Evocatively Intersperses the Ruins of Helfštýn Castle with Concrere, Glass & Steel. The Helfštýn Castle heritage buildings pose a particular challenge
When it comes to refurbishment as there is always a trade-off between preserving the historic fabric and facilitating contemporary use. The Helfštýn Castle such projects present a unique opportunity to interweave past and present in an evocative and instructive manner. [Contemporary intervention is both delicate and assertive; rather than competing with the historical building. [Helfštýn Castle] it stands apart through the use of modern materials like glass, steel and concrete. Creating the Helfštýn Castle] of cohesive unit in which all the elements, old and new, go hand in hand.
The Helfštýn Castle as Archaeological Site well as Romantic Spot
Founded in the 14th century, and extended during the following three centuries, including the addition of a Renaissance Palace. The Helfštýn Castle as archaeological site well as romantic spot. The hilltop castle was finally abandoned in the 18th century, and soon fell into disrepair. Later gaining popularity as an archaeological site as well as a romantic spot. The process included creating a 3D model based on thousands of photographs from a drone. Mapping all the types of plaster and masonry constructions, and designing the Helfštýn Castle a new roof.
The Architects Have Worked with Three Basic Elements
The architects have worked with three basic elements, one for each level of the building. In order to distinguish the modern interventions from the historic masonry structure: Glass on steel beams for roofing, Corten steel for staircases and footbridges, and finally, polished concrete for ground floor paths. The insertion of sandblasted glass roofs swathes the Helfštýn Castle chambers with softly diffused daylight complimenting the exhibition displays. The Helfštýn Castle allowing visitors to perceive the historic interiors in more detail. In contrast, clear glass was used for the chapel roof as a symbol of the heavens looming above. Zigzagging along and through the masonry walls, the Corten steel footbridges and staircases create a distinct circulation network. That gradually guides visitors from the ground floor exhibition spaces all the way up to the top of the structure. Where the former ramparts now serve as viewing terraces.
The Choice of Hefaiston Blacksmith Workshop
The choice of Hefaiston blacksmith workshop; The choice of Corten steel, a copper chromium alloy steel with one of highest levels of resistance to atmospheric weathering. Chosen or both for practical and aesthetic reasons, the alloy corrodes it will slowly match the hue of masonry walls. The material also references the Hefaiston blacksmith workshop, an annual gathering of blacksmiths at Helfštýn Castle. That is considered one of the most important events of artist blacksmiths in the world. Corten steel profiles have also been used to delineate the concrete pavement on the Helfštýn Castle ground floor. With the gaps between them and the masonry walls filled with gravel, which beautifully ties in the different textures. Further exemplifies the Helfštýn Castle masterful interlacing of old and new.
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