DANCE SCHOOL FINAL PROJECT

academic experience

2012

Munich , Germany

Final Project PFC

base design and working project Dance school. Munich

Concrete bearing walls defi ne the square

The concrete walls defi ne the “cover Square” which house the

common spaces of the dance school.

The four volumes frame the vegetation.

Courtyard organizes the space

The courtyard as an organizer of this square. The bearing walls,

the courtyard and the structure viewed, confi gured four places

that form the “rhythmic space” of the school.

The central courtyard is a composition system, a mechanism that

allows the linking of diff erent parts and represents a part of the

park inside the school.

relation between the school and the park

The Park is public and school private.

I am looking for a connection of the school spaces with the park.

This is the reason for the existence of the courtyards.

The school does not have direct openings on the outside, always

they are across a fi lter - court.

porch, terrace or patio

The courtyards have diff erent functions; terraces when the woo-

den pavement spreads and fi lter-courtyard when the concrete

changes to gravel.

Server space and served

Each “box” is composed of;

a space of service divided into two levels, with a technical

fl oor on the top.

a space with double height for the dancing classrooms

courtyard as an organizer element

The court provides the spaces of light and ventilation in the

areas of service and of nature, light and ventilation in the

areas of dance. It separates these two necessary uses pro-

viding each of them with his particular needs.

The building is situated following the trees line of the pedestrian area, opening a new entrances to the park by the widening of the tree-lined avenue,

perfectly adapted to the school complex. Enjoying of the great plane extension of the park orientated to the south and respecting the equipments

and vegetation existent.

The school is organised in one fl oor because there is no point in growing up searching for views, instead of having a direct relation to the park.

The pavement organizes the park

The extension of the pavement, wooded street widening forms

the main entrance to the school.

The extension of pavement in the snack bar area, the south fa-

cing wooded mass create a new square.

This terrace dive in the park is the point of connection with the

current school assembly and a possible second access.

relation between the school and the park

The courtyard is a very important element in this Project, is

an extension of the classrooms, snack bar, hall ...and the re-

lation space between dancers and visitors.

structure, dance and architecture

As a general term, rhythm is the succession of events when

they save a rhythmic order. The items are repeated harmo-

nious and organized, whether visual or audible, forming a

structure.

The intention is to create, through the structure, harmony and

clarity, an environment that will encourage dancing. Try that

the skeleton of the building dialogue with the interior use,

the dance.

The project works on a grid of 3.60 in a pattern forming or-

ganized structure.

At the school the monolithic walls resolves in a single mate-

rial structural requirements and enclosure assembly. The HLE

is a concrete with low density and thermal conductivity and

high acoustic isolation.

base

Concrete walls arranged as a box are structure and vertical

enclosed.

main beam perimeter binding structural assembly

Main perimeter beam that ataches the whole structure and

work as an inverted limit, avoiding having views to the su-

rrounding buildings and framing the greenery of the park.

self-supported elements in a closed circuit

A third element allows the free up of the central and common

spaces of the dance school.

The basis of your balance lies in that an element is supported

in the next item, and so on, until the last item ultimately rests

on the fi rst closing the circle of the self-supporting

rhythmic spaces

Concrete beams are arranged around the spiral-shaped

beams spaces defi ning relationship of the school.

They diff er in their direction, singing the girders (depending

on the light) and presence of skylights.

element to counter the eff ects of the wind

Structural element to counter eff ects of the wind on the pe-

rimeter beams and collaborate with the weight of the beam.

In the areas of access and terrace the structural element is

horizontal (metallic slat)

in the areas of outdoor patio the structural element is vertical

(metallic pillar)

Dance fi tted out areas

These areas are characterized by their maximum headroom

of 4.25m where the spaces are devoted to the dance and

their specifi c technical characteristics as the administration.

The mentioned areas are all related between them with the

park through a patio which helps to extend the space.

Vegetation is invited to the inside of the classroom by the

huge window. In the moment of entering in the dance school

the fi rst you will appreciate is that the offi ces have no visual

limits as has another light and vegetation entrance.

Areas needed of natural illumination and ventilation

Changing rooms, bathrooms and kitchen are localized at

one side of the patio considering they need more ventilation

and light that other areas. The courtyard belongs to the clas-

srooms, so their relationship with it is done through a lands-

cape window with vertical wooden slats that provide privacy.

