Chernikhov, whose artistic work in Russia
in the fi rst half of the 20th Century is
settled in constructivism is also referred
to as the „Soviet Piranesi“, which refers to
its excellent spatial situations that often
refers to the fantastic sculptural reaching
effect of his paintings and drawings. The
dynamic modernity of his often seemingly
timeless architectural fantasies in which
he limited himself but only on the outside
of his dreamed-dimensional structures
should serve as an inspiration and source
of ideas for designs to be developed.
The building is conceived as a dynamic expansive large sculpture, which will
provide a landmark in the city. The projection is a creative means of the special
expressiveness of the building to emphasize in order to make the place unique.
Technically, the major structural overhang is a challenge. The cantilever makes a spatial
experience of architecture possible for visitors to gain an immediate impression
of what sculptural building volume by including or are in the architectural structure.
The primary structure consists of three to four storeys and
70 m high lattice beams from IPE profi les with the cross
section 80x30cm. The trusses are each diagonally in plan
by 45 ° apart with a spacing of 9.0 m and have overhanging
ends to a bracket of 30.0 m train. The grid consists of the
shaft height and width of 4.50 m and the axial length of 7.0
m along which offset diagonally in plan a self-supporting
structure is geometric and closed and the shape of the
building‘s design succeeds and consistently into account.
Status: Unbuilt
Location: Kassel, DE
My Role: Architect + Structural Dimensioning Engineer