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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. “Scherbaum Seebacher ” law office at Congress Graz, Austria by LOVE architecture and urbanism ZT GmbHMarch 8th, 2016 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: LOVE architecture and urbanism ZT GmbH The “Scherbaum Seebacher” law office in Graz moved to the former premises of the Steiermärkische Sparkasse bank on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the Congress Graz.  Image Courtesy © Jasmin Schuller
 Image Courtesy © Jasmin Schuller In addition to the future law offices, the historic building (built in 1883 by Mathias Seidl for the Steiermärkische Sparkasse bank) houses various event locations, such as the Graz musical society (Grazer Musikverein), the Stefaniensaal, the Steiermarksaal, the Kammermusiksaal, and the Graz Casino. The property is located in the heart of Graz’s old town in the direct vicinity of the main square and is therefore perfectly connected to the city’s center. In the future, 3,000m² of office space on two levels will be available.  Image Courtesy © Jasmin Schuller  Image Courtesy © Jasmin Schuller In addition, the future law office features several balconies and an access point to a rooftop terrace in the courtyard of the Graz Congress ensemble. The existing rooms are symmetrically built. A central access corridor with a total length of approx. 180m and a width ranging between 1.8 and 2.3m connects the individual rooms of the u-shaped structure.  Image Courtesy © Jasmin Schuller  Image Courtesy © Jasmin Schuller In addition to the rather rundown overall condition of the future office facilities, the existing space is completely devoid of special qualities. The length of the corridors makes it difficult to orient oneself, quite often resulting in a need to ask for directions. The idea: Let columns lead the way! The basic element of the design concept of the law office is the motive of the column or arcade, which is newly interpreted. In this way, the path through the future law office is characterized by a sequence of columns positioned at various densities.  Image Courtesy © Jasmin Schuller  Image Courtesy © Jasmin Schuller The degree of density of the columns regulates the sense of space, allows or impedes lines of sight, and creates a special filter between individual sections (e.g. corridors, administrative offices, meeting rooms). The irregular sequence of the columns rhythmically accentuates the corridor; paths appear shorter, and the perception of distances becomes more varied. In some areas (e.g. administrative offices), the columns replace the existing walls. Due to the distances between the columns, light illuminates the formerly gloomy corridor.  Image Courtesy © Jasmin Schuller  Image Courtesy © Jasmin Schuller In areas where existing walls were torn down, the columns hold the necessary support beams, while all other columns serve as filing cabinets and storage space. Thus, the archiving and storage functions are integrated completely in the central design idea of the project.  Image Courtesy © LOVE architecture and urbanism ZT GmbH  Image Courtesy © LOVE architecture and urbanism ZT GmbH  Image Courtesy © LOVE architecture and urbanism ZT GmbH  Image Courtesy © LOVE architecture and urbanism ZT GmbH
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