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Futuristic building for research
The white wing of the building hovers over the glazed basement. The bold construction of the striking building suits its purpose: it is a place of science, theresearch center,which is also energetically optimized.
The design of the new teaching and research building of the Gera-Eisenach Cooperative State University envisages three usage zones one on top of the other. The cubist, flat structure protrudes only 8 meters and blends in well with the extensive grounds. The floor-to-ceiling glazed base absorbs the loads of the expansive volume at the top. The ribbon windows are bolt-guided, so it is sufficient to seal the pane joints with silicone. It looks elegant and is economical. With the massive structure above, the bright facade catches the eye. It consists of prefabricated parts based on carbon fiber concrete (CF), is robust and can be produced cheaply. Prefabricated slats hung in front of the windows break up the homogeneous shell and create the striking appearance. They shade the seminar rooms and are rigid and maintenance-free.
The room program is well thought out and adapted to the needs of teachers and students. The building can be accessed barrier-free via several entrances. In the main entrance there are meeting rooms, a tea kitchen, the archive and
Meeting places for the students. The laboratories are on the basement floor, flanked by building services, storage, toilets etc. To the north there are rooms for exercise, supervision, creative activities and an attractive outdoor area. This can also be used for cultural events.
Exposed concrete on walls, ceilings and floors, dark wall elements and furniture create a calm working atmosphere. Light floods in through open ceilings above the corridors in front of the seminar rooms. Cold and heat generation takes place in the basement. The air conditioning system for air conditioning the laboratories and seminar rooms is also located here. The location of the laboratories in the ground, which hardly heat up in the summer, is an advantage. A 420 m2 photovoltaic system supports the share of renewable energies in the energy concept.
