"ECO LOOP" COAF SMART Campus in Armavir, Armenia

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"ECO LOOP" COAF SMART Campus in Armavir, Armenia

Firm

URBAN UNIT Architecture

Type

Government + