S C H O O L
Is a study for a public institution with the self-set challenge to create spaces to support education creativity and the possibility of self-expression. Incorporate architecture solution that supports technology ecology, examines the relationship between the set disciplines and reacts to the surrounding existing structures. The location of the project is a moderate slope with generous open space a view on the city, nature in close connectivity and a city within reach. Wide walking spaces interlaced with greenery, offering an atmosphere that is more private but also wide open. Spaces for outdoor activities, exhibitions, or just walks and relaxations. The connection with nature is strongly supported. The building's concept is in close quarters with nearby faculties, those act as dominants in the space, the building respects that and doesn't try to compete in scale, its presence is given away only by the black color of the material surface which makes it stand out. The form is represented by a simple block that has pushed in faces to highlight the main entrance - foyer which with the indoor atrium is the hearth of the building. This decision is also enhanced by the choice of material, from dominant stone facade to a 3 wall glass entrance. Observing the facade you can recognize a rhythm that is created with the windows accompanied by shading panels, and the vertical core situated on the facade with natural light flowing in thru it
There is a total of 5 floors from which 1 is underground. Starting at the ground floor the entrance is situated into the assembly space to the faculties. This space is for the public and the students there is plenty of room for exhibitions, activities or events, continuing we get into the atrium where at the ground floor are all school equipment located - library, study, workshops the auditorium, cafeteria lounge, etc. Middle of the atrium is decorated with randomly overarching stairs serving a purpose as main communication in the building. Thinking behind the random element in space is to introduce an interesting component into the strict acting surrounding space, the rest of the floor dedicated for classes ranging from open floor plans to closed classroom for more private lectures
The school is thought to be modern and fully automatized - the atrium has a glass ceiling that opens and lets in natural ventilation, windows are accompanied with shading panel that covers the necessary part of windows to lower the effect of direct sun and temperature overheating. There are thought to be solar panel and rain collectors to aid in lowering the energy costs of the building itself
