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Reprogramming

SydenhamTM Bouchier


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This work was done in january 2014 as co

Studio Christchurch. Its aim is to explore

an urban and/or architectural plan for Sy

a suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand.

Special thanks go out to Camia Young an

the staff of Studio Christchurch for their

continued support and encouragement.

Reprogramm

SydenhamTM Bouchier


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Introduction

Sydenham is beautiful. It may be a w

of concrete and steel, but its industr

nature has led to a complex urban fa

is evidence of a culture that has bee

may continue to be of vital importan

development for greater Christchurc

Reprogramming Sydenhamis abou

embracing this heritage, and inspirin

futures with the physical and histori

material that constitute the area tod


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Motivation

Over the course of a more than a cen

Sydenhams industrial activity has re

in a pattern that is like a work of art.

this maze of warehouses and roads

immense potential as an inspirator f

new forms of development, thus des

to be cherished and built upon.

The re-use of existing structures wou

be environmentally responsible too,

vasts amounts of energy (and mone

are saved by breaking the cycle of

demolition and reconstruction.


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Strategy

Guiding this project will be design st

that uses what is already present, ad

material only if it makes spatial sens

potentially enables new types of occ

First, an entire block would be stripp

lightweight materials to reveal its str

base. Then, spatial complexitywou

introduced that is guided by existing

and foundations. Finally, major truss

would be reconfiguredto create new

typologies and better natural lighting

making new types of use a real possi

Existing project site

Stripped down

Spatial complexity

New roof typologies


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Structure

New spaces within old

spaces create more

defined floorplans

Reconfiguration

of trusses result in

new roof typologies

and better lighting

Flying walkways

connect previously

seperated buildings


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Program

Primarily, the goal of this design stra

enable the growth of any form of oc

in Sydenham, be it housing, a marke

a farm. Whatever society wills, this s

only exists to accomodate, rather th

But for the purposes of this paper, a

proposed that is rooted in Sydenham

as a place of creation. Blurring the li

business and education, it would en

individuals from diverse background

interests to realize product ideas in a

environment with all the facilities th

A Center for Art & Technology.


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Plan

Shared workspace

Computer lab

Electric engineering

Audio room

Atelier

Metal workshop

Engine works / Junkyard

Timber workshop

Conference room

Study

3D printing & milling

RoboticsLecture theater

Foyer

Reception / Exhibition space

Leisure in upper walkway

Public workshops

Cafeteria

Gardens

Testing ground

Outdoor exhibition

Leisure / sports

N

10m 20m


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Reconfiguredsteel truss

Existing concretefoundation New

insulated roof

New timber frameinternal wall

Section

Pratt trusswalking bridge Existing

cinder block wallfilled with soil


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Interior impression

Shared workspace


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Exterior Impressio

Testing grounds &outdoor exhibition space


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Conclusion

The point of this work is not so muc

proposing a design as it is about find

new ways of doing things. This may

all sorts of outcomes, but always bu

on that which is already built. Syden

with its interesting pattern of concre

steel, roads and warehouses, would

for this kind of development. It could

applied throughout the area, over th

of several decades, and become as s

inspired as the base on which it is bu

Sydenham is beautiful;

lets not throw that away.


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