Zofia Zielińska and Kacper Klaus from the Faculty of Architecture at Wroclaw University of Technology were awarded in the international competition "Sensory Museum", organized by the archiol.org platform. The "Transparency" project , carried out as part of the "Universal Factory in an Intelligent Industrial Park" course, under the supervision of Dr. and Jakub Onyszkiewicz, Dr. Magdalena Muszyńska-Lanowa and Dr. Lukasz Wojciechowski, combines both production and exhibition functions, as well as educational and sensory functions.
location
© Zofia Zielińska and Kacper Klaus
international competition "Sensory Museum"
The "Sensory Museum" competition is organized by the archiol.org platform and aimed at architects/architects and students/students from around the world. Participants were tasked with creating a concept for a building, interacting with various senses and exploring new ways of human interaction with space. The jury appreciated above all innovation, functionality and an original approach to the design of sensory spaces.
groundbreaking look at manufacturing space
The "Transparency" project is an innovative approach to manufacturing spaces and the material glass itself. The glassworks were designed to combine the fascinating process of glass production with the unique sensory experiences that come with it. Glass, increasingly present in modern architecture and in everyday life, is gaining new and innovative uses thanks to technological advances. The entire building was designed around the idea of transparency, taking into account its broad definition.
exterior visualization, entrance area
© Zofia Zielińska and Kacper Klaus
location and building
The steelworks building is located on Klimas Street in Wroclaw, surrounded by greenery, residential buildings and near one of the city's main thoroughfares. This location provides easy access for passersby, which was crucial in creating a space that is meant to arouse curiosity and delight - both through indoor and outdoor displays.
site development design concept
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Each function of the building was presented in a separate block, which were combined into a whole and shielded by an openwork steel structure, creating a cuboidal form. Thanks to the use of partially translucent photovoltaic panels in front of the facade, the building is energy-efficient, while being protected from excessive sunlight. Double glass facades provide thermal comfort and natural ventilation inside the building, while allowing production to be viewed from the outside, symbolizing the transparency and openness of the steel mill's operations. Employees have constant contact with greenery and access to natural light, which positively influences their work comfort.
axonometry
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sensory path - an interactive space for visitors
At the level of the second floor, a sensory path runs around the building and inside the production hall, enriched with special cubbies, presenting the properties of glass and technological innovations. There are, among others, temperature-responsive luxafers, sound-absorbing glass, glass that changes translucency, and elements that make it possible to touch various glass textures and receive sounds associated with the production process. The pathway provides visitors with a unique view of rooms that are usually inaccessible in this type of facility, and its inner part allows direct observation of the work of specialists without disturbing the production process.
competition board
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glass - the material of the future
"Transparency" aims to acquaint the public with the possibilities of glass, its production process and future directions of its application. Opening up production to those not directly involved in the process is intended to deepen understanding of this material and its processing technology, which, thanks to technological advances, is becoming increasingly environmentally friendly. The project also contributes to reducing production waste, using glass pestle and leftover materials to organize workshops and courses. This is an innovative approach to both the production space and the educational function, which enables the discovery of the versatile possibilities of glass and encourages its wider use in architecture and everyday life.
