New life for Kras, the former factory complex
Brno, 2015
LOCATION
The complex is located in the Old Brno, a typical inner periphery of Brno. It is placed between the city center and the Pisarky villa residential area, creating a zone of transformation from the bustling city to the calm zone. Most of the area occupies the Brno Exhibition Centre bounded by the Svratka river on the south.
URBAN CONCEPT
Kras, the former factory lined with a barrier of higher buildings, a heating plant and a chimney
dividing the territory into blocks respecting the scale of the existing buildings
partly in addition to the city blocks, partly have solitary character as the nearby Exhibition Centre
the main function is housing supplemented by public functions
The area is available for cars by a primary road. Parking is on the terrain and underground, too.
The pedestrian zone continues to the public space and an observation tower rises above.
BUILDING PROPOSAL
KOMA modular system
The modular KOMA system is a complex building system.
Spatial arrangement
We use advantages of the modular construction. We place to the regular grid of the KOMA units units with specific functions. The specific units are distinct by colour and sometimes they are sticked out from the basic structure. Cantilevers aren´t problem with the system of frames witch could by built like a simple game.
FUNCTION AND LAYOUT
KO- working
Shared workspace for independent professionals or cooperation for different persons. Freelancers have the possibility to observe normal working hours and have their own working enviroment.There can use rentable conference rooms, workshop rooms or use the space for lectures or exhibitions.
Level 1
Level 2
KO- housing
New way of living that emphasizes relationships between people and at the same time preserves independence.
Concept of privacy
Sleeping capsules
They ensure privacy and are the place where you can be undisturbed by others. They include secure storage and allow tenants to charge their electronic devices.
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Level 6
Street elevation
Courtyard elevation
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