WEZ – Das weststeirische Einkaufszentrum購物中心建造於1970年，位於靠近格拉茨(Graz)的Bärnbach，是奧地利國內的第一代購物中心。隨著時間的流逝，這座購物中心已經變得衰敗和不再受歡迎，拆除成為一個值得鄭重考慮的選擇。儘管如此，業主仍希望對它進行更新改造，在BEHF Architects的努力下，WEZ購物中心被更新為一座擁有現代化設施、設計能夠滿足現代零售發展需求的新購物中心。為了平衡外觀和提高可見性，建築師設計了一個比原來更高、具有代表性的入口。當夜晚室內打開燈光時，玻璃構造的入口在室外閃耀著。新改造的立面使用黑色鋼材，向Bärnbach這座城市和悠久的煤礦開採歷史致敬。立面是從玻璃入口延伸出的兩道柔和波浪形構造，包裹著整個建築。
Built in the 1970s, the shopping mall WEZ – Das weststeirische Einkaufszentrum in Bärnbach near Graz is an example of the first generation of malls in Austria. Over the course of the years, the property has become dilapidated and has not been particularly inviting. Demolition has been a serious option. Nevertheless, the owners has decided to renovate it and thanks to BEHF Architects, the shopping mall WEZ has been upgraded into a modern-age facility designed to suit contemporary retail trends. In order to achieve a balanced look and increase the visibility, the architects have developed a higher, representative entrance. Made of glass, it is also visible at night when the interior is illuminated and shines towards the exterior. The new facade made of black steel pays homage to the city of Bärnbach and its long tradition of coal mining. It extends in two gentle waves from the glazed entrance over the entire surface of the building.
▼WEZ購物中心外觀-黑色鋼材立面和玻璃入口空間，exterior view of the WEZ shopping mall-black steel facade and glazed entrance
購物中心正前方佈置了寬闊的室外停車空間，建築師的設計策略是確保更優良的交通組織和最大化的為顧客提供便利。BEHF Architects以極大的熱情對現有建築進行了更新改造。這個項目為Bärnbach的居民提供了一個現代化的、吸引人的購物場所。
The outdoor space is generously enriched with parking spaces right in front of the mall. The design strategy ensures better traffic organsation and maximum convenience for the customers. BEHF Architects has renovated the existing property with great enthusiasm. The intervention has resulted into a modern and inviting shopping place for the residents of Bärnbach.
▼購物中心正前方的停車空間，為顧客提供便利，the parking spaces right in front of the mall ensure the convenience of the customers
WEZ具有新穎的外觀和功能大為改進的組織形式。內部區域經過重新佈局，確保空間得到最佳利用和增大可以出租的面積。內部最突出的空間是一個使用圓形屋頂照明設計的中央中庭，中庭空間可以很方便的看到不同的商店，有效組織交通流線。天花板上的圓形採光洞口應用在整個中庭空間中，將日光引入室內。照明燈具與這些圓形空間相結合。在不同的季節和一天中不同的時刻，中庭可以很方便的通過自然和人工光線來改變空間氛圍。統一的花崗岩地板和天花板使用的木材在形成溫暖而吸引人的室內氛圍中起到了重要作用。
▼室內入口及中庭空間，entrance and the central atrium
▼中庭空間內可以看到店鋪，組織交通流線，atrium enables easy viewing of the stores and an efficient circulation
▼二層空間，the second floor
WEZ comes with a novel look and an improved functional organisation. The room layout has been rearranged in such a way that it ensures the optimal use of space and an extended rentable area. The dominant feature in the interior is a large atrium with circular roof lights which enables easy viewing of the stores and an efficient circulation. Round light funnels in the ceiling run along the entire atrium and bring daylight down to the ground. Lighting units also relate to the circle. Depending on the season and time of the day, one can easily change the atmosphere of the space playing with natural and artificial light. Uniform granite flooring and wooden panels on the ceiling play an important role in making the space warm and inviting.
▼中庭天花板的圓形照明設計，the circular roof lights of the atrium
▼圓形採光洞口引入自然光線，照明燈具與天花板圓形設計相結合，round light funnels bring daylight down to the ground and lighting units relate to the circle
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