Square Muundo wa Ndani wa Kituo cha Kujifunza by Evolution Design is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award in Usanifu wa Nafasi za Ndani na Maonyesho Competition Category.
FedhaMambo ya Ndani· 2023
Square Muundo wa Ndani wa Kituo cha Kujifunza
Client: Evolution Design
Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award Winner in Mambo ya Ndani Category
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About Square Muundo wa Ndani wa Kituo cha Kujifunza
Square ni kituo cha kujifunza kwa ajili ya chuo kikuu nchini Uswisi. Sehemu ya ndani imejengwa kama gridi wazi na inatokana na wazo la muunganiko usiokatizwa na matumizi ya kazi nyingi. Muundo huu unahusisha takriban mita za mraba 7000 katika ghorofa mbili za juu, ghorofa ya chini na sehemu ya chini ya ardhi. Maeneo ya wazi yameunganishwa na vyumba kumi na tano, mkahawa na sebule ya kupumzikia. Seti ya samani zinazohamishika, vifaa vya maonyesho, jukwaa linalokunjwa, mazulia na mimea huruhusu kila eneo kupangwa kulingana na tukio linalofanyika. Vitu vingi vimewekewa magurudumu madogo, hivyo vinaweza kuhamishwa kwa uhuru.
The Recognition
About the Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award
Square Muundo wa Ndani wa Kituo cha Kujifunza ni mshindi wa Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award, utambuzi wenye heshima kubwa ya ajabu unaotolewa kwa miundo ya hali ya juu kabisa, ya kupendeza na ya kuvutia. Washindi wa Fedha ni kazi zinazong'aa mno na bunifu kupita kiasi zinazoonyesha utaalamu bora, kipaji na busara ya wabunifu wao. Square Muundo wa Ndani wa Kituo cha Kujifunza inatarajiwa kuwa kazi nzuri ya kuigwa ambayo ni ya kitaalamu kwa kiasi kikubwa na yenye ubunifu wa kina. Muundo huu ulioshinda Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award ni uvumbuzi unaojulikana sana na kupendwa, unaonufaisha na kupanua mipaka ya sanaa, sayansi, usanifu na teknolojia. Square Muundo wa Ndani wa Kituo cha Kujifunza ni kazi inayotamaniwa mno inayochochea hamu, huleta hisia chanya na huzua mshangao na mastaajabu.
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.
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