Post by nuno on Feb 14, 2017 11:45:42 GMT -6
Entry # 589730336
EARTH ATMOSPHERE
A reference point on the landscape to be installed on the borders of the village, made with rammed earth.
DESIGN STATEMENT
A meditation and reflexion place. A tower for introspection with a special focus on the element earth, not only as the most common construction material in the area, but especially as a physical place and part of nature. In contrast with the smooth surfaces of the exterior, the natural lighting from the top, emphasizes the raw earth surfaces on the interior, giving the visitor a vision about the element earth in his pure state, creating an unique atmosphere.
From the technical point of view, this construction explores the potential of rammed earth with a new plasticity and texture as a result of an experimental methodology. With a perimetral formwork, the earth is compacted only on the borders, leaving the center with uncompacted earth. When finished, this uncompacted earth will be removed creating then the interior space with a raw surface.
Process:
- 1st week: Forms, foundations and earth preparation
- 2nd, 3th and 4th weeks: Walls, rammed earth
- 5th week: empty the uncompacted earth and top protection.
Materials:
- Wood (for the formwork) - 500$
- Earth (rammed earth) - free
- Stones (for the fuondation) - 100$
- Straw (top protection) - 65$
- Extra costs - 250$
People (for 5 weeks):
- 1 carpenter - 350$
- 2 skilled labor (earth work)- 700$
- 3 helpers (earth work) - 735$
- helpers in workshop mode - free
TOTAL COST: 2700$