DESA1002 'Nine Quarter City' - <Michelle Carr>

Abstract

Madrid is a mix of historical buildings, alongside modern day architecture. It’s buildings are considerably influenced by surrounding European countries, often of Catholic descent. The destruction from the 1930’s civil war paved the way for new architects to build a contemporary Madrid. There is a huge party and community atmosphere. So I found it appropriate to develop a design which supported this need. Madrid is famous for its wine, which is largely produced just outside of the main city. Hence providing an excellent development opportunity, from which I formulated my brief; to design a stylish winery appropriate for both residents and tourists of Madrid. I tested a variety of ideas and in the end came up with an idea which proved to be a mix of both a restaurant and a winery. I used the idea of the thermal baths in Switzerland, where each room is slightly different, and from this I created private function rooms. Each room is unique and is a quiet place where people can taste wine and dine. I also integrated the style of the Guggenheim Museum in New York into my design, as from each level there is a void in the floor where lower and upper floors can be viewed. The rooftop level is left open, so the public can enjoy a drink outside whilst overlooking the city’s rooftops. It also has a square shade cloth, which is geometrically shaped to bring the entire building neatly back together. The cladding is unique, as it is a wine barrel oak with a mix of translucent and transparent slits, which determine views and the overall atmosphere.