Internal/External

A resulting weaving expression is created from an internal and external position, reflecting the dynamic elements which it has been in-formed by. The dynamic and vibrant expression of both interior and exterior is seen to mirror the location of the library in cultural and multi-ethnic Raval in the centre of Barcelona. It thereby seeks to contribute and continue the local atmosphere in which its is implanted.   

Spatial organisation 05 [programmatic organisation]

A weaving programmatic layout is organised through the prior described spatial relations, locations and sizes. Studio spaces and book shelves weave in the inner part of the library, embrased by connectors and open spaces, contradicting the 'heavy' core in its function and expression. Following the paths guides the visitor in a vertical and horizontal movement, through enclosed environments to open spaces, from the inner to the outer places of the building. This movement allow for a series of different intimacies according to location within the house, as the visitor experience the open view and space towards the north (Pl. Gardunya), the enclosed vertical space (the two atria) and an outer narrow and intimate space to the south (garden). This movement is recognised in the surrounding Gothic Quarter, in the shift between narrow streets and open plazas, changing light conditions, enclosure, opening, tempo and mood. Book shelves contribute to the organisation to slow down movement in the open study spaces and to direct the view towards the placa and the garden.    

Daylight study from physical component 01

A prototype model of two joint components is made to investigate the penetration of light through a narrow aperture in diverse angled positions. The study is done with northern daylight (and plywood for correct material reflection of the light) to see the effect of a possible application on the north facing elevation and the consequent daylight effect.  

Daylight performance simulations 01

A study of interior light conditions based on natural light is investigated. Ten different iterations are done divided into two seasons, summer and winter. From left, 1) opaque material 2) transparent material 3) translucent material 4) transparent and opaque material 5) transparent, opaque and translucent material. The physical properties used in the simulations are based on the data illustrated at the Vector Foiltec website for an accurate simulation base. Each iteration is containing data of a 3-dimensional point cloud inside the building envelope. To clarify the data, three levels are chosen for illustration revealing little difference between the simulations despite of material change. This can be caused by little difference in light levels due to the dense city environment from the south, east and west, creating many shaded hours on large part of the building facade or due to a well-functioning reflective system, which equalise the intake of light throughout the year. Though the colour chart of the simulations seems identical (to some degree) reading the data reveal diffrentiation in outcome of the different material choses. A combination of opaque, transparent and translucent material properties seem to have effect on the southern side to differ intake of direct sun in specific areas, whereas transparent or translucent properties are more adequate on the northern, eastern and western sides as little direct sunlight occurs within operational hours. Light levels and the distribution of light through the western atrium is very good, where as the eastern can be improved by either directing more light through the envelope via an alteration of the parameters in the local system03 or as a result of widening the atrium space.