylight, static analyses were held. They allowed to find solutions to the most complicated parts of the project: steel load-bearing structure, fire demands, sound isolation, accessibility. Another challenge was pathways for communications and their intersection with steel beams and each other. Solving connection details for original and previously unknown components was a great tool for further developing of critical thinking and ability to solve problems. During Tender design for Blacksmith trade, all possible connections for the trade were solved and structural calculations were completed. 

In the end of the semester I realized that working alone can be as beneficial as working as a group. While working alone, I was bearing responsibility for each and every chosen component, detail and decision that was made. I've spend much more time for analyses and full assessment of the building for it's functionality, buildability and fitting into modern regulations. And I enjoyed it just as working as a part of a united and aspiring team.

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