52 cubic wood: the material is innocent, but never is the architect
Architects:ย JOSEP, Atelier Haumer
Location:ย Mรถdling, Austria
Year: 2016
Area: 2.454 ftยฒ/ 228 mยฒ
Photo courtesy:ย Bernhard Fiedler – JOSEP
Description:
“The 52 cubic wood buildingโ produces carbohydrate (glucose) from carbon dioxide CO2 (which equates to 260.000km by car) with the help of the sun. Additionally oxygen is released in the form of breathable air for 100 years per person. This happens interference-free without waste and emissions, itโs quiet and fully automatic. This is the beauty of the factory called โThe forestโ.
52 cubic wood โ to form and to construct a room with the quality of โGive room โ Leave spaceโ. With the basic understanding that โ the material is innocent, but never is the architectโ. This responsibillity was taken on by JOSEP in cooperation with Atelier Gerhard Haumer. A star shaped ground plot with a clear sight-axis underlines the project.
52 cubic wood โ processed by carpenters and joiners who made sketches and thoughts a reality. In order to achieve architectural quality in the project, a lot of craftsmanship and thinking outside the norm was required.
52 cubic wood home โ create a 125mยฒ office on two levels for a client [nursery garden] who plants, cuts, and fosters, so we can rejoice on nature and grow back 52mยณ wood.
52 cubic wood residence – is covered half with a mirrored facade. This sensual, atmospheric perception makes explanation unnecessary. Although itโs obvious to create a context between space and nature.
52 cubic wood โ that needs our perception, decision, utilisation, action and culture52 cubic wood – as architecture”
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