Tubus Büchel

The aim of the project is to build a multifunctional piece of street furniture 1:1 in the form of a practical project and to use it for 2-3 years during the interim use at Büchel. The furniture is developed from themes of the place, which are very diverse. Both the thermal water train and the visual axes to the city centre with the cathedral, Aachen window and city hall are integrated into the concept.

The street furniture should

establish a sense of place.
have an unusual presence in its form, colour and idea and be highly visible as an eye-catcher.
create a new public space and offer the possibility of meetings, actions, etc. as a platform.
be usable and integrate different functions, e.g. sitting, speaking, gathering.
integrate pictures and texts on historical references as information carriers.
be built from low-cost and recycled materials.
consist of elementary parts; optionally be 3D-printed.

Through the project, the following skills and competences are acquired and trained:

Experience of the entire process from design to implementation planning to realisation.
Dealing with integral planning that pursues the unity of design and construction
Planning of the realisable elements, detailed constructional planning and development of the connection methods / materials in the team
3D modelling, preparation of models for printability and creation of 3D print files and acquisition of the techniques and special features of 3D printing (processes, wall thicknesses, support structures, materials, etc.)
Conception and implementation of experimental test series
Learning organisational processes in the team (purchasing, practical applications, sponsoring and contact with executing companies)

The joint realisation of a built object offers a very impressive experience that goes beyond the usual range of studies offered.

The street furniture is recyclable after the duration of the interim use or can be placed in another location.

Supervising professors

Fissabre, Anke, Prof. Dr.-Ing.

Teaching Subject: Geschichte und Theorie der Architektur

fissabrefh-aachen.de
+49.241.6009 5 1204

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Institute - Institute of Smart Building Engineering (ISBE)
Senat und Kommissionen - Kommission für Forschung und Entwicklung

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Matcha, Heike, Prof. Dipl.-Ing.

Teaching Subject: Baukonstruktion und Systembau

matchafh-aachen.de
+49.241.6009 51132

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Student Project Leaders

Simon Beckers
Bendix Loevenich

Team

Design & project management: Simon Beckers, Bendix Loevenich
Contributors: Antonia Schumacher, Sofia Van der Vir, Dominik Pille, Noah Apel
Teachers: Prof. Heike Matcha, Prof. Anke Fissabre, Andreas Scholl M.A.