oTTo — 2015

IQOI gained an honorable mention for the redesign of a shaft tower (a protected heritage site) into a museum and laboratory for the young generation.

The idea is to create a closed fire proof staircase sculpture that leads to the machines in the upper floors. The generated atmosphere of a mining shaft is broken by a few windows giving access to exclusive views.

Through added balconies the public can enter the different floors of the building and enjoy a view of the industrial landscape and surroundings. Both, the balconies and the staircase sculpture, help furthermore to stay within the German fire protection laws.

The pit-head is transformed into an indoor playground. In the entrance hall there is a sculpture of closed and semi-closed spaces for events and classes for young people.

In collaboration with Andreas Kreft

Soo Lee
Maximilian Lewark
Carlos Elvira

Location
Camphausen
Germany

Size
2.000 m2

Date of design
2015

Result
Honorable mention

December 1st 2k15 - filed under architecture, refurbishment.