ZAUHLA

Project idea

Conversion and revitalization of a historic industrial building, likely a former heating plant or power station, introducing new public and cultural functions while preserving the industrial heritage character.

Project description

The project proposes the adaptive reuse of a historic industrial complex featuring prominent chimneys and brick facades. A bold red steel structure, including elevated walkways, staircases, and bridges, is inserted as a contemporary intervention that contrasts with the existing masonry architecture. The design creates new circulation paths connecting different levels and parts of the complex, opening the building to public use. The red interventions serve both structural and wayfinding purposes, clearly distinguishing new from old. Floor plans show the reorganization of interior spaces for new programmatic uses while respecting the original spatial qualities of the industrial halls.

Technical information

The project features a new steel frame structure rendered in red, inserted within and around the existing masonry industrial buildings. Detailed construction drawings show the connection between new steel elements and existing walls. The structural system includes steel trusses, columns, and elevated walkway structures with steel deck and railing systems. Axonometric construction details illustrate the assembly of the bridge and walkway components. Section drawings reveal the relationship between multiple floor levels and the chimney structures. The intervention appears to use a modular steel construction approach for the new additions.

Documentation

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