Transformation of Hospital North
Translated title
Transformation af Sygehus Nord
Authors
Christensen, Ida Søgaard ; Mikkelsen, Joan Bech ; Jakobsen, Charlotte
Term
4. term
Education
Publication year
2021
Submitted on
2021-05-27
Pages
200
Abstract
New “Super Hospitals” are being built across Denmark. As a result, many older hospital buildings will be vacated—this will soon be the case in Aalborg. This thesis examines how parts of these buildings can be transformed into innovative settings for new functions needed in the area, while respecting the site’s history, identity, and existing architecture. The main focus is sustainability, especially the reuse and upcycling of materials. Upcycling means giving materials a second life with equal or higher value instead of simply recycling or discarding them. The topic is timely because construction is a highly polluting sector. To meet the national climate targets for 2030 (a 70% reduction in emissions compared with 1990) and 2050 (climate neutrality), significant changes are required. Transformation and renovation of existing buildings are a promising path: a 2020 report by Rambøll indicates that renovation can cut greenhouse-gas emissions by up to 56% compared with demolition and new build. The thesis explores often overlooked opportunities in architectural renovation and transformation, with a clear vision to repurpose the existing building stock. The design concept “True North” proposes a vibrant, livable, mixed-use area for a wide range of users and the local community. True North demonstrates how modern sustainable design strategies can be integrated when adapting existing buildings—including strategic upcycling and reuse of materials.
Flere nye “superhospitaler” er ved at blive opført i Danmark. Det betyder, at mange ældre hospitalsbygninger bliver forladt—og det sker snart i Aalborg. Dette speciale undersøger, hvordan dele af de gamle bygninger kan forvandles til innovative rammer for nye, nødvendige funktioner i området, samtidig med at stedets historie, identitet og eksisterende arkitektur respekteres. Hovedfokus er bæredygtighed, især genbrug og upcycling af materialer. Upcycling betyder, at materialer får et nyt og ofte mere værdifuldt liv i stedet for blot at blive genanvendt eller kasseret. Relevansen er stor, fordi byggeriet er en stærkt forurenende sektor. For at nå de nationale klimamål for 2030 (70 % reduktion i udledninger i forhold til 1990) og 2050 (klimaneutralitet) er der behov for markante ændringer. Transformation og renovering af eksisterende bygninger er et lovende spor: En Rambøll-rapport fra 2020 peger på, at renovering kan reducere udledningen af drivhusgasser med op til 56 % sammenlignet med nedrivning og nybyggeri. Specialet udforsker de ofte oversete muligheder inden for arkitektonisk renovering og transformation med en klar vision om at gentænke og genanvende den eksisterende bygningsmasse. Konceptet “True North” foreslår et levende, beboeligt område med blandede funktioner for mange forskellige brugere og det lokale fællesskab. True North viser, hvordan moderne bæredygtige designgreb kan integreres i omdannelsen af eksisterende bygninger—blandt andet gennem strategisk upcycling og genbrug af materialer.
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