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Lunds old Observatory - Transformation and restoration

Name
Maria Drozdz
Education degree
Master
Subject area
Architecture
Study programme
Cultural Heritage, Transformation and Conservation
Year
2022

Within Lunds medieval city ramparts, the old observatory stands in the parks greenery since 1867, and is highly protected since 1993. 2002 it was decided to move operations from the observatory, that left the building empty and abandoned. The bearing cultural and architectural values gives the project a new function. The restoration will result in an astronomy-themed visitor centre and museum.

 

By examining and investigating the building's inherent qualities and values, as well as its problems and what it takes to update the building to today's requirements, my intention has been to find a suitable area of use as accessibility, which can not only make it relevant in 2000- century but also to register and strengthen the Observatory Park's identity.

Siteplan 1:500
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Facade from east
Facade from west
Ground floor with park
Basement and second floor
Third and fourth floor

The restoration in this project is about taking back history but also bringing it to life. In an effort to make visitors feel involved in an older period.

During the project, I have done a building archeological color survey.

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Registration of the current color scheme in bottom plan

Color scheme that strives for the original colors of the rooms. Drawings made by watercolor.

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Section AA
Section detail
Section BB
Section details
Section CC
Section DD
Section details
Current condition of the communication room
After restoration
Current condition of the main entrance
After restoration
Current condition of the communication room, a look into the meridian room
After restoration
Current condition in the photo laboratory
After restoration
Current condition in the darkroom
After restoration
Current condition of the meridian space
After restoration
The Royal Danish Academy supports the Sustainable Development Goals
Since 2017 the Royal Danish Academy has worked with the Sustainable Development Goals. This is reflected in our research, our teaching and in our students’ projects. This project relates to the following UN goal(-s):
Decent work and economic growth (8)
Sustainable cities and communities (11)

CV

CV

Telefon
+46 708392504
Education & Relevant Courses
2022
2022

Cand. Arch - The Royal Danish Academy

Cultural Heritage, Transformation and Restoration
2017
2020

B. Arch - The Royal Danish Academy

Architecture and Culture, IBK
Professional Work Experience
2020
2021

Intern at KHR Archtiecture

The internship period was a workplace with daily work around sketching, work in 3D programs, graphic design and model work. Worked under the reference Jan Søndergaard and his research and development project.
2018
2019

Teaching Assistant

Teaching assistant in Freehand Drawing for first-year students during 2018-2019 and spring 2022.
IT skills

AutoCad

Rhinoceros 3D

Vray

Adobe program (Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign)

Sketchup

Autodesk 3ds MAX

Language skills

English (fluent in both speech and writing)

Swedish (mother tongue)

Polish (mother tongue)

Danish (basic knowledge)