CONFLUENCIA BILBAO
MANIFESTO
This project takes place on Zorrotzaurre island in Bilbao focusing on the concept of “city acupuncture” and aims to revitalize the abandoned post-industrial city- scape by activating key locations. The chosen site for this project is the Artiach Biscuit Factory, which holds historical and cultural significance.
The project acknowledges the importance of mental well-being of a community who holds the legacy of heavy industrialization, and emphasizes the creation of well-crafted public spaces at various scales to foster social connections and generate new urban value.
Inspired by psychiatrist Ian Gilchrist’s findings on the nature of the right and left brain hemispheres, the project aims to transform the building from a ma- chine-like, left hemisphere-oriented space into a more creative, empathetic, and interconnected environment that encourages holistic collaboration among the exisiting creative sectors.
The spanish word ‘CONFLUENCIA’ used for this project’s name refers to a gathering or convergence of diverse elements, ideas, or activities. This project en- visions this word to embody a place where different creative pursuits coming together and celebrating.
The new Artiach factory’s design proposes a dynamic landscape of co-working and public spaces both inside and outside the building. These spaces can adapt over time to accommodate various uses, fostering an ever-changing interactive environment that expands the possibilities and freedom of its users.
Full building
East entrance
Retractable seating and building structure (At ground floor circus training space)
Ground floor circulation
Co-working Space
Net-zero Strategies - Overview
PLANS
Final Proposal
PROGRAM
“Building Acupuncture” - The old configuration of space and locations of creative sectors feel very closed off and congested. This project aims to relocate existing creative sectors, improve circulation and encourage social interactions among the sectors.
Old locations of the existing sectors
New locations of existing sectors and new sectors
ACUPUNCTURE DESIGN - Macro scale public space planning
ACUPUNCTURE DESIGN -Micro scale public space planning
MAJOR ARCHITECTURE CHANGES - Old layout
MAJOR ARCHITECTURE CHANGES - New layout; Applied to highlighted part of building, where the main acrobatics training space of the circus school is located
Building “acupuncture” options
“Acupuncture” strategy applied on building
ACROBATICS TRAINING SPACE RECONSTRUCTION SEQUENCES
Removal of current structure and reinforce rest of the structure using concrete jacketing
STRUCTURAL DESIGN DETAILS & CALCULATIONS OVERVIEW
ENVRIONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Active, passive lighting strategies
