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CAMPUS STU

Martin Filo

student

Faculty of Architecture and Design STU in Bratislava

Slovakia

Architecture

Práca sa zaoberá problematikou vysokoškolského Campusu v Bratislave. Cieľom bolo celý areál patriaci univerzite STU zrevitalizovať, sprístupniť a otvoriť… more

Kris Jon Jay Aranilla

advisor

University of Perpetual Help System DALTA - Calamba

Filipino

Architecture turning the experience of having been as best as it can.  Proper space planning,… more

The proposal of bringing back life to STU Campus in Bratislava shows a strong urban outlook which presents two contrasting approaches. First, the design reconnects the previously closed-in block with the wider fabric of the Old Town. 4 strongly defined points of entry and an east-west axis of activity re-opens access, provides vivid first impression and, most importantly, ample assembly space into which can flow the 6,900 students, faculty and staff who flock to the campus every day. The belt is further divided into a series of micro-environments, which will offer a pleasing combination of active and passive programmings, and a staircase envisaged as an inhabitable space traverse the sloping 3.6-metre step and will give the project an architectural flourish. Second, a persuasive blue-green infrastructure plan transforms rainwater into a resource; the rain garden in the middle of the plan will be complemented by the roof-scape retention and evapotranspiration surfaces to complete the small water cycle and write off long-term resilience to climate changes.

Of equal convincing is the concern with the daily lives of students. The move of large labs into the campus core frees street-frontage space which may be devoted to cafeterias, study lounges and collaboration zones, and rooftop, or even sky-gardens, hint at an up-to-date third-place philosophy that brings learning outdoors. The responsibly selected materials, including large-format Renitbeton paving, WPC decking with low maintenance requirements and movable steel furniture, which already indicates the importance of durability in such high-traffic academic purpose. A high level of detailing, drainage and buildability is evident in 1 : 30 construction sections, an achievement perhaps unseen in master-plan resolutions.

Despite these four entrance plazas being well situated, to further alleviate the congestion in peak hours, as well as enhance orientation, they should be allocated a specific programme, or character. Pedestrian flow could be enhanced even further by the introduction of a complementary diagonal desire-line to the dormitory quarter. Universal-access continuity should be researched further: the exhibitors staircase is very captivating, but a nearby ramp or a hidden elevator would ensure that everyone can access it all year round, without fail, even in icy weather. When translated to the environmental dimension, the costing of possible runoff attenuation, and expected temperature decrease would convert the powerful sustainability story to a performance measure. The envelope of the new laboratory block should also be better articulated to prevent the too monolithic appearance and to overcome the acoustical issues that may arise at the crowded central belt.

Overall, the project is the epitome of campus thinking, the juxtaposition of civic openness and student intimacy, and together with crystal-clear spatial organization and functional ecological engineering. By honing the inclusiveness aspects, fine-tuning in environmental metering and architectural articulation of the new constructions, the project would both establish a precedent of the current European university city-making.

In an effort to promote the STU Campus revitalization project even further, a few viable improvements are proposed. To begin with, the four primary nodes of entrances are well situated, though providing them with individual identity or programmatic nature, i.e., making them a study plaza, performance space, or a local hub, would make them more legible and also distribute the activity within the site more equally. Another very important issue is the accessibility; the main residential stairway provides a very strong architectural statement and it must be complemented with an incorporated ramp or a lift that would provide the barrier free passage at least during winter time. Also, a diagonal pedestrian connection between the faculty buildings and the student housing or other such transportation hubs should be introduced and this would enhance the connectivity and address the natural line of desire.

Stormwater retention capacity, surface temperature reduction or irrigation savings performance metrics could be measured to help quantify the sustainability strategies of the project, especially the vegetative area of the roof and the rain garden. This would ensure that the ecological tale is anchored on quantifiable results. Furthermore, the new structures especially the laboratory block should be subjected to more articulation on face to eliminate monolithic expression and enhance environmental performance by providing shading, or textural effects by modular variation.

Introducing more year-round programming that is adaptable and seasonal (e.g. outdoors classrooms, art installations, or small scale events) into open spaces will bolster year round usage and make them more active. The details of green infrastructure elements like bioswales and permeable surfaces may be visually and technically documented in order to explain how these are used in stormwater management and general well-being of the ecosystem. Finally, though the movable furniture supports flexibility, a well planned combination of the anchored, as well as mobile seating, particularly in places that are windy or have the greatest traffic, would be the right combination of user comfort, durability, and low maintenance. Incorporating such improvements would turn the project into an exemplary model of a sustainable and inclusive campus design and a commendable academic vision.

