Spacelab KunsthausGraz
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PETER COOK &
COLIN FOURNIER
P R E E D E N E S T U D Y
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2003GRAZ, AUSTRIA
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PETER COOK
COLIN FOURNIERGRAZ, AUSTRIA, 2003
H Y B R I D I Z T I O N
S T R U C T U R L S Y S T E M S
S T R U C T U R L S K I N
The structure for the exhibition spaces is held
within the steel frame in the skin. This allows the space
to remain unobstructed by columns, giving absolute
freedom to the plan of the exhibits. The skin spans a
distance up to 60m.
Below the exhibition spaces, the freeflowing
public space is enclosed by a thin curtain wall of glass,
giving the space a feeling of transparency. This space
uses a more conventional piloti and brace beam
system, and in fact, it is the foundation for the free-formstructure above. The same rigid floor system that
resists the thrust from above, acts as a brace linking
the columns at the ground floor.
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PUBLIC GATHERING SPACE
(1) ART EXHIBITION SPACE
(2) CAMERA AUSTRIA INSTITUTE
(3) THIENFELD PALACE
CITY VIEWING PLATFORM
ART EXHIBITION SPACE
C I T Y V I E W I N G P L AT F O R M
T H I E N F E L D
P A L A C E
4TH FLOOR
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H Y B R I D I Z T I O N
P R O G R M D I V I S I O N
The KUNSTHAUS houses a variety of programs.
What makes the museum space unique is the lack of a
permanent collection. The galleries [1] were designed
to house travelling exhibits, as well as serve the otherart institutions within Graz, and the rest of Austria.
In addition to art exhibition, the KUNSTHAUS
hosts CAMERA AUSTRIA [2], an independant research
program exploring photography as an art medium and
historical tool. The research facilities are located above
the public floor at grade and within the bottom floors of
the curved structure.
The complex also is linked to historical
architecture in the THIENFELD PALACE [3]. This is
one of Austria's first steel structures, and has been
restored as part of the museum support facilities.
The excavated levels house a parking complexwhich was constructed primarily to serve the nearby
commercial area, though the Kunsthaus staff will use
these spaces for their needs as well.
Two other traditional buildings [4,5] are part of
the complex, and at this time do not serve a direct
museum function, yet once refurbished, will house
cafes and other public entertainment spaces.
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C A M E
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COLIN FOURNIERGRAZ, AUSTRIA, 2003
ART EXHIBITION SPACE
C I T Y V I E W I N G P L AT F O R M
E X H I B I T I O N
S U P P O R T
4TH FLOOR
ENTRY
ENTRY
T RA N S C
A LA T O R
( P I N )
PUBLIC READING AREA
SUPPORT
S U P P O R T
F U T U R E
P U
B L I C
E N T E R T A I N M E N T
T RA N S C
A LA T O R (
P I N )
1ENTRY LEVELPIN ENTERS TOP EXHIBITION SPACE
H Y B R I D I Z T I O N
P R O G R M D I V I S I O N
THE SHARP CONTRAST OF FORM ON THE
EXTERIOR BLOCKS MELT AWAY WITH THE DESIGN
OF THE INTERIOR CIRCULATION. A TRANSPORTER- ESCALATOR CALLED THE "PIN'' GRADUALLY
MOVES VISITORS TO THE EXHIBITION HALLS
WHILE ALLOWING THEM TO SURVEY OVER THE
VARIOUS SPACES. tHIS CONTINUES THROUGH
THE LOWER EXHIBITION SPACE, GIVING A UNIQUE
OVERVIEW TO THE PRESENTED ARTWORK.
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H Y B R I D I Z T I O N
E N C L O S U R E S Y S T E M
Although the KUNSTHAUS complex connects with more traditional structures,
it is the striking form of the structural skin that creates the most excitement.
The design incorporates a triangular brace system, and hexagonal ports which
grow to self structured nozzles. These tilted extrusions act as light ports
bringing northern light into the exhibition halls. They also serve to highlight
the history of Graz, by their orientation to traditional heritage monuments, such
as the Clock Tower atop the Schlossberg.
