BLOG-13 CASE STUDY( Osaka castle park, Artists studios in Aberystwth)

 

OSAKA’S CASTLE PARK

LOCATION: Chuo-ku, Osaka, japan

ARCHITECT: Shuhei Endo

TYPE OF STEEL: COR-TEN STEEL

DESIGN INTENTION

Historical gathering place for people of Osaka- project is one of a series of three public restrooms planned at the important landmark for use by local residents and tourists.

CONCEPT

The architect describes this project as HALFTECTURE because it is not full enclosed; rather it is simultaneously open for convenience and closed for privacy, these openings in the structure act as source of ventilation and lighting to the toilet spaces.

Curved roof structure help attaining those convenient opening in the structure

MATERIALS USED

 Roof and wall of this building are constructed of weathering steel plates, the rusted surface of which blends into the surrounding environment.

To add a level of contrasting refinement to the composition, the booths beneath the oxidized steel roof contain glistening porcelain, stone and metal finishes.



ARTISTS STUDIOS IN ABERYSTWYTH

LOCATION: Aberystwyth, wales, UK

ARCHITECT: Heatherwick Studio

TYPE OF STEEL:  Stainless steel, crumped foil

DESIGN INTENTION:

To provide low-cost facilities for sixteen start- up arts organization for the Aberystwyth arts center, part of the university of wales. Eight smaller studios placed among the trees.

CONCEPT:

The shed like studio buildings have simple timber frames that are conceptually split down the middle and pulled apart to bring light and ventilation to the centerline, and then organized around a common entryway.

MATERIALS USED

STAINLESS STEEL: Cladding material that was thin yet durable and resistant to weather

Stainless steel were rolled to thickness measured 0.127mm specifically for this project by rolling mill from finland.

The wooden batten frames supporting the stainless steel sheets cladding– 35mm x 50mm

Rigid thermosetting polyurethane foam was sprayed onto the cladding’s inner face-this bonds it to the face of metal as well as insulates.

The reflective, polished metal exterior is also an excellent radiant energy barrier and hence the studio walls tremendously reduce all forms of heat transmission

CONDUCTION-CONVECTION- RADIATION

Gypsum and wooden studs are used in the interior finish to cover the irregular finish of the polyurethane foam and conceals them.



                                                               -MUHAMMAD

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