Jakub Černík
student
CTU in Prague - Faculty of Civil Engineering
Czech Republic
Architecture
(ENG) As part of my architectural design, I created an accommodation facility for 64 people, based on clearly defined criteria that determined the dimensions… more
Saeed Amini
advisor
Tehran University of Art
United Arab Emirates
I am an architect, researcher, and architectural critic who views architecture not merely as a… more
The project presents a well-organized campus composition with a clear hierarchy of functions and a strong conceptual narrative anchored in the idea of a continuous footbridge referencing paleontological forms. This gesture gives the site an immediate identity and successfully ties together buildings that otherwise differ in scale and character. However, the footbridge could benefit from a more explicit structural articulation to reinforce its presence not only as a circulation element but as a spatial anchor. The landscape areas are pleasant and generous, but the central plaza, while visually open, feels somewhat undefined—introducing more programmed anchors or differentiated surfaces could strengthen its role as a civic heart.
The accommodation building is rational and functional, yet the interior common areas appear overly neutral. A more expressive spatial strategy whether through material contrast, varied ceiling heights, or integrated social niches could create stronger community-oriented spaces. In some visualizations, the façade shading system reads as repetitive and static; introducing subtle variations in depth or rhythm might better respond to orientation and enrich the architectural expression. The laboratories and incineration plant are well integrated into the terrain, but the environmental story could be strengthened by showing how waste heat distribution is experienced spatially or technically within the site.
Overall, the design demonstrates strong technical understanding, especially regarding energy performance, daylighting, and carbon footprint reduction. The project would gain additional depth through clearer transitions between the natural landscape and built forms, more defined gathering spaces, and a more articulated interior atmosphere that aligns with the conceptual ambition of innovation and prototyping. Despite these opportunities for refinement, the project establishes a coherent framework and successfully connects program, context, and narrative.
While the project presents a clear conceptual hierarchy and an engaging site narrative anchored by the expressive footbridge, several areas would benefit from further refinement to strengthen architectural coherence and user experience. The internal corridors and communal interiors could be developed with more atmospheric depth, as the current material palette and lighting feel somewhat flat and could better emphasize spatial identity and orientation. The outdoor public realm especially around the pond and circulation paths would gain from stronger edge definition and a clearer hierarchy between movement and gathering zones. The footbridge, though visually striking, risks dominating the composition; its structural logic, landing points, and experiential quality could be articulated more convincingly to ensure it enhances rather than overwhelms the campus. In the residential building, the façade rhythm and shading devices might be fine-tuned to create a more unified expression across different orientations, while the transition between public and private areas could be made more legible. Finally, although sustainability strategies are well justified, their architectural expression particularly the integration of the incineration plant, PV surfaces, and laboratory berm could be more seamlessly woven into the architectural language to avoid reading as separate technical add-ons rather than integral parts of the design.
03.12.2025