Free space

Project idea

The concept of the design is: public and Communication between students, teachers and employees in all departments. The property is located near Düsseldorf's old town in the district of Derendorf, which belongs to district 1 and connects north to the library building of the university Dusseldorf on. Due to the close proximity to the campus does the selected construction site offer the appropriate quality in order to to create a new place of communication.

Project description

The reference lines for the structure were dated Library building and the planned surrounding buildings derived. The cubature has a large welcoming Courtyard leading towards the center of the campus is aligned. In order to use the property efficiently, the inner courtyard was constructed as an atrium. This does not offer only more usable space, but also a high quality of the place. An important aspect of the project is the materiality of the construction The design concept aims to aspects of functionality and practicability to create a cozy atmosphere. This happens through large transparent surfaces and the wooden structure, the not only has optical, haptic and olfactory quality, but also ensures a good load-bearing function. The south-west facing facade stands out the differently gridded wooden posts and provides also for good lighting of the inner courtyard. Besides that here is the entrance, which is therefore in the direction of the center of the campus.

Technical information

The supporting supports located inside are outside wooden posts in front of them, but none carrying function. At these, in turn, are electrical fold-out sunshades attached. You can get in via the main entrance on the south side the inner courtyard, which also functions as an atrium, and a height of 17 m. On the ground floor there is a Area with tables and chairs, some for dining and to serve as a place of learning. Located behind the glass wall himself a restaurant. Three flights of stairs lead from the ground floor and elevators to the upper floors. The staircase in the atrium is also seen as a design element of the inner courtyard. The courtyard of the ground floor connects the restaurant and showroom. There are two large relaxation rooms on the first floor as well as an XBox room and a mini golf room. With that given the students many opportunities to do well their spend leisure activity. The workrooms are for Designed for 4, 6 and 18 people. The courtyard connects here all the spaces designed as learning, relaxation and serve as communication space. The supports as well as the rooms are, as on the other floors, based on the grid arranged. Second and third floor The second and third Upper floors are similar. you own primarily work rooms for 4, 6 and 12 people. Also for A PC room is available for other departments. Of the Table tennis and table football room serves as a relaxation room. There is also a tea kitchen in the communal area can be cooked.