GLÄNTAN A modular housing system designed in coherence with nature.

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GLÄNTAN

A modular housing system designed in coherence with nature.

Photo: Klara Bergström

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Klara Bergström, Studio 3 BA Project, Spring 2020 Umeå School of Architecture

FOREST

MOUNTAIN

AGRICULTURE

WATER

MINE

BUILT

Sweden Kiruna

FOREST AREAS

In Sweden and Kiruna

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THE CITY

Kiruna + nature

Surroundings Modularity

Foundation Materiality Community

N

Source of base map: © Lantmäteriet and Google Maps

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SITE SELECTION

Location in the city

N

Source of base map: © Lantmäteriet and Google Maps

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N

SITE SELECTION

Chosen site

Demolition line 2033

Source of base map: © Lantmäteriet and Google Maps

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SITE SELECTION

N

Site zoom in Source of base map: © Lantmäteriet and Google Maps

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SITE SELECTION

N

NATURE AREA

SITE

Nature areas Source of base map: © Lantmäteriet and Google Maps

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SITE SELECTION

N

NATURE AREA

RESIDENTIAL AREA

SITE

Residential area Source of base map: © Lantmäteriet and Google Maps

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SITE SELECTION

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NATURE AREA

NEW CITY CENTRE RESIDENTIAL AREA

SITE

City centre Source of base map: © Lantmäteriet and Google Maps

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SITE ANALYSIS

Working with existing condition

AREA TYPES

BUILT

NATURAL MAP

URBAN STRATEGY

VEGETATION SUNLIGHT

GREEN CONNNECIOT

ROAD AS BORDER

EXPANDED RESIDENTI AL

AREA RESIDENTIAL

AREA

GREEN AREA

SITE

NEW CITY CENTRE

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October January April July

Source of base map: © Lantmäteriet and Google Maps

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SITE PHOTOS

Photos: Klara Bergström

“This photograph of the site have been removed in this publication

due to copyright reasons”

“This photograph of the site have been removed in this publication

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Anthropocene

Topics of investigation

Technology Industrialism

History

Economy

The material

Environmental impact

Qualities

Limits

Knowledge

Foundation

Surroundings Materials Community

Forestry

Heritage

The work of the hand

Future methods

The user

TRÄ- byggnadsmaterial förr och nu

Qualities of the past

What to preserve and

what to alter?

What can we learn

from history?

Living with nature

How can we strengthen

the bond between

nature and humans?

Future technology

How does technology

affect the way we

treat nature?

The natural material

Svenska trähus

PDF Våra hus - Västerbottens museum

References

Questions

Modularity and flexibility

RESEARCH AGENDA

Concept and materiality

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Name: Västerbottensgård

Origin: Traditional swedish housing

Architect: Various

Description: Västerbottensgårdar was one of the most common housing types in Sweden.

Categories: Self-building/Tradition/Heritage/Answering to certain needs/Technology

CASE STUDY

Investigating traditional Swedish housing

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SPACES AND SIZES

Decomposing the farmhouse

Source: www.vbm.se/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/1984_3_4.pdf

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SPACES AND SIZES

Decomposing the farmhouse

Photo: Sune Jonsson Photo: Sune Jonsson

Photo: Sune Jonsson

Photo: Anna Blom

“These photographs picturing the life in Västerbottensgården have been removed in this publication

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MOVABLE HOUSES

Decomposing the farmhouse

Photo: Sofia Roström Andersson Photo: Kjell Törmä

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TYPOLOGY IN KIRUNA

Decomposing the farmhouse

Hjalmar Lundbohmsgården

B1

Source: www.kiruna.se/globalassets/hjalmarlundbohmklar.pdf

“These photographs picturing the examples of Västerbottensgården in

Kiruna have been removed in this publication due to copyright reasons”

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THE SPACES

Decomposing the farmhouse

3,5 m 3,5 m 4,5 m

3 m 5 m

2 m

Source:

www.vbm.se/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/1984_3_4.pdf

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Source: http://www.utzonphotos.com/guide-to-utzon/projects/sectional-housing-system-espansiva

CASE STUDY 2

Investigating modularity

Name: Espansiva Sectional Housing System

Origin: Hollebaek, Denmark 1969

Architect: Jørn Utzon

Description: Adaptable, sectional housing system designed to offer complete freedom of

choice regarding house planning. Can be extended and altered over time and

be partof larger housing complexes. Timber beam structure.

