ALVEOLE 14 – Transformation of a Submarine Base
LIN Integrative labor Finn GEIPEL + Giulia ANDI
The exhibition “The Bunker” running at the MAXXI, in Rome, has been the opportunity for LIN to showcase the archives of ALVEOLE 14. The project is explained through a timeline, condensed on a 6x1m table, which enables an overall view on the complex research process. The content of this research includes the text written for the conference “Atlantic Wall” held in Milano in 2007, 300 pages of scientific documentation (competition folder, climatic study, press, research), a Video, an iron model and images of the project. This research material has been resized to a very small scale, only readable and understandable using a magnifying glass.
The submarine base, constructed by the German navy during World War II, is located in the harbor of Saint-Nazaire. The bunker´s monumental scale, 295 x 130 x 18m, covers a 3,7 hectares area, and the roof, made of reinforced concrete, is 4 to 9 metres thick. The base is split into 14 submarine cells (called alvéoles), of which eight were designed as dry docks and six as water basins. The cells are connected inside through an intersecting “street”. The transformation of the bunker into a contemporary cultural center, takes place in a broader plan to regenerate the waterfront.
The rehabilitation process involves minimal interventions, intending to preserve the enigmatic atmosphere of the original structure. The project consists of two cultural elements, LIFE, Lieu International des forms emergentes, a “mono-space” which can open towards the harbor, and VIP, Scene de Musiques Actuelles, a simple dense cube enclosed by a steel frame, which can accommodate 600 people, a bar, a balcony archive and recording studios.
These distinct elements are connected by the interior street, which also leads, through staircases, to a roof platform where a geodesic dome from the Berlin Tempelhof Airport serves as a think tank for art and music projects.
The bunker is determinant for the city´s morphology and carries a strong emotional impact, it acts as a monumental trace which evokes past violence, and has to connect with the urban surrounding, becoming suitable for new uses.
(The complete timeline)
(Part 1, Transformation of the city)
(Part 2, LIN intervention)
(Part 3, the Recycling of the Radar)
(Detail images)
(Detail text)
(Detail footnote)
ETEROGENEO ELEMENTAIRE
The project consists of 4 elements – The LIFE, space for emerging art forms – The VIP ROOM contemporary music events, with a bar, an are- chive – An internal street that crosses the entire base, connecting the various programs and creating interaction between each of the cells (it is the main access) – The hemispherical geodesic dome on the roof, experimental space, a “think tank” in lightweight con- traction — It is defined by a carpet of light hanging from the ceiling made of metal rods and LEDs and, a coating to the ground Right on the technical areas, luminous sources shaped in dark volumes A vertical Piranesi’s connection was created to bring natural light into the tunnel and to connect spaces such as the access to upper floors and roof –
This coexistence is precisely the challenge. The VIP is an existing local institution, active all the year The LIFE is a new institution; international, even spatially are designed differently
(press selection from 139 articles )
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The project consists of 4 elements – The LIFE, space for emerging art forms – The VIP ROOM contemporary music events, with a bar, an are- chive – An internal street that crosses the entire base, connecting the various programs and creating interaction between each of the cells (it is the main access) – The hemispherical geodesic dome on the roof, experimental space, a “think tank” in lightweight con- traction — It is defined by a carpet of light hanging from the ceiling made of metal rods and LEDs and, a coating to the ground Right on the technical areas, luminous sources shaped in dark volumes A vertical Piranesi’s connection was created to bring natural light into the tunnel and to connect spaces such as the access to upper floors and roof –
