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Zorrozaurre - Bilbao College of Water Sports & Technology

Part 2 Project 2007
Daniel Stewart
Ranishka Aluthgamage
 University of Plymouth | UK
Bilbao College of Water Sports & Technology answers Bilbao and Zorrozaurre’s economic and cultural need to reconnect its’ inhabitants with the water. The design reflects upon the robustness, strength and simplicity intrinsic to Basque culture. Spaces around the building alternate between intimate and public, creating places of activity, intrigue and interaction that can be modified for varied usage. Public facilities promote community involvement and a visual awareness and understanding of the historic, cultural tasks and activities associated with boat construction and testing at the heart of the building.


Dan engaged in an exhaustive exploration of the underlying issues, including in his analysis of the existing context and master plan. In opposition to the proposed scheme, he reconfigured the master plan to enable a greater engagement with the adjacent river, and to support the life of the river through the proposition of activities directly related to its current and historic use. His study of his proposed building was equally rigorous, particularly in his exploration of movement around, into and through the building. Equally notable was his investigation of the tectonic qualities of the fabric of the building.
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2007
Urban Strategy at various scales recognising importance of, and relationship to the water.
Ground floor plan & approach from up river.
1st and 2nd floor plans & longitudinal section through gallery showing light penetration.
Photographs of the gallery space. This space is used for exhibitions, as well as primary circulation. Internal steps invoke a relationship with the water and the changing tidal level of the river.
Photographs of key spaces. The Classroom / studio, the library, and the external covered walkway which provides shelter and solar control.
Construction section through main entrance and primary staircase. ‘Roman’ bricks create a ‘stratification’ and an dominating mass wall. The brick retains the buildings connection to traditional local crafts and materials.
Sections through key spaces within the building.
Elevations.
Site axonometric and image showing buildings relationship to the context, and the buildings reflection upon the dominating nature of the landscape.
Cut-away section through building showing internal gallery, classroom, library and circulation spaces. Image showing approach to building from main public square and transport hub.
Photographs of model showing the Urban Strategy in relationship to the topography and presence of the river.
Photograph of site model showing buildings relationship to existing context, public transport hubs, and the connection to the water.
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