Model for a circular economy. Loggia Baseliana by Isla Architects
06/06/2022.
[Basel] Switzerland
metalocus, CARLOS GONZÁLEZ
metalocus, CARLOS GONZÁLEZ
The project stands in the city of Basel, recognized as the architectural capital of Switzerland since no other region is home to so many architecture studios with international activity. In this context of architectural culture and creative potential, Architektur Dialoge has proposed a biennial platform for architecture and urban development: Architekturwoche Basel (AWB). The first edition was held from May 9 to 15, 2022.
The winners of this initial edition were Isla, an architecture studio based in Mallorca, directed by Marta Colón de Carvajal and Juan Palencia, with a proposal entitled "Loggia Baseliana", an urban corridor and a veranda that opens onto the old industrial district of Dreispitz, in the south of the city of Basel.
The winners of this initial edition were Isla, an architecture studio based in Mallorca, directed by Marta Colón de Carvajal and Juan Palencia, with a proposal entitled "Loggia Baseliana", an urban corridor and a veranda that opens onto the old industrial district of Dreispitz, in the south of the city of Basel.
Loggia Baseliana by Isla Architects. Photograph by Luis Díaz Díaz
Loggia Baseliana by Isla Architects. Photograph by Luis Díaz Díaz
Loggia Baseliana by Isla Architects. Photograph by Luis Díaz Díaz
Loggia Baseliana by Isla Architects. Photograph by Luis Díaz Díaz
Loggia Baseliana by Isla Architects. Photograph by Luis Díaz Díaz
Loggia Baseliana by Isla Architects. Photograph by Luis Díaz Díaz
Loggia Baseliana by Isla Architects. Photograph by Luis Díaz Díaz
Loggia Baseliana by Isla Architects. Photograph by Luis Díaz Díaz
Loggia Baseliana by Isla Architects. Photograph by Luis Díaz Díaz
Loggia Baseliana by Isla Architects. Photograph by Luis Díaz Díaz
Loggia Baseliana by Isla Architects. Photograph by Luis Díaz Díaz
Loggia Baseliana by Isla Architects. Photograph by Luis Díaz Díaz
Loggia Baseliana by Isla Architects. Photograph by Luis Díaz Díaz
Loggia Baseliana by Isla Architects. Photograph by Luis Díaz Díaz
Loggia Baseliana by Isla Architects. Photograph by Luis Díaz Díaz
Loggia Baseliana by Isla Architects. Photograph by Luis Díaz Díaz
Loggia Baseliana by Isla Architects. Photograph by Luis Díaz Díaz
Loggia Baseliana by Isla Architects. Photograph by Luis Díaz Díaz
Loggia Baseliana by Isla Architects. Photograph by Luis Díaz Díaz
Loggia Baseliana by Isla Architects. Photograph by Luis Díaz Díaz
Loggia Baseliana by Isla Architects. Photograph by Luis Díaz Díaz
Loggia Baseliana by Isla Architects. Photograph by Luis Díaz Díaz
Loggia Baseliana by Isla Architects. Photograph by Luis Díaz Díaz
Loggia Baseliana by Isla Architects. Photograph by Luis Díaz Díaz
Loggia Baseliana by Isla Architects. Photograph by Luis Díaz Díaz
Loggia Baseliana by Isla Architects. Photograph by Luis Díaz Díaz
Loggia Baseliana by Isla Architects. Photograph by Luis Díaz Díaz
Roof diagrams. Loggia Baseliana by Isla Architects.
Ground floor plan. Loggia Baseliana by Isla Architects.
Roof plan. Loggia Baseliana by Isla Architects.
Cross sections. Loggia Baseliana by Isla Architects.
Works in progress. Loggia Baseliana by Isla Architects. Photograph by Luis Díaz Díaz
Works in progress. Loggia Baseliana by Isla Architects. Photograph by Luis Díaz Díaz
The island architecture studio proposed the pavilion as an open and democratic structure that invites you to walk or rest, an urban refuge, an unusual meeting space between the tracks of a train station. The project, by Isla architects, is conceived as a materialization of circular economic practices, connecting the past, present and future of the Dreispitz area.
Using multiple urban references of similar structures, the pavilion designed by Isla, becomes a reference element in circular architecture processes by using all the components from the Basel area.
The pavilion is made up of modules, combined into 5 different units that extend over fifty linear meters. Each unit has its own construction system, with a mix of components and internal solutions, combined with formal clarity under a vernacular sloping roof, which in turn generates an iconic silhouette for the project. Inside, a 50-meter long continuous bench follows the curve and the structural logic of the pavilion.
The pavilion opened its doors to the public in May 2022 and will remain open to the public until October 2022.
Using multiple urban references of similar structures, the pavilion designed by Isla, becomes a reference element in circular architecture processes by using all the components from the Basel area.
The pavilion is made up of modules, combined into 5 different units that extend over fifty linear meters. Each unit has its own construction system, with a mix of components and internal solutions, combined with formal clarity under a vernacular sloping roof, which in turn generates an iconic silhouette for the project. Inside, a 50-meter long continuous bench follows the curve and the structural logic of the pavilion.
