Guide OAI 2022

19 GARAGEHABITAT: A dwelling that can accommodate visitors, or ultimately family members in need of assistance. MEDIK: The architectural expression is reduced to a minimum, to leave nothing but a well-paced structural framework reassure visitors and users. An ambition governs the project and becomes the dominant mantra: do as little as possible but the best possible. COHS: In order to be able to open the groundfloor to public space, sanitary equipment and technic installations were displaced on the roof of the existing building. MEDIK: The project stands out by its regular facade in exposed concrete, a logical consequence of the analysis of uses, functions and ergonomics. MEDIK: The resultant rational grid allows for interior layout flexibility and conside- rable space savings, since the facade is the main structural element. MEDIK: On the ground floor, the volume is set back from the façade and thus defines a covered walk- way. Like arcades in European cities, this passage extends the public space and creates additional comfort for patients, clients and professionals. COHS: The concrete structure was stripped of interior insulation and successive finishing layers. An exposed cork insulation facade updates the building’s energy efficiency to contemporary standards. COHS: Technical installations are exposed and false ceilings prevented: the full spatial capacity is thus experienced. COHS: These technical installations from 1974 faced demolition due to their rigid and closed-off floorplan, outdated thermal comfort and obsolete technical equipment. GARAGEHABITAT: The ground floor is a translucent pavilion opening to 4 orienta- tions, of which 2 openings are suitable for vehicles. 4 vehicles can be housed in this volume, while a monolith of compactable shelves condenses household. GARAGEHABITAT: Solely an elevating platform makes the second floor accessible. GARAGEHABITAT : 4 columns form a garage, 4 walls a dwelling