Post Pompidou

Project Post-Pompidou explores the spatial potential of pipeline systems in architecture. Inspired by the Centre Pompidou (1977) by Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers, the project extends the idea of "inside-out" architecture—exposing mechanical and structural systems as design elements.

Beyond Façade Expression

Unlike the original Centre Pompidou, where pipes functioned mainly as a two-dimensional façade expression, Project Post-Pompidou transforms these systems into a three-dimensional spatial framework, allowing pipelines themselves to construct and define space.

System Prototype

The prototype of this system is a hook-shaped metal tube with a diameter of 10 cm. Its geometry provides a connection between two dimensions: the 90-degree difference between its endpoints allows each unit to rotate and interlock with another. The curved portion of the hook creates additional surface area, enabling stronger attachment between components.

Functional Differentiation

Each pipeline system in architecture differs according to its function. The purpose, content, and flow within the pipes determine their material, size, and form. To reflect real-world applications, the system is divided into several series: drainage, water supply, electrical, and spatial.

While these series share the same prototype, their central components differ depending on performance needs. For example, the drainage system must expel wastewater rapidly—too many corners in its routing are unacceptable—so its central pipe is enlarged from 10 cm to 15 cm in diameter to accommodate the function.

Construction Hierarchy

The scale and function of each pipe type define the sequence of spatial construction: drainage and water supply systems come first, followed by the electrical system, and finally the spatial system. This hierarchy establishes not only the order of construction but also the structural logic for developing a self-supporting pipeline architecture.