The Green Connector

University of Art in Poznan

Project idea

The area is part of the urban layout of the Stubben Ring and the Green Wedges. The proposal makes use of the space along the railway embankment to create a green connector. Together with the green corridor along Aleje Niepodległości, it forms a green frame that is “stitched together” by the campus’s designed landscape.

Project description

The area was analysed in terms of its potential for creating retention basins. Space for retention was allocated in locations where the terrain naturally slopes downward, reducing the load on the sewer infrastructure. An additional retention basin is planned in the courtyard between the buildings. Internal circulation within the area was shaped by its connections to the surroundings. In addition to the existing pedestrian routes in the southern part of the site, the design takes into account the planned railway stop and the new service‑and‑gastronomy zone. Within the plot, the fire road in the northern section was straightened to improve safety. The internal paths were laid out in relation to the building entrances. The area was divided into three functional zones to ensure smooth integration with the surroundings. The space along the railway embankment is given back to nature, forming a pocket forest. The forecourt facing Aleje Niepodległości has been incorporated into the urban public realm and equipped with attractions that draw in passers‑by. The area in between serves as a student zone, while remaining open to visitors from outside.

Technical information

The small architecture and modular archirecture elements are made of steel and painted in light-grey colour.

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