在历史上，阿尔斯特是丹德河畔的一个重要工业城市。18世纪时，纺织业的蓬勃发展让这座城市成为了行业的中心。今天，人们仍然可以在Pierre Corneliskaai一带找到黄金时代留下的遗迹。该项目所在建筑曾经是一个纺织厂，后来在特百惠公司的注资下被改造成塑料厂，如今又成为了一座全新的家具陈列室——用于展示浴室和厨房专业设计品牌Sterck NV的产品。
Historically, Aalst is an important industrial town on the Dender. Especially the textile industry flourished, a sector of which the city became the epicentre in the 18th century. A remnant of this golden age can be found along the Pierre Corneliskaai. Once a weaving mill, later transformed into a plastic factory under the wings of Tupperware and today a new showroom for designer furniture of bathroom and kitchen specialist Sterck NV.
▼从河畔望向建筑，Viewto he building from the river©Ypsilon Business Photography
▼建筑立面，Building facade©Ypsilon Business Photography
在翻新这座具有历史价值的建筑时，保留其工业特征是非常重要的一点。该建筑以典型的砖砌结构为特征，包含三个对称的主空间结构，独特的立面富于优美而又精致的砖雕装饰。尽管该仓库未被列入保护建筑名单，但它仍被认为是一座宝贵的建筑遗产。借助特殊的清洁工艺，建筑外墙完全恢复了其往日的光彩，并将为整个场地和城市增添新的价值。
When renovating this historically valuable building, it was important to preserve its industrial character. The building is distinguished by typical brick architecture and consists of three symmetrical bays. The distinctive façade is rich in beautiful nuanced brick ornaments. Although the warehouse was not included in the list of protected buildings, it is considered a valuable architectural heritage. The exterior of the building was restored to its full glory using special cleaning process to add value to the overall site and the city.
▼建筑外观，Exterior view©Ypsilon Business Photography
▼户外空间和立面细节和户外空间，Outdoor space & facade view©Ypsilon Business Photography
在仓库原来的主立面上，可以看见带有浮雕装饰的大型矩形砖面。窗口的位置与砖面的韵律形成统一，它们以带有拱顶的混凝土框架进行加固。一方面，新加入的混凝土与旧的砖墙形成了鲜明对比，另一方面，它们也起到了承重的作用。立面的后方置入了新的细木工单元，并隐藏在混凝土结构内部。与停车场相邻的侧立面也开有大尺寸的窗户，起到展示和引入阳光的作用。
In the original front façade of the warehouse, large rectangular planes in relief brickwork could be observed. On the rhythm of these planes, openings were created that were reinforced with a concrete frame rounded at the top. On the one hand, the concrete used contrasts nicely with the old bricks. On the other hand, it also acts as a supporting structure. The new exterior joinery was placed behind the façade so that it is hidden by the new concrete structure. Large window openings were also provided in the side façade – adjacent to the car park – which serve as display windows and will provide the building with sufficient daylight.
▼从窗户望向展厅，View through the openings©Ypsilon Business Photography
▼建筑局部，Facade detailed view©Ypsilon Business Photography
基于建筑的既有尺度，需要进行较多的建筑干预，以便让三个主空间达到展厅的功能要求。建筑结构和家具布局之间的关系也需要经过仔细的考量，为此设计团队选用了三种原材料——混凝土、金属和木材——来填充既有的开放空间，同时再根据每个空间的尺寸来对建筑进行细分。
▼剖面图，Section© Objekt Architecten
The size of the building calls for major architectural movements to bring the three bays up to scale to serve as a showroom. Here, the relationship between the structure of the building and the arrangement of the furniture had to be carefully determined. Therefore, when designing the interior, the choice was made to work with three raw materials – concrete, metal and wood – that fill the open space while subdividing the building thanks to their size.