In addition to the skin's structural role at the exhibition spaces, the designers
created multiple uses and multiple definitions for the "skin" beyond the
traditional role as merely the enclosure system.
This skin is a complex layering of form and systems, yet its construction is
made of typical materials, and is conventionally detailed resulting in a much
lower cost than would be assumed. The interior tensile layer forms easily to
the steel frame, while the acrylic panels are attached with a conventional pin
system.
The skin does have an added media function. 930 circular fluorescent bulbsare placed behind the acrylic panels, forming what could be described a very
large very low resolution grayscale bitmap matrix. Each bulb can be controlled
independently, for intensity and duration. The skin can then be programmed
for signage, or for a programmed media exhibit.
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H Y B R I D I Z T I O N
U R B N C O N N E C T I O N
The KUNSTHAUS is part of a greater community effort to revitalize the citycenter, by promotion of arts and cultural events. The complex is wellcoordinated to act as the bridge into the district. The public spaces createa flow into the surrounding spaces, drawing in berger and visitor alike.
The models to theleft illustrate theconnectivity thestructure wouldhave with the
surroundingbuildings, asthese structuresare incorporatedinto the program. The measuredfacades of thetraditional Austrianbuildings act as
music bars uponwhich the newform is composed. The city of Grazcelebrates a richhistory of the AvantGard, andwelcomed the newform as a
compliment to theirTyroleanconservatism. The form seemsstrangly like anartificial heartbeing inserted intothe city, to give it are-birth, and new
life. The City hastaken charge ofthis project incoordination with alarge scalerevitalization effort.It could then besaid that theconnection to an
artificial heart isaccurate indeed.
Graz City revitalization corridor
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H Y B R I D I Z T I O N
P R O J E C T I N F O R M T I O N
Formal name of Project:Kunsthaus GrazLocation:Graz, Austria
Gross square footage:141,007 sq. ft.
Total construction cost:$50 Million
Owner:City of Graz
Architect: ARGE KunsthausMariahilferstrasse 18010 Graz, Austria
ARGE Kunsthaus is the joint veture between:
– spacelab cook-fournier GmbH –Architektur Consult –Bollinger+Grohmann
Bibliography:
Architectural Record Jan 2004: KUNSTHAUS GRAZ. p 146article by Liane LeFaivre
ARCspace Foundation website: www.arcspace.comarticle: Spacelab Cook-Fourier, Kunsthaus Graz
Graz, Austria City website: www.graz03.atarticle by Peter Pakesch, Artistic Director of the RegionalMuseum, Joanneum: Kunsthaus Graz, A Friendly Alien.
photo: M Nicol
photo: Paul Raftney
photo: Paul Ott
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PUBLIC READING AREA
GROUND FLOOR
CITY OBSERVATION "NEEDLE"FOURTH LEVEL
UPPER EXHIBITION SPACE
FOURTH LEVEL
A
B
CD
A B C
D
LOWER EXHIBITION SPACE
THIRD LEVEL
H Y R I D I Z T I O N
S P T I L O R G N I Z T I O N
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H Y B R I D I Z T I O N
3THIRD LEVEL 4FOURTH LEVEL
C A I ADMINIST R AT IO N
SERVICE
CORE
C I R C U L A T I O N T O
E X H I B I T S
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CIRCU-
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F R O M B E L O W
SERVICE
CORE
CIRCU-
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F R O M B E L O W
EXHIBITION
SPACE EXHIBITION
SPACE
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D E C K
P R O G R M G G R E G T I O N
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H Y B R I D I Z T I O N
1ENTRY LEVEL 2SECOND LEVEL
SHOPGALLERY
READING
CAFE
ENTRY
ENTRY
SUPPORT /
SERVICE CORE
C I R C U L A T I O N T O E X H I B
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C A I- MEDIA
EXHIBITS
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CIRCU-
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PUBLIC
SUPPORT /
SERVICE CORE
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CIRCU-
LATION
CHILDREN'S
EXHIBITS
TRAVELING EXHIBITS
C A I- MEDIA
EXHIBITS
ADMINIST R AT IO N
T O T H I R D L
E V E L
P R O G R M G G R E G T I O N