architecture republic: formwork

'formwork' by architecture republic, dublin, ireland
image © paul tierney


dublin-based practice architecture republic has recently completed 'formwork', an artist's studio located next to an established
residence in dublin, ireland. the nature of the client's artwork required an open area and the ability to view from an overhead
perspective. a garden buffer marks a distinction between the public passage leading to the private workshop. the footprint of
the 5 meter by 5 meter structure is situated between and bounded by the plot's extents.



exterior
image © paul tierney


the finished floor elevation has been recessed 750mm, approximately the height of a desk surface. the artist lays canvases on
the ground and may view the progress of work from a perimeter path placed at 'ground level'. while standing upon the poured
in place concrete ledge, the ceiling is 2.4 meters high and rises to 3.15 meters upon descending into the center of the room.
the monolithic ribbon element bends to form the entry staircase, raised work surface and daybed. the polished finish contrasts
the uniform texture of the board-marked floor to roof concrete walls.

two strip skylights oriented on a north-south axis introduce the shifting lighting conditions throughout the day. horizontal bands
of windows at the base of the enclosure provide views of the surrounding landscape from a seated position while the expansive
and continuous area above is used to exhibit large artworks.



exterior ribbon windows
image © paul tierney



entrance from garden
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front door and stairs
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entry leads to stairs and perimeter path
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workstation and stairs
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stair detail
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view of path from perimeter path
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(left) corner path
(right) light entering from skylight
images © paul tierney



view of daybed and storage from perimeter path
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daybed
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(left) corner detail
(right) ribbon bends to form daybed
images © paul tierney



light effects upon concrete wall
image © paul tierney



(left) window detail
(right) board-marked concrete wall and concrete form tie holes
images © paul tierney



site plan
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site section
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section
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elevation
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elevation
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experiential diagram
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sectional diagram
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project info:


architect: architecture republic
location: drumcondra, dublin 9, ireland
client: john graham, artist
photographer: paul tierney
area: 25 m2
stage: completed august 2011