Project idea

Project description

Koncept a východiskový návrh ku Campusu STU ma dve základné línie. V prvej primárnej časti sa návrh zameriava na využitie a zatraktívnenie prostredia v hlavných bodoch a priechodoch územím. V území vznikajú 4 ťažiskové body a uzly ktoré sú významné pre tento návrh, pretože vytvárajú prvotný dojem z areálu pri vstupoch, sú zhromaždovacími plochami pri výstupoch z fakúlt. Pre veľké množstvo študentov, cca 6900 aktívnych študentov a zamestnancov fakúlt na dennej báze, sú práve zhromaždovacie a veľkorysé stretávacie body kľúčové. Významným ťažiskovým prvkom je línia ktorá sa tiahne stredom celého Campusu a spája tak pomyselne Fakultu chemickú s Fakultou stavebnou. Je to lineárny pás, na ktorý sa umiestňujú ťažiskovo hlavné aktivity prostredia. Lineárny pás sa delí na menšie mikropriestory, ktoré zabezpečujú diverzitu prostredia a vytvárajú možnosti na rôzne trávenie voľného času. Dôležitým v návrhu je aj pracovanie s výškovým prevýšeným 3 600 mm v rámci územia. Pobytové schodisko reaguje na toto prevýšenie a vytvára zaujímavý výraz celému návrhu. Druhá časť koncepcie sa zameriava na udržateľnosť a prirodzený kolobeh vody v krajine. Veľké množstvo navrhovaných zelených plôch a zadržiavacích nádrží reaguje na udržateľnú klímu v prostredí. Hlavným návrhom v koncepcie je dažďová záhrada v centre lineárneho priestoru ktorá je nadimenzovaná na nárazové dažde v prípade veľkého množstva zrážok. Primárne túto zadržiavanú vodu po filtrácií využívam na potreby zavlažovania, a využívania na splachovanie. Až odpadovú, vodu ktorá je znečistená odvádzam do verejnej kanalizácie. Časť zrážok zachytávam aj pomocou strešnej krajiny kde sa voda dokáže prirodzene odpariť a dostať do atmosféry. Týmto spôsobom pracujem s prirodzeným kolobehom vody v území.

The concept and initial design for the STU Campus have two basic lines. In the first primary part, the proposal focuses on the use and attractiveness of the environment in the main points and passages through the territory. There are 4 focal points in the area and nodes that are important for this design, because they create the initial impression of the area at the entrances, they are gathering areas at the exits of the faculties. For a large number of students, approximately 6,900 active students and faculty staff on a daily basis, just gathering and generous meeting points are key. An important focal element is the line that stretches through the center of the entire Campus and thus imaginarily connects the Faculty of Chemistry with the Faculty of Civil Engineering. It is a linear belt on which the main activities of the environment are located. The linear belt is divided into smaller microspaces, which ensure the diversity of the environment and create opportunities for various leisure activities. It is also important in the design to work with a height of 3,600 mm in height within the territory. The residential staircase responds to this cant and creates an interesting expression for the whole design. The second part of the concept focuses on sustainability and the natural water cycle in the country. A large number of proposed green areas and holding tanks respond to a sustainable climate in the environment. The main design in the concept is a rain garden in the center of the linear space, which is dimensioned for impact rain in the event of a large amount of precipitation. I primarily use this retained water after filtration for irrigation and use for flushing. I discharge the waste water, which is polluted, into the public sewer. I also capture part of the precipitation with the help of the roof landscape where the water can naturally evaporate and get into the atmosphere. In this way, I work with the natural water cycle in the area.

Technical information

Prevedenie materiálov je úzko späté s množstvom študentov a ľudí, ktorí campus budú navštevovať a reagujú na maximálnu udržateľnosť vo verejnom priestore. Zvolil som druh veľkoformátovej dlažby od slovenskej značky Renitbetón, ktorá výborne pracuje v tomto prostredí pre svoju ľahkú údržbu. Dlažba formátu 1000x1000mm je kombinovaná s dlažbou 500x1000mm. Pracujem teda s dvomi typmi dlažby, ktoré kombinujem podľa tranzitných a pobytových plôch v objekte. Obe dlažby spĺňajú požiadavky prejazdnosti automobilovej dopravy v pravidelných cykloch odvozu odpadového hospodárstva.
Ďalším materiálovým prvkom, ktorý sa v návrhu opakuje, je drevoplastová podlaha Woodlook ktorou vytváram priestory terás v pobytovej časti alebo sprístupnenie striech budovy laboratórií a posluchárni. Podlaha spĺňa požiadavky na jednoduché udržiavanie.
Materiálové prevedenie mobiliára je vyhotovené z materiálov s minimálnou údržbou. Sedací mobiliár Viera Solo vyžaduje častejšiu údržbu kvôli podsedákom, ktoré sú vyhotovené z dreva. Drevo treba pravidelne ošetrovať a čistiť od nečistôt. Pohyblivý mobiliár Sadni si, je ďalej bez údržbový, rovnako ako kovové koše a stojany na bicykle.

The design of the materials is closely linked to the number of students and people who will visit the campus and respond to maximum sustainability in public space. I chose the type of large-format paving from the Slovak brand Renitbetón, which works well in this environment for its easy maintenance. Paving in the format 1000x1000mm is combined with paving 500x1000mm. So I work with two types of paving, which I combine according to the transit and residential areas in the building. Both paving meet the requirements of road traffic in regular cycles of waste management.
Another material element that is repeated in the design is the Woodlook wood-plastic floor, which I use to create the terrace areas in the living area or to make the roofs of the laboratory and auditorium building accessible. The floor meets the requirements for easy maintenance.
The material design of the furniture is made of materials with minimal maintenance. Viera Solo seating furniture requires more frequent maintenance due to the cushions, which are made of wood. The wood must be regularly treated and cleaned of dirt. Movable furniture Sadni Si, is further maintenance-free, as are metal baskets and bicycle stands.

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