The Courtyard 休閒空間 by Nischal Abhaykumar is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2019 A' Design Award 銅獎 in 建築、樓宇及結構設計 Competition Category.
銅建築· 2019
The Courtyard 休閒空間
Client: M9 Design Studio
A' Design Award 銅獎 Winner in 建築 Category
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About The Courtyard 休閒空間
「庭院」係一座專為社區聚會而設計嘅休閒兼活動建築。呢座兩層高嘅建築物平面呈長方形,設有平頂天台、瓦楞金屬牆身同埋低碳鋼框架結構。一樓嘅多功能活動空間由瓦楞聚碳酸酯外牆包圍,既可將自然光引入室內,又可作為圍蔽之用。外牆內側掛有紋理布簾,方便喺舉行表演活動時調節光線。室內方面,黑色噴漆鋼樑、外露嘅波紋鋼板天花,以及混凝土同木材鋪成嘅地板,全部都刻意保留外露,呈現原始工業質感。透過採用量產組件,唔單止有效控制成本,更將整體施工期縮短至75日。
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award 銅獎
The Courtyard 休閒空間是 A' Design Award 銅獎得主，這是授予以創造力、獨創性和敏銳見長的傑出設計的極具聲望的認可。銅獎得主是技藝嫻熟、創意驚人的作品，印證了其設計師豐富的經驗、想像力與機智。預計The Courtyard 休閒空間將成為一件備受推崇、令人欽佩且被珍愛的物品，兼具顯著的專業性與創新性。這件贏得 A' Design Award 銅獎的設計融入藝術、科學、設計和技術領域的最佳實踐，並因注重細節而出類拔萃。The Courtyard 休閒空間出色地滿足需求，觸動渴望，迷住情感，並吸引好奇心。
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The aim was to create a unique building using mass-produced components – cheap price and with short execution timeline. Rectangular in plan, the two-storey building features a flat roof, corrugated metal walls and a mild steel frame. Corrugated polycarbonate sheet facade encases the multi-purpose event space on the first floor. Thin and translucent material is used to replace the regular exterior walls, where natural light can be maximised in the interior space.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Built-up area - 3500 sqft. (New building only)
Site area - 6000 sqft. - Tags
- Adaptive re-use, modern, industrial, old and new, polycarbonate box
- Production Technology
- A steel structure made up of I-beams is on show inside the building and has been painted black. Deck sheet ceilings are left exposed, while the floors encompass a mixture of concrete and timber.
- Design Challenge
- The designated space earlier comprised of a single two-storey building along with a courtyard, set in the client’s grandparents’ house. It is almost a 50-year-old residence along with a garden café that was utilised for events. In the absence of a dedicated space for various functions, the setting of the space was informal and could not generate much revenue. In order to fill the gaps in the existing design, a new structure was introduced and made sure that it would not overpower the older one in height or by use of materials.
- Research
- Public space is and has been an integral part of communities, serves as a location for people to meet, relax and exchange ideas - refreshment of ones mind or body after work that amuses or stimulates. Informal open recreational space is that which provides opportunities for more passive recreational pursuits. It may also have a scope for informal play. Participation in recreation is regarded as being essential in contributing to people's well being.
- Inspiration
- The site previously formed part of the garden of a house occupied by the clients' grandparents. The design of the new building was intended to minimise its impact on this existing house, both during and after its construction. A desire to maintain a connection with the existing house informed the decision to keepas much of the existing garden area as possible, and to position the entrance to the new building so it opens onto this space.
- Project Duration
- The building was completed in June 2018 and the duration of construction was 75 days.
- Operation Flow
- The inside of this polycarbonate sheet facade is lined by rich textured drapes to control the amount of natural light inside during specific shows and events. Windows are made from the same material as the walls, so they don't offer any additional light but can be opened to let fresh air into the building. At night, lights glowing from within transform the building into a huge light-box along the streetscape.
- Team Members
- Nischal Abhaykumar
Jesal Pathak
Preethi B Raju
Karamveer Singh - Image Credits
- Shamanth Patil Photography
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