Square Ynterieurûntwerp foar Learsintrum by Evolution Design

Square Ynterieurûntwerp foar Learsintrum by Evolution Design is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award yn Sulver in Ynterieurromte en Útstallingûntwerp Competition Category.

SulverYnterieur· 2023

Square Ynterieurûntwerp foar Learsintrum

by Evolution Design

Client: Evolution Design

A' Design Award yn Sulver Winner in Ynterieur Category

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The Design

About Square Ynterieurûntwerp foar Learsintrum

Square is in learsintrum foar in universiteit yn Switserlân. It ynterieur is boud as in iepen roaster en is basearre op it idee fan ûnûnderbrutsen ferbûnens en multyfunksjonaliteit. It ûntwerp beslacht sa'n 7000 fjouwerkante meter oer twa boppeferdjippingen, in begeane grûn en in kelder. Iepen romten wurde kombinearre mei fyftjin keamers, in kafetaria en in lounge. In arkkiste fan ferpleatsber meubilêr, presintaasjeapparatuer, in opklapber poadium, flierkleden en planten makket it mooglik om elk gebiet yn te rjochtsjen foar it evenemint dat plakfynt. De measte items binne foarsjoen fan swinktsjillen, sadat se frij ferpleatst wurde kinne.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award yn Sulver

Square Ynterieurûntwerp foar Learsintrum is in winner fan de A' Design Award yn Sulver, in bûtengewoan prestisjeuze erkenning foar topûntwerpen dy't prachtich en yndrukwekkend binne. Sulverwinners binne tige briljante en ekstreem kreative wurken dy't de treflike ekspertize, it talint en de skerpsinnigens fan har ûntwerpers yllustrearje. Fan Square Ynterieurûntwerp foar Learsintrum wurdt ferwachte dat it in prachtich foarbyldwurk is, opmerklik profesjoneel en djip ynnovatyf. Dit winnende ûntwerp fan de A' Design Award yn Sulver is in tige opfallende, bewûndere útfining dy't foardiel bringt en de grinzen fan keunst, wittenskip, ûntwerp en technology ferleget. Square Ynterieurûntwerp foar Learsintrum is in skepping dêr't breed oerjûn wurdt, dy't winsken wekker makket, positive gefoelens bringt en ferwûnderjen en fernuvering opwekket.

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.