Khushi Makwana

Exchange Elective

Architecture on Architecture

The studio focused on documenting and analyzing a building and its contemporary condition of milestone in history of architecture. After analyzing the famous building office: Centraal Beheer Apeldoorn by Herman Hertzberger, a detailed comparison was made between its original plans, concept and program to its current state and changes made. Keeping in mind the spatial quality of the original building and to enhance the experience for a larger public, a program was designed and detailed design was proposed. 
Website link:
https://buildingdocumentation.archi/buildings/centraal-beheer-apeldoorn
Miro Board presentation:https://miro.com/app/board/o9J_ktQUW3o=/


Report Content

A journal entry from visit to Centraal Beheer recording the spatial experience of the building.

Site context and original design of the parking basement

Original concept of the building following unit and repetition along a grid of cubes of 9X9 m and pathways running between them of 2m.

Axonometric of one 9X9 m module showing the structure.

Current condition of the abandoned building.

Proposed program where the building supports a market place and spin-offs.

Detailed axonometric of market showing a flower-shop module and mensa (these module to be repeated through the building)

Similarly, detailed modules for spin-off. Here, axonometric of workshop space and printing area. The plan on the right showing the planned zoning of programs.

Sketches overlays on sketchup model views showing the place functioning as a market place and spin-off centre.