Congratulations! After months of research and hard work, the project is now mature for presentation to the real jury: the people of Fjällbacka.
The combination of an open stone terrace for the summer with a cozy timber building for winter gatherings will meet the needs of "the locals", while being attractive to passers-by. Thus, the new "Folkets Hus" and the accompanying network of interventions should live up both to visitors' and Fjällbacka's own inhabitants' expectations.
I imagine myself, inside the building (outside, if the weather allows), looking over the archipielago, drinking a cup of hot chocolate, while surfing the net on my laptop. Will I soon be able to?
In June 2010 I completed my Diploma (RIBA Part 2) in Architecture at London Metropolitan University. My final project, undertaken with the Free Unit, was a personal project exploring the Swedish town of Fjällbacka, where I have spent my summers since childhood. This blog was created to gather feedback and reactions to my ongoing explorations, but it is intended that the project lives on beyond the academic year, particularly as the town undergoes change and new development. The project continues to be on my mind, and I will continue to sporadically blog about it.
Please feel free to comment (in Swedish if that is easier for you! Kommentera gärna på svenska, det går lika bra!); any feedback will add value!
Feel free to email me if you would like to discuss the project in more depth or if you would like more information: vicky.wagner@gmail.com
Congratulations! After months of research and hard work, the project is now mature for presentation to the real jury: the people of Fjällbacka.
ReplyDeleteThe combination of an open stone terrace for the summer with a cozy timber building for winter gatherings will meet the needs of "the locals", while being attractive to passers-by. Thus, the new "Folkets Hus" and the accompanying network of interventions should live up both to visitors' and Fjällbacka's own inhabitants' expectations.
I imagine myself, inside the building (outside, if the weather allows), looking over the archipielago, drinking a cup of hot chocolate, while surfing the net on my laptop. Will I soon be able to?