▼内部空间概览，Interior view©Ypsilon Business Photography
▼家具展厅，Furniture display area©Ypsilon Business Photography
▼首层展厅，Ground floor space©CafeineBE
建筑左边和中间的过道放置了一个混凝土圆盘，并支撑在三个承重结构上。在展示家具时，这些支撑结构还将兼顾背景板的功能。圆盘在首层展厅创造出一种较为封闭的感觉，它为开放空间的上部提供了一个额外的可用楼层。这个新创建的楼层可以通过两座开阔的混凝土楼梯（一座直形梯，一座旋转梯）进入。另有一条走道将楼梯连接至其后方的“金属”体量。
Throughout the left and middle aisles of the building, a concrete disc was placed, resting on three architectural supports. These supports are thereby given an additional function as backs when displaying the furniture. The disc creates a ceiling and more enclosed feeling in the underlying showroom. It also provides additional usable floor space on the upper floor in the otherwise high open space. This newly created floor is accessed via two generous concrete staircases (a pitch and a spiral staircase). A walkway connects it to the ‘metal’ volume behind.
▼首层展厅一瞥，A glimpse to the ground floor©Ypsilon Business Photography
▼混凝土圆盘支撑在三个承重结构上©Ypsilon Business Photography
Concrete disc resting on three architectural supports
▼圆盘在空间上部提供了一个额外的可用楼层，The disc provides additional usable floor space on the upper floor©CafeineBE
▼首层展厅，Ground floor space©CafeineBE
穿过左边和中间的过道后，建筑的后方设有一个金属体量，容纳了办公室、存储区、洗手间、技术室和一个可以用于烹饪展示的厨房。该体积被大面积的金属覆盖，从视觉上强调了其丰富的功能性。在与右侧过道平行的位置，置入了一个大型的户外天井，为与之相邻的灵活办公区提供了光线。同时，天井还种植了攀缘植物，为户外家具创造了一个如绿洲般的独特展示环境。
Across the left and middle aisles, a metal volume was placed at the back of the building. This volume houses offices, storage areas, toilets, technical rooms and a kitchen in which cooking demonstrations can be organised. Covering this volume with expanded metal also visually reinforces the various functions. Following on from this metal block, a large patio was provided at the level of the right aisle, within the original boundaries of the former warehouse. On the one hand, this outdoor space provides light in the large adjacent void where flexible workplaces are provided. On the other hand, climbing plants can grow here to create a green oasis that allows outdoor furniture to be displayed in a unique setting.
▼旋转楼梯，Spiral staircase©CafeineBE
▼金属隔墙，Metal partition©CafeineBE
▼新置入的楼层，The new-added floor©CafeineBE
建筑的右半部分也置入了一个新的楼层，这里充斥着木质元素。由于该楼层与前后立面完全分开，访客可以在其中继续体验开阔的空间。中央楼梯设置在前方的双层高空间，人们可以从这里进入完全以镶木地板铺设的楼面。
An additional floor was designed in the right section, where a third element – wood – prevails. This floor is separate from the front and rear façade, allowing the visitor to continue to experience spaciousness in this aisle as well. Via a centrally placed staircase in the double-height space at the front, one reaches the floor that was completely finished with a wooden parquet floor in two levels.
▼家具陈列，Furniture exhibition©CafeineBE
▼室内细节，Inteiror detailed view©CafeineBE
设计语言和室内元素共同彰显了这座宝贵建筑的工业和历史特征，并且免于落入俗套。建筑的最终功能是为家具提供展示空间，其内部陈列的现代家具与建筑本身构成了一种独特的内部张力，并相互融合为一个整体。从整体上看，它为人们提供了一个可以平静地进行探索的场景。
The architectural language and interior choices used reinforce the industrial and historical character of this valuable building without falling into stereotypes. An internal tension is created by the building’s ultimate function as a showroom for furniture. The modern items on display will enhance the whole and vice versa. Experience was sought in the broad sense of the word. A place where people can explore in peace.
▼混凝土楼梯，Staircase©Ypsilon Business Photography
▼现代家具与建筑本身相互融合为一个整体，The modern items on display will enhance the whole and vice versa©CafeineBE
▼窗景和光影，Window and natural light© CafeineBE©Ypsilon Business Photography
▼首层平面，Ground floor plan©Objekt Architecten
▼夹层平面，Mezzanine floor plan©Objekt Architecten
▼立面图，Elevations©Objekt Architecten
Project name: ark38 by Sterck
Realisation: 2020 – 2022
Architect: Objekt Architecten in association with Hans Sterck
Location: Aalst, Belgium
Client: Sterck Invest NV
Surface: 2.045 m2 (of which 1.862 m2 showroom)
Main contractor: Jan De Nul
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