This coexistence is precisely the challenge. The VIP is an existing local institution, active all the year The LIFE is a new institution; international, even spatially are designed differently
Quarto element é IL team Della coverture 3.7 Atari tram Porto e city Noi volevamo colonizer la coverture con UN program e Unna structure leggier Un Capriccio exploratory Elementi temporanei, leggeri, economici, reciclato e recyclable Duomo-radar dell‘aeroporto di TEMPELHOF di Berlin, costruito da Sagebiehl nel 1934 smontato l‘anno scorso Recupero della struttura modulare come regalo E’ UN element Pioneer Il primo ad occupare il tetto, forse ripartirà E’ IL sol Oggi é l‘ Icon della nuova tras- formazione simbolo di una condivisione tra Francia e Germania di questo luogo di memoria e del cambiamento (qualcuno l‘ha definito IL BUNKER DELLA PACE GREENHOUSE ROOF it was realized and it was the experimental phase of the project. It reinforces the effect of mass, Waterproofing of the roof structure “MILLEFOGLIE” HUGE MASS WITH THERMAL INERTIA A thermal cyclic shift of 3 months (if it is in August is already based in the autumn) the goal TO reduce the use of artificial heating for the internal public street The greenhouse could increase the thermal inertia and this would result in a constant average temperature. Experimental field use: agriculture, collection of butterflies SNA-P-drde07-sc-1800_ ROCHER BASSIN ORIGINS I t is p a r t o f a n I n t e r d I s c I p l I n a r y r e s e a r c h p r o g r a m T I M E
( excerpt of sientific documentation)
(workshop, October 2011)
Exhibition THE BUNKER
Concept & Design PIETERJAN GRANDRY Giulia ANDI, Bruno Pinto da Cruz, and Logan Lo-Fi Image direction Giulia ANDI Photography Jan-Oliver KUNZE, Christian RICHTERS, Hans-Michael FOELDEACK, Finn GEIPEL, Giulia ANDI Dominique MACEL – Vile de Saint-Nazaire, Illustrations credits LIN Laboratory for integrative Architecture and Urbanism Text Giulia ANDI, Extract from the lecture in Milano Polytechnic “Atlantic Wall”, November 2007 Translation Giulia ANDI, Bruno Pinto da Cruz Video Giulia ANDI Realized by PIETERJAN GRANDRY Sound: CARSTEN Nicolai (during a performance in the Radom, June 2007); roof perforation of the Bunker, 2006, levage radome, J.O.KUNZE Copyright LIN Project Team ALVEOLE 14, St NAZAIRE Architects LIN, Finn GEIPEL Giulia ANDI with Hans-Michael FOELDEACK (Project manager) David LETELLIER Philip RIESEBERG, Simon-Martin SCHULTZE, Marie TAVEAU, Cécile GRELIER, Annabelle MUNSCH Philip HEGNAUER, AMELIE PONCETY, AURELIE BERHAULT, Thomas KUPKE, NACERA MAHL Marc DUJON, TIMO FOERSTER Theories and cultural critique Joseph HANIMANN, Paris Scenography Gérard FLEURY, Architecture et Technique, Paris Acoustics YAYING XU, Paris; Bruno SUNER, ALTIA ACOUSTIQUE, Paris Climate Studies Matthias SCHÜLER, TRANSSOLAR, Stuttgart Structure Philippe Clément, BATISERF INGENIERIE, EYHENS On-site engineer OCEANIS INGENIERIE, Saint-Nazaire Construction economy Michel FORGUE, Paris, Le RIVIER D´APPRIEU Building services Louis CHOULET, Clermont-Ferrand Surface 3300 m2 (ALVEOLE 14) 2270 m2 (public space) Cost € 5,0 Mio (ALVEOLE 14) € 1,2 Mio (public space) Competition 03/2003 Construction 10/2005 – 04/2007 Footnote 1. TEMPO Reusable types of buildings for temporary commercial Graduate engineer of architecture Susan DRAEGER, Berlin Approved dissertation, promotion Committee: Chairman: Prof. Dr. Rudolf SCHÄFER Advisor: Prof. Dipl.-ING. Finn GEIPEL Advisor: Prof. Dipl.-ING. REGINE LEIBINGER Day of scientific debate: 10.12.2009 Berlin 2010 2. Climate Notice TRANSOLAR Hermann Leis, Matthias Schuler 13.06.2005 3. SNa14, ALVEOLE 14, St NAZAIRE Finn GEIPEL LIN, Berlin Methodological Note, February 2003 4. Recycling and editing of Press text PROJECT Database Site ALVEOLE 14, Quartier Ville Port, Saint-Nazaire France Client City of Saint-Nazaire Awarding Authority SOCIETE NAZAIRIENNE (SONADEV)
A special thank for a great interdisciplinary team
