Metosoma incineration plant

Idea projektu

The factory seems to slowly expand, much like mycelium or rhizome, gradually taking over the city and becoming a city itself, extending its "tentacles" to encompass more spatial organization around. Gardens, natural farms, technical areas of the factory, and beach infrastructure are placed beneath the "appendages" of the shell. One of them serves as a pedestrian elevated bridge over the nearby railroad, allowing for a quick and comfortable crossing of paths. The shell has two levels - the upper one serves as a roof for the largest furnace section, while the lower one acts as a roof for other processes. Large windows in the shell's roof increase natural light, thereby reducing electricity consumption, making the factory even more sustainable and eco-friendly. Administrative and public spaces (offices, coworking spaces, galleries) are positioned on different levels to keep the flows of workers and visitors separate. However, they are close enough for visitors to easily join tours and for workers to take breaks or enjoy cultural activities. Most of these blocks are elevated above the ground and positioned closely to the glass walls of the main factory space, providing a clear view of internal processes from almost any point.

Popis projektu

The factory seems to slowly expand, much like mycelium or rhizome, gradually taking over the city and becoming a city itself, extending its "tentacles" to encompass more spatial organization around. Gardens, natural farms, technical areas of the factory, and beach infrastructure are placed beneath the "appendages" of the shell. One of them serves as a pedestrian elevated bridge over the nearby railroad, allowing for a quick and comfortable crossing of paths. The shell has two levels - the upper one serves as a roof for the largest furnace section, while the lower one acts as a roof for other processes. Large windows in the shell's roof increase natural light, thereby reducing electricity consumption, making the factory even more sustainable and eco-friendly. Administrative and public spaces (offices, coworking spaces, galleries) are positioned on different levels to keep the flows of workers and visitors separate. However, they are close enough for visitors to easily join tours and for workers to take breaks or enjoy cultural activities. Most of these blocks are elevated above the ground and positioned closely to the glass walls of the main factory space, providing a clear view of internal processes from almost any point.

Technické informace

The factory seems to slowly expand, much like mycelium or rhizome, gradually taking over the city and becoming a city itself, extending its "tentacles" to encompass more spatial organization around. Gardens, natural farms, technical areas of the factory, and beach infrastructure are placed beneath the "appendages" of the shell. One of them serves as a pedestrian elevated bridge over the nearby railroad, allowing for a quick and comfortable crossing of paths. The shell has two levels - the upper one serves as a roof for the largest furnace section, while the lower one acts as a roof for other processes. Large windows in the shell's roof increase natural light, thereby reducing electricity consumption, making the factory even more sustainable and eco-friendly. Administrative and public spaces (offices, coworking spaces, galleries) are positioned on different levels to keep the flows of workers and visitors separate. However, they are close enough for visitors to easily join tours and for workers to take breaks or enjoy cultural activities. Most of these blocks are elevated above the ground and positioned closely to the glass walls of the main factory space, providing a clear view of internal processes from almost any point.

Maria Ogorodnikova, Egor Orlov

RUDN University

Russian Federation

Architektura

Projekt odevzdán

14. 07. 2024

Tag

Architektura Cultural Center Observation Tower Other Industrial
  • Factory
  • Farm
  • Laboratory
  • Power Plant
  • Research Facility
  • Warehouse
  • Water Facility
  • Winery
Public spaces

Rada studentům

Metosoma incineration plant

First and foremost, I would like to congratulate you on the beautifully executed illustrations . They are both evocative and well-crafted, effectively capturing the atmosphere of your proposal. It would be lovely to see additional interior perspectives, similar to the initial one you presented, along with a clearer indication of their placement within the overall spatial narrative. This would allow for a fuller appreciation of the experiential qualities you so thoughtfully described. I would also encourage you to reflect more deeply on the shell structure and its supporting elements—consider whether these structural features are intended to be part of the architectural story or discreetly integrated. Your planning process is well-considered; however, the curved and polygonal forms of the atriums and courtyards prompt curiosity. If there is a conceptual or contextual reasoning behind these geometries, elaborating on that would further enrich the depth of your design. Overall, your work is both sensitive and promising—well done.
20.03.2026

Mirame Elsayed

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