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- 2022 (Creation)
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Facade model of final year thesis project entitled "Re-Landfill: Finding sustainability in modern heritage".
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Description - A section of the proposal's facade exploring the modular reclaimed brick panel facade hung on the exposed existing concrete frame. Scale - 1:20.
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The “Post-Landfill”: Finding sustainability in problematic mid-20th century heritage.
The thesis explores a renovation strategy of a vacant hospital in Glasgow through testing the limits of reuse practices of reclaimed materials from demolished buildings. Since 1990, 45% of all demolitions in Scotland took place in Glasgow. Its tendency of reinventing itself by constantly demolishing raised interest in what opportunities can be found in this abundance of construction waste. The project addresses issues faced by similar estates around Europe doomed for demolition - the high cost of renovation/maintenance, unpopularity and tainted collective memory, inefficient floor planning, unattractive aesthetics, secluded urban placemaking, poor detailing and energy efficiency. Reuse methods of the reclaimed materials are utilized to inform the building’s programme and architecture by proposing a 20th-century heritage reuse institute, public workshops, affordable rent studios, commercial spaces, and an innovation centre. Imperfect materials are embraced over immaculate surfaces challenging the public’s view of decay as a sign of sustainability through longevity.
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Kukainis was born and grew up in Riga, Latvia graduating from Riga Stage Gymnasium No.1. Graduated from Glasgow School of Art with Bachelor with Honours in Architecture in 2021, and Diploma in Architecture in 2022 receiving Chairman's Medal, Glasgow Institute of Architects Commendation, Glasgow Council Charlie Cochrane Medal and shortlisted for Architect's Journal Student Sustainability Prize for the Final Thesis Project: The “Post-Landfill”: Finding sustainability in problematic mid-20th century heritage. Nominated for Newberry Medal, 3D Reid Student Prize, Architect's Journal Student Award and RIBA Silver Medal. Has practised as Part 1 and Part 2 Architectural Assistant at award-winning architecture practices: Glasgow-based Anderson, Bell + Christie, and Riga-based Sudraba Arhitektūra, working from small and highly-individual private projects to large-scale public cultural buildings and wide residential developments.
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Donated by Kārlis Kukainis, Sep 2022.
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Plywood base, floors and columns (spraypainted grey primer), foamboard brick panels (acrylic paint finish), laser-cut acrylic window frames.
Dimensions: 615 x 340 x 270 mm
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Catalogued by Michelle Kaye, Collections Lead, Dec 2024.
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- English