Vzory

concept and project: Martyna Rajewska, Agnieszka Chromiec

supervision: Ph.D. Jacek Dominiczak, Ph.D. Katarzyna Krakowiak / Urban Interiors Academy of Fine Arts Gdańsk / 2015

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Project ‘Symbiosis’ is an architectural answer for the unique closeness of the space between two churches. It’s a negotiation between proportions, frames and light. Negotiation based on a dialogue between two architects and friends. Friends that found this place relevant to design their own, independent houses. With a strength of comprehension of each other, they found an integral point, where their projects and lives could meet. From that moment all hide behind the word: symbiosis.

 

Every architectural intervention requires specific language dictated by the local context. In “Symbiosis“ project this context was based on the closeness of two churches “st. Bridget” and “st. Catherine” in Old City of Gdańsk. It is a relation between old and new architecture. Relation based on the communication where the existence consists of appreciation of each other. Therefore the material of exterior walls of the building corresponds to XIVth century brick wall of the St. Brigdet church. While interior of the quarter facade is finished with glass and concrete. Separate houses create flexible boundary of privacy through moveable walls. Specific combination of those walls allows inhabitants to join their rest and working spaces. Simplicity of spaces leaves room for inhabiting, adaptation.