Design
of the Library, student‘s service center and flexible administrative
building for the University Duisburg- EssenThe intention of the design
is to create a place, where city and university are woven together. An
open, ecological and vivid building complex is the result, with the
Bibliosphere as a distinguished signature architecture. The building‘s
design clearly differs from its surroundings and becomes a unique city-
and landmark.The building is in constant
dialogue with its context, it‘s welcoming and presents a new face of the
university towards the city. Transparent, light and naturally
ventilated spaces create a healthy environment for all visitors. The facade of the sphere is
orientated to the city and is planned to become an energyfacade covering
several functions. Natural ventilation and lighting of the reading
rooms, solar energy, view to the cityscape, generosity of the main hall
and climate control.Through
the improvement of worldwide ecology standards, the use of renewable
energy ressources and avoiding fossil fuels this building complex
becomes a one-of-a-kind building in green building design. A
certification through the German Sustainable Building Council with the
highest standard (Gold) is the project‘s aim.
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