Square Dyluniad Mewnol Canolfan Ddysgu by Evolution Design

Square Dyluniad Mewnol Canolfan Ddysgu by Evolution Design is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Gwobr Arian A' Design Award in Mewnol Competition Category.

ArianMewnol· 2023

Square Dyluniad Mewnol Canolfan Ddysgu

by Evolution Design

Client: Evolution Design

Gwobr Arian A' Design Award Winner in Mewnol Category

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The Design

About Square Dyluniad Mewnol Canolfan Ddysgu

Mae Square yn ganolfan ddysgu ar gyfer prifysgol yn y Swistir. Adeiladwyd y tu mewn fel grid agored ac mae'n seiliedig ar y syniad o gysylltedd di-dor ac amlswyddogaetholdeb. Mae'r dyluniad yn cwmpasu tua 7000 metr sgwâr ar draws dau lawr uchaf, llawr gwaelod ac islawr. Cyfunir ardaloedd cynllun agored â phymtheg ystafell, caffeteria a lolfa. Mae blwch offer o ddodrefn symudol, offer cyflwyno, llwyfan plygadwy, rygiau a phlanhigion yn caniatáu trefnu pob ardal ar gyfer y digwyddiad sy'n cael ei gynnal. Mae olwynion castor wedi'u gosod ar y rhan fwyaf o'r eitemau, fel y gellir eu symud yn rhydd.

The Recognition

About the Gwobr Arian A' Design Award

Mae Square Dyluniad Mewnol Canolfan Ddysgu yn enillydd Gwobr Arian A' Design Award, cydnabyddiaeth hynod fawreddog a roddir i ddyluniadau o'r radd uchaf, hardd a thrawiadol. Mae enillwyr Arian yn weithiau tra disglair a hynod greadigol sydd yn darlunio arbenigedd, dawn a chraffter rhagorol eu dylunwyr. Disgwylir i Square Dyluniad Mewnol Canolfan Ddysgu fod yn waith gwych ac esiampl, yn nodedig o broffesiynol ac yn ddwfn arloesol. Mae'r dyluniad buddugol hwn o Wobr Arian A' Design Award yn ddyfais hynod nodedig a edmygir sydd yn elwa ac yn symud ymlaen ffiniau celf, gwyddoniaeth, dylunio a thechnoleg. Mae Square Dyluniad Mewnol Canolfan Ddysgu yn greadigaeth y cenfigennir wrthi yn eang, sydd yn deffro dyheadau, yn cyflwyno teimladau cadarnhaol ac yn cynnau rhyfeddod a syndod.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Built as an open grid, Square is based on the concept of unbroken connectivity and multifunctionality. All spaces can be used for dynamic learning and teaching scenarios – from communication, collaboration and presentations in large groups to concentration and individual work. Most spaces are, therefore, equipped with movable furniture and equipment that perfectly match the requirements of the event taking place and the number of people in attendance.
Dimensions & Packaging: With a total area of around 7000 square meters, Square has two upper floors, a ground floor and a basement.
Tags: SQUARE, HSG, University of St. Gallen (HSG), learning design, learning concept
Production Technology: To accommodate the daily changes in use of space, the interior architects developed a customized toolbox concept – a set of elements like furniture, presentation equipment, a foldable stage, rugs and plants – all of which can be easily combined to create distinctive layouts and atmospheres within the open plaza. To increase the spatial versatility, most items – from chairs and stools to whiteboards, tables and plants – are fitted with castor wheels allowing the items to be moved around freely.
Design Challenge: Our main task was supporting the artistic director’s team in modelling countless learning and event scenarios that can take place in Square and developing a comprehensive scheme of furniture, presentation equipment and architectural elements that would satisfy the current and future uses of the space. Additionally, we also designed the cafeteria and all 15 learning and meeting rooms.
Research: The University of St. Gallen aims to become a symbol of innovation in education and the new learning center is an important step towards achieving this goal. Built as a prototype for the university of the future, Square encourages dialogue between science, society, business, politics and culture. In the largest fundraising campaign in the history of the university, the Hsg Foundation received around 65 million Swiss francs in donations to build Square as well as to support its content development in the initial phase.
Inspiration: Square is an experimental field for new, future-oriented forms of learning and teaching. It was designed not to be just another university campus building, but rather a home to new ideas and concepts, experimentation and debate. The building was designed by Sou Fujimoto, and Evolution Design was commissioned to develop a comprehensive interior and learning concept that enables experimental learning and teaching and to fit out the building and several roof terraces.
Project Duration: The construction of the project started in November 2019 and was completed in November 2021. The interior fit-out project started in June 2021 and was completed in February 2022.
Operation Flow: Square consists of open plan areas – designed as an inspiring journey through the building – and fifteen rooms extended across three floors. The ground floor welcomes visitors with a cafeteria, a lounge, rooms for learning and pop-up events and the main open plaza. This is a bustling space where activities change daily: ranging from events with the participation of external guests to workshops, masterclasses and courses, and students working in groups on their projects.
Team Members: Carolin Michalka
Jessica Mentz
Zhiyang Chiu
Patrik Uihlein
Dariusz Florczak
Stuart Dickens
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Peter Wuermli, 2022. Image #2: Gataric Fotografie, 2022. Image #3: Photographer Peter Wuermli, 2022. Image #4: Photographer Peter Wuermli, 2022. Image #5: Photographer Peter Wuermli, 2022.