Categories: Self-building / Adaptable/ Pre-fabricated/Extendable/Technology/Wood materials

“These photographs of the Espansiva project have been removed in this publication due to copyright reasons”

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MERGING CASE STUDIES

Modular system from farmhouse

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HOUSE MEETS NATURE

Modules and surroundings

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Modules Outer walls Inner walls

Windows and doors Connecting to path Interior plan

Ground floor 1st floor

CATALOGUE OF MODULES

Spaces, walls and roofs

Normal wall height

Gable roof

Gable roof - other direction

Shorter wall height System of walls

Shed roof System of roofs

Shed roof - other direction

3,5 m 3,5 m

4,5 m 5 m 3 m

2 m

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3,5 m 2 m

3,5 m 3 m

4,5 m

5 m

Can house many activities at once

Suitable for main spaces

Can house 1 activity

Suitable as storage/bathrooms

Can house 1-2 activities

Suitable as more private spaces

Medium module Small module

Large module

MODULES AND PROGRAMME

Spaces for activities

Living room

Dining space/Social space

Kitchen

Bedroom

Green house

Storage

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MODULES AND PROGRAMME

Spaces for activities

3,5 m 2 m

3,5 m 3 m

4,5 m

5 m

Can house many activities at once

Suitable for main spaces

Can house 1 activity

Suitable as storage/bathrooms

Can house 1-2 activities

Suitable as more private spaces

Medium module Small module

Large module

Bedroom

Storage

Dining space/Social space

Kitchen

Bathroom

Toilet

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MODULES AND PROGRAMME

Spaces for activities

3,5 m 2 m

3,5 m 3 m

4,5 m

5 m

Can house many activities at once

Suitable for main spaces

Can house 1 activity

Suitable as storage/bathrooms

Can house 1-2 activities

Suitable as more private spaces

Medium module Small module

Large module

Bathroom

Toilet

Bedroom

Storage

Kitchen

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ASSEMBLED MODULES

Spaces and roofs

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Platta på mark

Plintgrund

Torpargrund

Mullbänk Krypgrund

TRADITIONAL FOUNDATIONS

Pros and cons of old building techniques

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TRADITIONAL FOUNDATIONS

Footprints in nature

Before During After

Platta på mark

Pelargrund

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SITE MODEL 1:500

Forest infill / entrances

Entrances

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PROJECT LAYERS

Section through site

Nature Path Living units Common area

A A

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LAYER 1

The forest and the trees

- Natural border towards large car road

- Wind protection

- Minimizes noice

- Prevents air pollution

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LAYER 2

The path

- Path leading through site

- Wooden materials

- Connecting to houses

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LAYER 3

The living units

- 12 slots for living units

- Located in larger openings in the glade

- No private gardens

- Connected to the path

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LAYER 4

The common area

- Central common space

- Accessible for both living areas

- Houses common activities

- Green house, common patio, indoor spaces

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PATH + BUILDING

Path and building relation

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Ground floor

1st floor

EXAMPLE 1

For the family

The family

House expansion

- Parents working in the city centre

- Children attending school in

Tuolluvaara

- 2 adults, 2 children

- Plan involving 8 modules

- Started out with 3 modules

- Likes the child friendly environment

3 modules 5 modules 6 modules 8 modules

3,5 m 3,5 m

4,5 m 3 m

5 m

2 m

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EXAMPLE 2 + 3

Smaller households

The single household

The couple

- Single mine worker

- Using 3 modules

- Likes the tranquility of nature in

relation to the mine

- Immigrated to Sweden 24 years ago

- Lived in Kiruna for 17 years

- Using 4 modules

- Likes the calmness and the social

aspect of the communal areas

3,5 m 3,5 m

4,5 m 3 m

5 m

2 m

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VISUALIZATION

Interior vision of living unit

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PLAN - COMMON AREA

Suggested plan from modules

3,5 m 3,5 m

4,5 m 3 m

5 m

2 m

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SECTIONS

Common building

Section A-A Section B-B

B

A A

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VISUALIZATION

Exterior vision of common area

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VISUALIZATION

Exterior vision of common area - winter time

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PROCESS OF MOUNTING

Storyboard with moments

A vacant lot

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PROCESS OF MOUNTING

Storyboard with moments

A vacant lot An interested buyer

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PROCESS OF MOUNTING

Storyboard with moments

A vacant lot An interested buyer An online assembly process

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PROCESS OF MOUNTING

Storyboard with moments

A vacant lot An interested buyer An online assembly process Creating a mock-up

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PROCESS OF MOUNTING

Storyboard with moments

A vacant lot An interested buyer An online assembly process Creating a mock-up Inserting the pillars

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PROCESS OF MOUNTING

Storyboard with moments

A vacant lot An interested buyer An online assembly process Creating a mock-up

Pre-fabricating the components

Inserting the pillars

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PROCESS OF MOUNTING

Storyboard with moments

A vacant lot An interested buyer An online assembly process Creating a mock-up

Pre-fabricating the components Delivering the components

Inserting the pillars

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PROCESS OF MOUNTING

Storyboard with moments

A vacant lot An interested buyer An online assembly process Creating a mock-up

Pre-fabricating the components Delivering the components Assembeling the components

Inserting the pillars

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PROCESS OF MOUNTING

Storyboard with moments

A vacant lot An interested buyer An online assembly process Creating a mock-up

Pre-fabricating the components Delivering the components Assembeling the components Completed building

Inserting the pillars

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