THE RED LINE AMONG THE GRASSES

Białystok Technical University, (Politechnika Białostocka), Faculty of Architecture, Białystok

Project idea

The design of the architectural and urban concept of the STU Campus was based on the analysis of the needs of the students of the Campus. Additionally, the entire concept was based on detailed analyses of the immediate surroundings of the area under development. Each designed element has been carefully considered and is intended to improve the standards and well-being of both students and the community as a whole. The concept started with the enlargement of the underground parking lot after the revitalization of the entire square and construction of the new Laboratory building. The first step was to create sensible communication to ensure the best possible connection between all entrances. Pedestrian paths separated the zones, creating special places for relaxation and concentration or for work and study. The next step was to create solids of the objects and to create the leading color - red, which refers to the colors of the university logo and which leads the viewer through the entire square.

Project description

The newly designed square features such spaces as an educational zone, a multifunctional zone, a non-commercial and commercial meeting zone, an exhibition zone, an event zone, and a social zone. Walking along some of the paths, you can rest on creative hammocks, while others provide seating on benches. In the middle of the square there is an indentation with steps to make the square more attractive. Fire access through the main gate has also been provided. The laboratory building is equipped on the first floor with rooms such as: hall, exhibition space, toilet, utility room. The first floor is equipped with such rooms as: multifunctional study rooms, toilet, social room and a hall. Small architecture - educational buildings are equipped with benches and study tables. Relaxation buildings have comfortable seats where you can rest during breaks between classes, and come here to relax after a hard day.

Technical information

MATERIALS USED FOR CONSTRUCTION:
1. rectangular reinforced concrete footings.
2. Foundation walls made of concrete blocks.
3. Insulation of foundation walls with EPS-P120 foamed polystyrene boards - 15cm thick.
4. External walls of the building made from XELLA cellular concrete - YTONG FORTE 24cm PP2,5/0,4./ curtain wall
5. Roof - reinforced concrete ceiling.
6. Anti-burglary front door.
7. Window joinery: ALUPLAST ID 4000 Comfort.
8. Automatic roll-down shutters with motor.
9. Complete electrical system with white assembly - sockets and connectors, Internet, alarm system. 10. Type of central heating and DHW heating: condensing bifunctional gas boiler Vaillant.
11. Type of heating: underfloor.
12. Ceiling insulated with mineral wool (30cm thick)
13. External facade system - coloured plaster 2.0mm in mass; - thickness of foamed polystyrene consistent with the designed energy performance, - external window sills: powder-coated sheet.
14. All necessary connections, i.e., electricity, water, gas, internal sewage system.
15. hardened driveways.
16. internal hardened roads.
17. New planting.

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