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CASE

STUDY
INTD 415 | ADAPTIVE AND REUSE OF BUILDINGS AND SITES

MS. ALZAHRAA FATANI ASSIGNMNET # 1

BAYAN ALZOURY 4110660

NOUR HAJBARAH 4210725


CONTENT

An international adaptive reuse building. Local adaptive reuse building (Saudi Arabia)

gasometer vienna
shamalat cultural centre
GASOMETER VIENNA
The Gasometer Vienna is a complex of four former gas storage tanks located
in the Simmering district of Vienna, Austria.

Originally these massive brick structures were used to store gas for the city’s
street lighting and energy needs. After they became obsolete in 1984 due to
the conversion to natural gas, the gasometers were repurposed to an
ambitious urban redevelopment project.

The Gasometers were transformed into a mixed-use complex, combining


residential apartments, offices, shops, a cinema, and event spaces.

Today, the Gasometer Vienna serves as a vibrant community hub,


representing a blend of industrial heritage and modern urban living. Its
successful adaptive reuse has made it an iconic example of how historical
industrial sites can be reimagined for contemporary use.
Industrial zone of Simmering, Vienna, Austria 36.900 m2 N

Built in :1896-1899 Adapted: 1999-2001 18

Jean Nouvel Manfred Wedhorn


Wilhelm Holzbauer Coop Himmelb(l)au
HISTORY OF THE BUDLING
In the late 19th century, Vienna's gas supply was controlled by private
companies, resulting in high prices for consumers, mostly modest-income
families. This changed with the construction of the Gaswerks Simmering
(Simmering Gas Works) in Vienna's 11th district. The facility included four
massive 55-meter-high brick gas storage tanks with iron interiors, capable of
storing large amounts of gas produced from coal, which was distributed
through a vast pipeline system.

Despite the Gasometers’ capacity to provide over 100 million cubic meters of
gas annually, they struggled to meet the demands of Vienna’s growing
population. The facility underwent several technological upgrades before gas
production ceased in 1969, as Vienna transitioned to natural gas. The tanks
remained in use for storage until 1984, when they were ultimately
decommissioned due to advancements in gas storage technology.
A B C D
Jean Nouvel Coop Himmelblau Manfred Wehdorn Wilhelm Holzbauer
The connection between the different tanks is
facilitated by the shopping mall, which runs along
the entire base of the complex, linking the buildings
together.
GASOMETER B
Gasometer B adds new volumes to the existing
building:

The cylinder Event hall situated at the base.


AMENITIES
Each gasometer was divided into several zones :

Ground Floor | Shopping malls Middle Floors | Offices Top Floor | Apartments
254 living units and 76 student apartments
Parking Event Hall Shopping mall

Apartments
Gasometer B | Section
MATERIALS | PRE-ADAPTATION
Brick
These cylindrical buildings were constructed entirely from
brick in the late 19th century, with intricate details and
robust masonry designed to store gas.

Iron Framework
A network of iron supports and structures was originally
used to maintain the storage tanks for gas. While much of
this interior framework was dismantled during the
renovation, some remnants may have been repurposed for
structural support or aesthetic nods to the buildings'
industrial past.
MATERIALS | DURING ADAPTATION

Brick Glass Steel Concrete


COLOR SCHEME

Brick Red & Earth Tones Neutral & Metallic Colors


These hues give the buildings a warm, These modern elements create a
historical feel and emphasize their visual balance with the historical red
monumental scale. brick, allowing the contemporary
structures to blend seamlessly with
the old facades.
SHAMALAT CULTURAL CENTRE

At the base, the property was an old mud house that was adopted and
converted into a cultural hub by renowned Saudi artist Maha Malluh.

Artist Maha Al-Malouh found this house in early 2013 and intended to
purchase it. the seller told her: “It is useless, it is dilapidated and must be
demolished!”. she decided to take the risk to come up with this cultural
architectural masterpiece.

It was renovated using a two-phased experimental approach – Restoration


and Addition. Parts of the mud house were kept intact, while others were
renovated using modern materials. The new addition to the building falls
within the footprint of the original yard and is built around the remnants of
the original adobe fence. It is visible from both inside and outside the
building.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 615 m2 N

Adapted in: 2013 - 2022


2 Floors

Saudi Artist Maha Malluh


AMENITIES

Meeting Room Exhibition Space Cafe Library


Social Space
Ground Floor Plan First Floor Plan
Sections

Side Elevations
MATERIALS USED COLOR SCHEME

White Stones, Mud, & Glass Neutral & Earthy Tones


The Building facade is cladded with a The colors of the old house were used
warm white stone that provides a seamless to preserve its identity and harmony
backdrop to the textured mud building. with the environment.
Mud was also used for most of the
building’s interior

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