CONCEPTUAL PROJECT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ART CATHEDRAL (YAC)
Art Cathedral - Cathedral of Art
Location:
Kells / Kells
Ireland
52°32'20.4”N 7°15'59.6”W
Part: Architecture; Phase: Conceptual design
Young Architects Competitions (YAC) /
Competitions for Young Architects:
https://www.youngarchitectscompetitions.com/…/art-cathedral
Arts Cathedral (YAC)
Rays of light are sculpted from a dense atmosphere saturated with the vapors of candles and spirals of perfumed incense. The metallic and faint tinkling of silver censers, long and peaceful days punctuated by the tolling of bells and Gregorian chants. "
The Gothic cathedral is one of the most powerful archetypes for modern humanity – especially when it is in ruins.

Possible interventions:
1. Excavation works are not allowed;
2. No demolition allowed;
3. Removal of existing trees is not permitted - a detailed tree species map is provided;
4. New constructions, independent or adjacent, connected, raised to the existing ones, are allowed as long as there is a consistent and clear connection between the historical architecture and the modern intervention;
5. Planting of trees or shrubs is permitted;
6. There are no restrictions in terms of heights or volumes, but they must comply with the requirements for the recognition and protection of historical remains.
*The cathedral - the best place for modern artistic culture.
* Artist residencies;
* Ateliers/workshops;
* services - offices, restaurants, toilets, ticket offices, etc.

OBJECTIVES (DESIGN):
- Public space for culture, for education, for thematic tourism, etc.;
- Ateliers, Workshops, Artistic events;
- Exhibition area;
- Recreation;
- Visually invisible, but recognizable architectural image;
- High-tech and compliant with environmental requirements;
- Compliance with the features of the surrounding park environment;
- Provides an accessible environment.

INTERVENTION AREA - 19,518 sq.m.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
OVERALL DIMENSIONS – 201m.*145m.
RELIEF – 10m. height difference of 200m.
EXTENDED BUILT UP AREA – 12,110 m²
TOTAL BUILT UP AREA 15556.23 m²
*New buildings were built within the service part of the fortress - 6 units. Service and service 3 units and for studios 3 units. Only two of the buildings have two levels. The first is next to the entrance - RECEPTION; SHOP; INTERACTIVE HALL, SPORTS AREA (the biggest green roof). The second is the building with the Irish club restaurant and panoramic cafe/restaurant above it. Both buildings are designed to provide a panoramic view of the ruins and the exhibition area.
Car access and parking - A parking lot has been built outside the boundaries of the fortress to service buildings.
Pedestrian access:
Pedestrian access is consistent with pedestrian flows in the adjacent area.
Alleys - comprehensive access to all parts of the site is provided.
Stairs - 2 pcs. - decorative purpose.
Park environment - photography of tree species is allowed and their destruction is prohibited.
OBJECTIVES (DESIGN):
- Public space for culture, for education, for thematic tourism, etc.;
- Ateliers, Workshops, Artistic events;
- Exhibition area;
- Recreation;
- Visually invisible, but recognizable architectural image;
- High-tech and compliant with environmental requirements;
- Compliance with the features of the surrounding park environment;
- Provides an accessible environment.
VOLUME-SPATIAL SOLUTION - the area with the ruins has been preserved and due to its overall dimensions, it is intended for expositions and/or artistic events (height 12m). Ateliers\Workshops with different clear heights of 4m have been designed. ; 3 m. .
CONSTANT NATURAL PASSIVE SIDE LIGHTING IS ACHIEVED
THE INTENDED AREA FOR INSTALLATION OF SOLAR PANELS is 8581 m², which roughly makes a small solar park.
CLIMATE- The climate is temperate oceanic
That is, it is not necessary to design complex systems with the use of different types of heat-insulating materials (but they are set in order to achieve a constant microclimate), but it is mandatory and waterproofing materials are provided.
The temperature range is suitable for storing a very large range of works of art (paintings, sculptures and installations) and there is no need to design a complex and expensive air conditioning system.
CONSTRUCTION - reinforced concrete, metal