A {tag:studenci} from the Faculty of Architecture at the West Pomeranian University of Technology focused on improving the quality of architectural space, proposing a project to revitalize the Kaliny estate in Szczecin with an Interneighborhood Activity Center.
axonometry - the estate
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analysis of Kaliny estate
Kaliny estate is an area with a rich history, which is currently struggling with urban, aesthetic and functional problems. It was established on former wasteland, built mainly for employees of the Polish Shipping Company in the 1970s and 1980s, and its plan was created by Zbigniew Grudzinski. Characteristic of the estate are the nine-story "Leningrad" blocks of apartments imported from the USSR, which, although functionally did not meet Polish standards and functional solutions (passable rooms in the largest apartments, small kitchens, lack of functional zoning, unsuitable elevators for transporting furniture and raising the lower edge of window openings), remain a recognizable element of the landscape to this day.
analysis of spatial order
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During the period of thermal modernization carried out, the buildings fell victim to "pastelosis, " and the neglected facades are covered with fungus and damp patches, making it difficult to identify the neighborhood's colors. Renovations carried out by tenants, consisting mainly in the development of balconies, have disrupted the rhythm of the facades, and the chaotic arrangement of parking lots and waste garbage cans enhances the impression of spatial disorder. At the same time, the haphazard location of small service pavilions and the lack of planning for sports and recreational services contribute to the disruption of the estate's original plan. The estate has a well-developed transportation network, with buses connecting it to the center and other districts, as well as space for a future streetcar line. There are numerous grocery stores, service outlets, educational facilities and recreational areas near the Sunny Lake.
development analysis
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urban layout and landscape architecture
When planning the revitalization, Lukasz Z ienowicz decided to preserve the characteristic meridian layout of the buildings, and planned a new facility in the middle of theneighborhood - theInterneighborhood Activity Center. He created a clear layout of paths, with red paving emphasizing the new pro-social functions, and a main pedestrian route leading from the line 75 bus stop through the new Center to the green areas next to the Sunny Lake. The project calls for the demolition of unsightly service pavilions and the location of new food and retail outlets, as well as a covered neighborhood market. Places are envisaged for new playgrounds, open-air gyms, playing fields, a summer stage, a sensory garden and a brine graduation tower. The traffic system will be improved with new two-way roads, the elimination of dead-end streets and improved pedestrian safety through the elimination of parking lots along main roads and the construction of underground parking lots. The greenery of the estate will be enriched with new plantings and an ecoraster for surface parking lots, and walking paths will be made of permeable surfaces. A retention basin will be built in the southern part of the estate as an extension of the local ecological corridor. The visual identification of the estate will include the installation of illuminated inscriptions "Kalina Estate" and a uniform typology of fonts and colors of buildings, making it easier to orient oneself in the topography of the estate.
masterplan
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redevelopment of large-panel blocks of flats
Due to the difficulties associated with the reconstruction of the internal functional layout of the apartments, a proven solution of adding balconies/loggias to the existing building structure was proposed. Sliding patio doors will be inserted in place of windows and existing balcony doors, and the new additional space will be designed for independent use by residents, becoming a symbiotic part of the existing apartments.
axonometry - the block after revitalization
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The existing balcony walls will be demolished, and the floors will be leveled and covered with decking matching the designed loggias. The project also involves cleaning up the facade and rebuilding the existing stairwell entrances to serve an aesthetic and social function, with seating and clear numerical identification. The structure of the loggias will be based on a steel frame and founded on reinforced concrete footings, and new sliding doors will be inserted in place of windows.
visualization
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Theterraces and the dividers between the balconies will be covered with impregnated facade boards in colors consistent with the visual identification of the estate. The reconstructed entrances to the staircases will be covered with white thin-coat plaster and wooden cladding, and the elevations will be painted white with dark gray stripes between the windows. Eco-friendly solutions include the installation of photovoltaic panels on the roofs, the use of rainwater and the use of renewable materials with a low carbon footprint. The new terraces will take advantage of the sun's natural energy, reducing rays in summer and retaining heat in winter. The project plans to preserve the existing stand of trees and make new plantings and greenery, while the sidewalks will be made of permeable materials, such as red-colored mineral-epoxy paving or concrete blocks.
visualization
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center for interneighborhood activity
The Interneighborhood Activity Center will be three stories above ground, with cubic forms overlapping and inset blocks, which will protect the tree canopy and create a new covered plaza, a meeting place. Large glazing and sliding doors will invite residents to participate in the center's life, while wooden facades and a green roof will integrate the building with its surroundings.
visualization
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The designed facility aims to activate and integrate the local community. On the first floor there will be a public foyer, a café with a separate entrance and a day care center for seniors. On the second floor, a mediatheque with separate functional zones for users of different ages, a workshop room and office space are planned.
visualization
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The second floor will include a large public meeting room, a co-working space and additional offices. Each floor will be equipped with separate sanitary facilities for employees and users of the Center, social rooms, two enclosed escape staircases and an open space with a staircase, serving as a meeting and intermingling area for various functions. The basement provides for storage and technical rooms.
visualization
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The building will have a basement, with a reinforced concrete foundation structure, load-bearing walls and a steel overhang structure, and finishing materials will include wooden facade cladding and red stained fiber-cement panels.
visualization
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