INTERWOVEN:
SPACES BETWEEN SPACES
In dense existing urban centers these weaving techniques create an exciting opportunity to interact with existing structures and stitch together an architecture in voids and non spaces, creating new expressive ambiguity adapted to the rigidity of the building stock, all while avoiding mass demolition and construction issues. Thus leading to a sustainable intervention and thereby weaving together differing layers of the urban context into a cohesive architectural moment.
In response to the craft and site, the project was driven by 3 main objectives: 1. Stitch together the diverse community through a central public market. 2. Challenge the rectilinear flow forced by the BCN Cerda Block via multi-level circulation bridges. 3. Interact cohesively with existing building stock through weave and sub frame to create architecture between spaces.
A series of studies to illustrate how pedestrian flow works from important local areas and transportation areas to the site. Extracting this info I mapped out the flow paths to and through my immediate site to design the market plan and massing layout.
A series of moves in response to the site, and existing structure results in a transitory market space of organically shaped market stalls and a rigid set of central stalls. As the weave structure interacts with the existing frame a secondary level is created above the market as a means of public gathering and interaction with e weave beyond the market.
The weave works with a timber subframe to create columns and structure where existing structures cannot. The subframe in the most straightforward sense provides the necessary structure for the weave to operate as an architecture, but also also allows the weave to create dynamic formal expressions These columns start to form the basis for the main market space, as well as the public space above and multi level circulation bridges.
Each weave based on its structural and permeable properties is used in specific parts of the woven membrane. The use of the 4 different weave types, in different areas allows for more structural spaces to walk upon, or areas of greater porosity allowing for a connection between the two levels, and different levels of light permeation.
