Square Dealbhadh Taobh a-staigh Ionad Ionnsachaidh by Evolution Design

Square Dealbhadh Taobh a-staigh Ionad Ionnsachaidh by Evolution Design is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Duais Airgid A' Design Award in Dealbhadh Àiteachan Taobh a-staigh agus Taisbeanaidh Competition Category.

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Square Dealbhadh Taobh a-staigh Ionad Ionnsachaidh

by Evolution Design

Client: Evolution Design

Duais Airgid A' Design Award Winner in Taobh a-staigh Category

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The Design

About Square Dealbhadh Taobh a-staigh Ionad Ionnsachaidh

'S e ionad ionnsachaidh airson oilthigh san Eilbheis a th' ann an Square. Chaidh an taobh a-staigh a thogail mar chliath fhosgailte agus tha e stèidhichte air a' bheachd air ceangailteachd gun bhriseadh agus ioma-ghnìomhachd. Tha an dealbhadh a' còmhdach mu 7000 meatair ceàrnagach thairis air dà làr àrd, làr-talmhainn agus làr-ìseal. Tha raointean plana fosgailte air an cothlamadh le còig seòmraichean deug, cafaidh agus seòmar-suidhe. Tha bogsa-innealan de dh'àirneis ghluasadach, uidheamachd taisbeanaidh, àrd-ùrlar a ghabhas pasgadh, brataichean-ùrlair agus lusan a' ceadachadh gach raon a chur air dòigh airson an tachartais a tha a' gabhail àite. Tha cuibhlichean-castor air a' mhòr-chuid de na nithean, gus an gabh an gluasad gu saor.

The Recognition

About the Duais Airgid A' Design Award

Tha Square Dealbhadh Taobh a-staigh Ionad Ionnsachaidh air Duais Airgid A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh gu math urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean den chiad ìre, àlainn agus drùidhteach. Tha buannaichean Airgid nan obraichean anabarrach boillsgeach agus gu math cruthachail a nochdas sàr-eòlas, tàlant agus geurchuis an luchd-dealbhaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi Square Dealbhadh Taobh a-staigh Ionad Ionnsachaidh na obair mhìorbhaileach, na sàr-eisimpleir a tha gu sònraichte proifeiseanta agus gu domhainn ùr-ghnàthach. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Airgid A' Design Award na innleachd glè fhaicsinneach, ion-mholta a bhrosnaicheas crìochan ealain, saidheans, dealbhaidh agus teicneolais. Tha Square Dealbhadh Taobh a-staigh Ionad Ionnsachaidh na chruthachadh air a bheil mòran eud, a dhùisgeas miannan, a bheir faireachdainnean math agus a thogas iongnadh is miorbhail.

Behind the Design

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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.