The pavilion opened its doors to the public in May 2022 and will remain open to the public until October 2022.
Loggia Baseliana by Isla Architects. Photograph by Luis Díaz Díaz.
Loggia Baseliana by Isla Architects. Photograph by Luis Díaz Díaz.
Project description by Isla
For the inaugural edition of the Architekturwoche Basel, the Mallorca-based architecture studio isla -winner of the competition for the Basel Pavilion- proposes Loggia Baseliana, an urban passageway and veranda that opens up to the former industrial district of Dreispitz, in the south of Basel, Switzerland. Envisaged as an open, democratic structure that invites passage or permanence, the pavilion simultaneously serves as a shelter, a stage, an exhibition space, and a materialization of circular economic practices, which connects the past, present and future of the Dreispitz area.
The linear public space of the pavilion has a direct relationship with the imaginary of the city of Basel on the east bank of the Rhein, where all the inhabitants and social strata of the city intermingle during the spring and summer months. Similarly, the linear pavilion as an urban space relates to the iconic Swiss structure of the Kapelbrücke in Lucerne, which connects both banks of the city across the Reuss River.
The pavilion is a pioneering project of circular architecture as all its components and materials have been reclaimed from the Basel region and organized in a catalogue for the competition. The pavilion is composed of porticoed modules, combined into 5 different units extending over fifty linear meters. Each unit has its own constructive system and material character with a mix of components and internal solutions, combined with formal clarity and homogeneity under the shape of a vernacular pitched roof. The roof becomes an important element of the structure, generously cut at preset intervals to create openings for natural light, while simultaneously generating an iconic silhouette for the structure. Inside, a continuous 50-metre-long bench follows the curve of the pavilion’s structure and allows a panoramic view of the spaces ahead, and the industrial context of Dreispitz in the background.
Conceived as a contemplative structure, the pavilion invites visitors to sit and watch by hosting events in the spaces around it, acting as an invitation to Basel’s many programmers and cultural agents. Combining both a program of events and inviting spontaneous use, the pavilion creates a framework for conviviality, encouraging nearby residents, students and passersby to stop by and integrate the pavilion into their daily lives. This sort of urban device transcends the concept of a pavilion related to a specific cultural event becoming part of life in the city of Basel.
The connections and contemplation determined by the pavilion are a fundamental part of the urban environment, which can be traced back to iconic examples such as Florence’s Vasari Corridor. These corridors allow us to unveil and contemplate the city in a progressive way. The Loggia Baseliana opens up to the formerly industrial area of Dreispitz, a space that—like the pavilion itself—is a space of potential and possibilities. The pavilion opened its doors to the public in May 2022 and will stay open to the public until October 2022.
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Architects
isla. Architects.- Marta Colón de Carvajal, Juan Palencia de Sarriá.
In collaboration with.- Husner AG, Zirkular, Architektur Basel.
In collaboration with.- Husner AG, Zirkular, Architektur Basel.
Design team
María Gutiérrez Bas, Cristina Gutiérrez Chevalier, Chiara Liebermann, Annachiara Trabbachin.
Collaborators
Structure consultant.- Mecanismo ingeniería.
Circular economy consultant.- Cristina Fernández.
Material innovation consultant.- Buj Studio.
Circular economy consultant.- Cristina Fernández.
Material innovation consultant.- Buj Studio.
Client
Area
100 m².
Dates
Competition date.- Dec 2021.
Completion date.- May 2022.
Completion date.- May 2022.
Localización
Frankfurt-Strasse 54, 4142 Münchenstein, Switzerland.
Photography
Marta Colón de Carvajal, Juan Palencia. isla
isla is an architecture and design office founded by Marta Colón de Carvajal and Juan Palencia.
Following their graduation from ETSA Madrid, they worked for several years for offices in Madrid, Paris, and Basel, among them Langarita-Navarro, Luis Úrculo, Burckhardt+Partner, and Herzog & de Meuron. After six years in Basel, in 2017 they moved back to Mallorca and established their own practice on the island. Since 2017 they have been developing projects of all scales, from objects and domestic projects to large public buildings, such as the future Maritime Museum of Mallorca.
Working with a contextual approach—starting from the place and the culture—Isla focuses on revealing the potentialities of what is already there, underlining the craftsmanship and knowledge of those who came before in order to craft a radically contemporary approach to each project. Beyond a predefined style or aesthetic, the office produces appropriate responses to each individual context, in collaboration with all the agents who are involved.
Following their graduation from ETSA Madrid, they worked for several years for offices in Madrid, Paris, and Basel, among them Langarita-Navarro, Luis Úrculo, Burckhardt+Partner, and Herzog & de Meuron. After six years in Basel, in 2017 they moved back to Mallorca and established their own practice on the island. Since 2017 they have been developing projects of all scales, from objects and domestic projects to large public buildings, such as the future Maritime Museum of Mallorca.
Working with a contextual approach—starting from the place and the culture—Isla focuses on revealing the potentialities of what is already there, underlining the craftsmanship and knowledge of those who came before in order to craft a radically contemporary approach to each project. Beyond a predefined style or aesthetic, the office produces appropriate responses to each individual context, in collaboration with all the agents who are involved.
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