헬싱키 중앙 도서관 프로젝트가 지향하는 컨셉은 다양한 어반 컨텍스트-커뮤니티, 문화, 자연 그리고 지속가능성-
가 서로간의 상호 관계를 맺으며 반응하는 장소를 구현하는데 있습니다.
이러한 장소에 촉매제 역활을 하는 건축환경은 심플한 프레임워크으로 귀결되는
건축디자인을 통한 그리드 레이어 환경을 재구성합니다. 그렇습니다. 도서관 내부는 수많은 교차 요소를
발생시키는 동시에 수많은 오픈스페이스를 동시에 형성합니다.
이렇게 다양한 오픈스페이스는 사람과 문화의 교류를 보장하는 장소로
제공되는데 이것은 자연 속 거대한 나무의 이미지를 닮아 있는 도서관의 주요한 볼륨이
물과 양분을 통하여 새로운 열매를 맺는 나무생태환경과 닮아가는데 있습니다.
이것은 거대한 디바이스로, 앞서 말한 수많은 오픈공간에서 일어나는 다양한 소셜 커뮤니티가
기반되어, 양분이 되어 거대한 도시문화로 피어나는 일련의 순차적인 반응들을
함축적인 공간 속에 담아내는 것을 살펴 볼 수 있습니다.
헬싱키에 거대한 나무 한그루가 세워지길 기대해 봅니다.
reviewed by SJ
The helsinki central library proposal by italian practice MDU architetti aims to develop through architectural and urban design, a new interpretive framework for facilitating the interplays among community, culture, nature and sustainability in the heart of helsinki. the framework is carried out following a simple but effective principle: each of the elements described above, must be opened to the interaction among people in order to enhance the establishment and preservation of a social space based on human and cultural sharing experiences. from this point of view, the project tries to close the gap between nature and culture, reinterpreting and transforming the classical image of a natural tree into an iconic device that represents a well distinguishable space where people can interact, use and produce culture. helsinki’s central library assumes the form of a tree, born in a strategic urban space, which metaphorically grows and develops, fed by all cultural and social experiences native to the human being. just as a natural tree is in continuous need of water, the 'hTree' - where h stands for human - needs culture, community life and social sharing as lifeblood. taking advantage of the valuable location, the proposal aims to create a point of reference for the citizens of helsinki and visitors through the realization of a stimulating and vivid architecture.
the 'hTree' has many key elements, including the the conception of a highly transparent, open and easily accessible space, where people can interact directly making use of the available resources of the library; the use of totally transparent low reflecting glass, guarantees an inside-out perspective while allowing best use of the available sunlight. the adoption of a new concept of library in order to create an inviting, user friendly, cozy and pleasant space, capable of attracting all possible social groups and individuals by embracing multi-perspectivity and diversity. it creates a landmark for helsinki which integrates harmoniously into the cityscape and creates the conditions for an efficient functioning of the interlaced urban flows. the ground floor is conceived as an urban square upon which the 'hTree' creates a covered space where people can meet each other, socialize and share their interests.
the design is informed by a rigorous evaluation of building energy features that take into consideration the particularities of finnish climatic conditions, using prefabricated, modular and lightweight materials such as glass and wood to facilitate construction by reducing costs and time while maximizing flexibility and user interaction with several interior layouts. its absolute transparency allows a continuous eye contact and fusion between the interior library and exterior urban space, as one would contemplate the city through the tree branches and vice versa. the building presents a double envelope creating a more protected interior suitable for a library and a second covered but semi open environment which hosts the main event spaces (cinema, the multi-purpose hall and living lab), the services, and material handling facilities. a wide lobby where the events entrances are located offers the possibility for an efficient future connection to the multi-purpose facilities located under makasiinipuisto park. interaction and shared experiences are allowed through the extensive use of glass, which defines most space limits, while large openings within the floor slabs offer full-height views and help users to orient themselves within the library space. the extensive use of technological innovation, will turn the library into a vibrant and constantly transforming building.
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