The services area is located in the lower fl oor having direct

access from the outside and great ventilation, having a height

of 1.90m in the cover of each volume.

Common spaces

The edgewise girder structure collaborates in the composi-

tion of these spaces. The four volumes that conform the “in

between” can work out in a independent or collective way

depending of the disposition of the door-sliding furniture

which are under the spiral girders.

Each lounge/rooms is defi ned by the direction/position of the

structure, the edgewise of the girders (depending of the dis-

tance) and the entrance of natural light.

served area

classroom

administration

service area

staff room

toilet

kitchen

services pb

“entre”

hall- snack bar

multy purpose hall

pupils break-time

study room

Dance is one of the oldest art forms of man. The tribes were

accustomed to dance around a symbol, a tree, a totem, fi re,

newlyweds or any other representative elements. In this case

the yard and tree are the center of the ritual, is a place in

itself, and much more than just an artifact designed for light

to enter.

This composition of the courtyard and control of views,

allows both, dancers and walker to enjoy of the art of dan-

cing, of the surrounding nature.

The purpose of the school is to benefi t of a continuous inte-

raction of ideas. That’s the reason why, it has to be a maxi-

mum visible inside the school. The presence of someone has

to be known so he can be involved in the activities having

a place.

This open and continuous space is like a cover square, or-

ganized by four spaces around the main courtyard. The

furniture-doors provide of diff erent degrees of privacy and

diff erent uses.

_ground fl oor

The idea is that the dancers have the maximum rating with

the park, but this park is public. That’s why the schools grow

from a base of 40 cm.

Under 2.30m is where people “live”: the people are in con-

tact with the room, the materials, the sunlight, the vegeta-

tion... and between them. Above 2.30 the rhythm of the struc-

ture characterizes the space.

The decision of the scene structure is because I want it to

be the one that’s defi nitely the diff erent spaces, I don’t want

additional element needed. The main material is concrete

formwork fi r planks placed vertically to form the structure.

Clear pine wood is used for furniture (doors, frames, tables,

chairs...), in suspended ceilings, outside pavements and the

partition in the form of H of the box.

The vegetation is the third material and fi nally the sunlight,

important design element.

_planta cenital

The roof is part of the landscape of the park, the surrounding

building is very tall so I treat the roof as if it was a fi fth eleva-

tion The facilities are integrated and you can even recognize

the structure of the roof.

Facilities : The building organizes in four volumes

The main facility room is located on the ground fl oor where

all the common service machines are stored ( transformer

station, counters, boiler and tank, cooling unit…). From this

service room, by the roof, the water fl ows through pipes ther-

mally insulated to the other roof services room of every box.

The water goes into the air-conditioner machine.

The fresh or warm air conducts are housed in the suspended

ceiling of each box, and are viewed at the common spaces (

with the same organization as the structure)

Every “box” has a space for the facilities, such as collectors of

the underground heating, hoses, extinguishers, downspout

rainwater... integrate in a furniture.

_planta cubierta

_hall - main entrance

Ci FOUNDATIONS

Ci01_compact natural ground

Ci02_lean concrete 10cm thick

Ci03_strip footing

Ci04_pad foundation

Ci05_formwork lost plastic iglu type cavity baygar h-27. dimensions of

the casetom 58.4 x 31.8 x 18, 9 cm.

Ci06_concrete ground slab 20 cm thick

E STRUCTURE

E10_stabox rebar conection system, type A, hook shape

in line with element

E11_stabox rebar conection system, type SWW defl ection-resistant

connection, in combination with type SH possible

E12_IPE fi xed in the wall of concrete every 25cm

E13_unequal angle galvanized steel every 25cm

E14_expansion joint, permanently elastic compound

E16_rainwater drip

Ca FRAMES

Ca02_Schüco aluminium window .model ROYAL S50N RESALT. tinted

black. Hinged aluminium window with subframe, double glazed inter-

nally.

Sill for easy acces window door.

Ca06_Double-leaf hinged door . Main entrance.

