교회, 리노베이션 하우스
네델란드 북부에 버려진 교회를 주거로 리노베이션 했어요.
저층부 회랑은 안뜰과 연결되어 훌륭한 거실로 사용되도록 계획했어요.
메자닛층을 만들어 중층에 계획된 침실 및 스터디룸으로 자연스럽게
간접광이 들어 올 수 있도록 계획하였네요.
가구 또한 엔틱한 교회의 기존 가구들을 활용해 고풍스러움과
모던함을 적절히 잘 배치하였어요.
우리도 한옥을 이렇게 현대적인 공간으로 잘 해석하여 활용한 사례들이 많지요.
굳이 나이가 먹어서 옛것이 좋아진다는 표현은 아니러니 하지만
모던함도 클래식의 힘을 따라가기에는 아직 세월적으로 버거운 것 같아요.
As the times are changing,
sometimes it is of outmost importance to maintain cultural and
religious elements which tell a story about a nation; sometimes it’s
not necessary to preserve the rituals, but the buildings that these
ceremonies were once held in. It is very common nowadays, especially
in the Northern countries that churches are left abandoned, this is
mainly because fewer people go to services these days.
Therefore, churches and other historic buildings are asked to be re-used and thus give a new program. Specifically, in The Netherlands there are hundreds of empty churches which have altered their function and are now given a new program, such is the case with St. Jakobus in Utrecht.
The purpose of the re-use of the church was to re-evaluate this
distinguished monument with as little architectural interventions as
possible to transform it into a spacious residence.
St. Jakobus stands unobtrusively as it blends in with
the surrounding topography and architectural scene. The church
ceremonies and its general operation stopped in 1991; ever since and
until 2007 the church was used as a showroom for antique furniture, as
well as a meeting place for small concerts. According to the former
use interior alterations had been made in order to support the program,
such was the construction of a large mezzanine floor. The mezzanine
floor was an important factor in the reconstruction process for Zecc Architects as they had to modify this construction in order to enlarge the spatial qualities in the church. The mezzanine floor was
partially removed so to emphasize the interesting sightlines and allow
for abundant natural light to enter to the ground floor.
Beneath the altered floor rooms have been created which host the
bedrooms, a study room and a bathroom. Indirect daylight is entered
through voids in the floor and in the walls thus allowing for abundant
natural light. The vacant spaces which have been formed act as a kind
of an inner patio which forms boundaries for the living areas.
The new and modern residential volume has been constructed in such a
manner that it is completely detached from the existing church
structure. This new detached structure is now regarded as a new
‘temporary’ construction within this historical monument. This volume
can be demolished at any given time if the residential church is to
change its function. The circulation of the residence flows through
the temporary volume and connects the open front with the rear of the
church where the church alter once stood. In the back the kitchen is
arranged, whereby the kitchen block is standing on its own, the old
church pews have been reused by Zecc
to create the dining table. Overall, the volume, as well as the
retained fixtures and detailing have allowed for the church features to
dominate within the interiors while on the other hand the fact that
this church is used as a residence is stated clear.
Zecc Architects
modified the church as little as possible; they maintained the existing
wooden floor, the stained glass windows and the old doors while they
repaired whatever was necessary. The new white floor construction is
kept free from the church walls, columns and arches. The sleek stucco
volume is constructed from steel, wood and sheet material. Closed
parapets guide sightlines and embrace the places of living. Glass
surfaces in the volume constantly offer another insight of fragments in
the church. Moreover, they reflect historical elements, which creates a
fusion of old and new.
All in all, Zecc Architects have transformed this historical building into a unique single dwelling; it is important that St. Jakobus church was
not divided into smaller units which would have eventually destroyed
the spaciousness as well as the layout. Furthermore, the architectural
layout of this residence has been treated in such a manner so that
future conversions are possible; under any new circumstance the
historical St. Jakobuskerk church can easily be converted into a public
building, or even be re-used as a church.
Project: Church conversion into a residence in Utrecht
Location: Bemuurde Weerd, Utrecht – The Netherlands
Client: Private
Project Team: Zecc Architects > Marnix van der Meer, Bart Kellerhuis, René de Korte & Steven Nobel
Contractor: Rietveld interieurbouw b.v.
Furniture: Springers wonen
Program: Residential church XL
Floor area: Ca. 475 m2
Period: 2007 - 2009
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