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Institute Buildings University Kassel

Institute Buildings University Kassel
© Thomas Fischer

INSTITUTE BUILDINGS UNIVERSITY KASSEL

Atelier 30

ARCHITECTS
Atelier 30

YEAR
2010

LOCATION
Kassel, Germany

CATEGORY
University

AREA
12700.0 m²

PHOTOGRAPHS
Thomas Fischer

CLIENT
Federal State of Hesse

TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST
€ 26.5 million

The University Kassel is currently planning a number of building projects which will significantly alter the face of the University campus in the coming years.

Institute Buildings University Kassel
© Thomas Fischer
Institute Buildings University Kassel
© Thomas Fischer
Institute Buildings University Kassel
© Thomas Fischer

One of the first building blocks in this transformation is the new development for a Faculty Building for Education- and Language-science.

The site consists of two triangular plots on the south-west edge of the campus.

Institute Buildings University Kassel
© Thomas Fischer
Institute Buildings University Kassel
© Thomas Fischer

It represented a challenge in terms of planning and construction, due to it being situated in close context with historical building fragments as well as high proximity to the river Ahna.

The complex and extensive brief for the new buildings in conjunction with the problematic nature of the site required an urban and architectural solution that would meld together historical and new building elements in the existing site configuration.

Institute Buildings University Kassel
© Thomas Fischer
Institute Buildings University Kassel
© Thomas Fischer

In order to synthesize a well proportioned ensemble, as well as offering optimal functional internal processes.

From this task the concept of two separate faculty buildings as stone sculptures possessing clear edges was formulated.

Institute Buildings University Kassel
© Thomas Fischer
Institute Buildings University Kassel
© Thomas Fischer

The clear edges shape urbane space in particular, making it possible for the buildings to correspond significantly with the build context and resulting gap spaces.

In addition, the sculptural buildings articulate a new entry into the campus leading across a landscaped forecourt towards the new main entrance and the interior of the main Building.

Institute Buildings University Kassel
© Thomas Fischer
Institute Buildings University Kassel
© Thomas Fischer

Here the busy public spaces such as the foyer and main entry zones are highlighted by a glass facade opening up the buildings interior towards the campus and the historic structures of the former industrial complex “Henschel- Anlage”.

This stands in stark contrast to the Jura-stone facade with its precisely inset window strips.

Along the three story foyer zone, a number of different view relationships and lighting situations are set up allowing views out of the building as well as into it.

Institute Buildings University Kassel
© Thomas Fischer
Institute Buildings University Kassel
© Thomas Fischer


Institute Buildings University Kassel
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Institute Buildings University Kassel
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