*싱가폴에 위치한 아트스쿨 [ WOHA ] School of the Arts

싱가폴 중심가에 위치한 아트스쿨은 전문적인 아티스트 양성을 목표로 합니다.
도심속 부족한 자연환경에 대하여 건축물 스스로가 자연을 생성하고
그것을 구축하는 건축적 패러다임을 적용함으로써 각 공간에
자연 채광과 환기를 유입합니다. 크게 수평적 볼륨으로 구축된 저층부 퍼블릭 스페이스와
수직적 볼륨 아트센터의 공간은 중앙에 위치한 커뮤니케이션 공간으로 통합및 운영됩니다.
여기에 연계된 블랙드롭과 블랭크캔버스 영역은 다시 전체 공간을 연결하는
건축적 공간요소로 작용합니다.
블랙드롭 영역은 콘서트 홀, 연극을 위한 공연장 그리고 블랙박스 극장을
연결하는 세미퍼블릭 스페이스 공간으로 각 공연공간을 버퍼해주는 동시에
자연적인 환경을 내부 유입시켜 각 공간에 커뮤니티를 연계해 주는
중요한 구심점으로 작용합니다.
블랭크캔버스 영역은 학생들의 교육을 위한 공간으로써
교육 프로그램과 각 개별 강의공간의 효율적인 연계를 목표로 합니다.
블랙드롭 영역과 마찬가지로 외부로 열려 자연환경과 내부 공간을 버퍼해주는 동시에
자연스럽게 연결해주는 구심점 역활을 수행합니다.

분절된 메스 사이에 위치한 자연은 그렇게 각 공간을 자연스럽게 연계해줍니다.
어떠한 건축적 장치보다 더 원활하게...

reviewed by SJ

 

This project is a specialist high school for the visual and performing arts. The school is located in the heart of Singapore’s Civic district, at the gateway to the Arts and Entertainment district. The school combines a high-density, inner-city school with a professional performing arts venue. The design is a new paradigm, a large, dense, perforated urban object that achieves natural light and ventilation to all areas, despite its deep dimensions.

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Architects: WOHA
Location: Zubir Said Drive, Singapore
Project Team: Wong Mun Summ, Richard Hassell, Sim Choon Heok, Chan Ee Munm, Esther Soh, Ian Donlan, Teh Tien Hwa, Alina Yeo, Kwong Lay Lay, Nixon Jose Sicat, Alen Low, Christina Ong, Evi Syariffudin, Germain Goh, Merlinda Song, Muhammad Halim Bin Wahab, Ong Ker Shing, Pamela Choo, Sabrina Foong
Project Cost: S$121 million
Project Size: 52,945.54 sqm
Completion: 2009
Photographs: Patrick Bingham-Hall

The design strategy creates two visually connected horizontal strata, a space for public communication below, and a space for safe, controlled interaction above. This strategy solves the twin objectives of porosity and communication with the public and wider arts community on the one hand, and a secure and safe learning environment on the other. The two parts are called the Backdrop and the Blank Canvas.

The Backdrop is the podium that contains a concert hall, drama theatre, black box theatre and several small informal performing spaces. Against this backdrop, the school communicates with the public realm. The high volume, naturally-ventilated informal spaces in between the performance spaces are designed around an urban short-cut, thereby allowing the public to see the activities of the school. A civic amphitheatre has been created under conserved trees, and is very popular. Architecturally, the Backdrop is designed as a faceted sculptural space, which frames the surrounding city views in new and interesting ways.

The Blank Canvas is the secured school area, and is a simple, flexible space. The metaphor suggests the open possibilities and focus on the educational content rather than the architectural frame. Three long rectangular blocks have a secured point of access yet are visually connected from all the circulation spaces, to the public areas below. This environment is simple, practical, bright, airy and is designed for maximum flexibility and sustainability. Classrooms, studios and circulation are all naturally ventilated, with dynamic visual and physical links between blocks. The green façades are environmental filters, cutting out glare and dust, keeping the rooms cool, and in combination with the acoustic ceilings, absorb traffic noise.

The School of the Arts is a “Machine for Wind”, designed to channel and intensify Singapore’s very light breezes through shaded, sheltered gathering and social spaces to provide a delightful and safe environment for children in the inner city. The breezeways in-between the blocks are designed for maximum comfort and interaction, providing spaces for different sized groups to interact and relax. The wind-directing design has proven to be successful and extremely comfortable, with constant cooling breezes despite Singapore’s low air movement, high humidity outdoor environment. The rooftop is designed as a large recreation park in the sky and incorporates a 400m running track.

The learning environment, combined with excellent teachers, curriculum and facilities, is achieving results, with students being approached by top conservatories. The professional facilities have attracted musicians such as Yo Yo Ma, who have given master classes to the children. Due to this successful outcome, the school is attracting visitors worldwide who are keen to adopt the model.

from  archdaily