Adaptable Architecture Gallery

The Push-Pull Cubes create a new silhouette for London, reflecting the existing spectacular cityscape. Water cubes penetrate the surface of the Thames River and define new public spaces in the centre of London, with new points of attraction above and below the water level.

Program: Adaptable Architecture Gallery
Client: Architectum
Scope: Design Concept, Competition
Location: Themse, London
GFA: 1400 qm
Height / Width / Length: 16 m / 22 m / 51 m
Site Area: 45 km
Year: 2008
Team: Till Speetzen, Sven Pfeiffer

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As an exhibition space the emphasis lies on flexible use. A system of standard elements is provided to create auditorium scenarios and a leisure surface. The artist can use the outdoor courtyard, the interior spaces projection tower to present small sculpture-like objects as well as large installations and media projects.

Axonometry

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Conceptual Diagrams

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1. By pushing and pulling, negative and positive volumes with different atmosphäres are created.
2. New Views connect the citz and the different areas of the cubes.

 

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3. An underground exhibition space connects the outdoor courtyard and the projektion cube.
4. A catwalk of different views.

 

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5. Access is provided by a docking platform. The platform is towed to the cubes and can be reached by a shuttle service leaving from one of the piers.
6. A changing path cuts through the different exhibition spaces and ends in the cafe on the topfloor.