Student Pavilion

Project idea

A multifunctional student pavilion designed for Applied Science University in Amman, aiming to create a flexible and comfortable environment for studying, social interaction, and campus activities. The project is inspired by the internal structure of leaf stomata and translated into a modular hexagonal system that allows spaces to open, connect, adapt, and transform according to different user needs. By integrating indoor and outdoor spaces with sustainable and biophilic design principles, the pavilion creates a dynamic student-centered environment that supports collaboration, relaxation, focus, and social engagement.

Project description

The project consists of a modular student pavilion with a total area of approximately 2,340 m². The design includes several interconnected zones: a collaborative hub for workshops, lectures, exhibitions, and group activities; a learning grove for semi-open study and focused work; recharge capsules for quiet and semi-private individual use; a green lounge for relaxation; and social recharge areas for informal gathering and interaction. The hexagonal modular layout allows flexible circulation from multiple directions and supports both active and quiet behaviors. The pavilion responds to the campus context by improving student comfort, encouraging longer use of outdoor spaces, and creating a balanced environment between movement, privacy, greenery, and social connection.

Technical information

The pavilion is based on a flexible hexagonal modular system that allows expansion, reconfiguration, and adaptation over time. The construction uses lightweight metal structural elements, timber surfaces and seating, glass elements for natural light and visual connection, and pergola shading systems to reduce direct solar exposure. The open modular layout enhances natural ventilation, especially in response to the prevailing north-west wind direction, while integrated greenery supports cooling, shading, and user well-being. The material combination is selected to improve thermal comfort, reduce heat gain, and create a warm, breathable, and sustainable student environment.

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