Cu ROOF

CU00_roof garden extensive-ecological inverted

CU01_Soil Finish

CU02_ Drainage membrane

CU03_Thermal insulation

CU04_Waterproofi ng Membrane

CU05_Protective geotextile

CU06_Concrete and slope formation

CU10_fl at roof , upside-down roof.

CU11_Concrete fl ags 1000x500x30.

CU12_protective geotextil.

CU13_Waterproofi ng Membrane

CU14_thermal insulation

CU15_vapour barrier

CU16_concrete and slope formation.

CU17_ zinc cover

Pa PAVEMENTS

P01_granolitic concrete

P05_rouanded gravel

UNDER FLOOR HEATING

SR01_capa de mortero con sistema de suelo radiante integrado con

ecotub �25mm. e=80cm

SR02_lámina geotextil e=1mm

SR03_lámina impermeabilizante e=1mm

SR04_aislamiento térmico resistente Gutex e=100mm

SR05_Rodapié mínimo ( junta) / masilla elástica

SR06_Banda de separación

F SUSPENDED CEILING

F01_suspended ceiling system with a substrate in steel, wrapped with

real wooden veneer of Dalhem Parawood.

A00 INTERIOR CLADDING

A01_mirror (5mm Thick)

A02_wooden frame

A03_interior glass

I INSTALATIONS

I01_supply and exhauste-air ducts are routed in the suspended ceiling

of the boxes. Lineal difusion integrated on the pattern of the suspen-

ded ceiling.

I05_electric cables, heating pipes and the IT network cables run in the

ducts along the fl oor.

IL LIGHTNING

IL01_cylindrical spotlight to fi t on to electric track. Cast aluminium

body. Includes gear box linked to light source unit. Protective glass.

Adjustment system using an integral ball-joint for a tilt to 90°and 360°

rotation. Metallic light grey. Dimensions 253mm �112

_main courtyard

Ci FOUNDATIONS

Ci01_compact natural ground

Ci02_lean concrete 10cm thick

Ci03_strip footing

Ci04_pad foundation

Ci05_formwork lost plastic iglu type cavity baygar h-27. dimensions of

the casetom 58.4 x 31.8 x 18, 9 cm.

Ci06_concrete ground slab 20 cm thick

ES STRUCTURE

E01_hollow reinforced concrete slab. 20cm thick

E05_in situ concrete reinforced wall. HLE 50cm thick. Formwork made

from Douglas fi r boards 30mm thick and 100m width, on vertical way.

Straight edges, butt joints between boards.

E11_stabox rebar conection system, type SWW defl ection-resistant

connection, in combination with type SH possible

E12_IPE fi xed in the wall of concrete every 25cm

E13_unequal angle galvanized steel every 25cm

E15_pavement soport. half IPE20.

E16_rainwater drip

Ca FRAMES

Ca03_ Aluminium window sky-frame . Glass from fl oor to ceiling, fi xed

or sliding window. a 20mm vertical mullion where two sections overlap

is all that is visible of the frame.

2 end sliding panel and 4 fi xed panel.

Ca05_Wooden movable door system solves multiuse area manage-

ment requirements, allowing areas to be used in their entirety or divi-

ded up in a fl ash. Comprising independent, retractable modules which

glide via carrying blocks with ball bearings along a track fi xed to the

ceiling and which are inter-assembled to form a solid wall

CU ROOF

CU00_roof garden extensive-ecological inverted

CU01_Soil Finish

CU02_ Drainage membrane

CU03_Thermal insulation

CU04_Waterproofi ng Membrane

CU05_Protective geotextile

CU06_Concrete and slope formation

Pa PAVEMENTS

Pa01_granolitic concrete

Pa02_Solid timber fl oorboards. pine wood.

Pa05_rouanded gravel

Pa06_existing vegetation

I INSTALATIONS

I05_electric cables, heating pipes and the IT network cables run in the

ducts along the fl oor.

I02_supply and exhauste-air ducts are routed . circular section.

ILOO LIGHTNING

IL01_cylindrical spotlight to fi t on to electric track. Cast aluminium

body. Includes gear box linked to light source unit. Protective glass.

Adjustment system using an integral ball-joint for a tilt to 90°and 360°

rotation. Metallic light grey. Dimensions 253mm �112

_dance classroom

_courtyard boxes

_pupils break-time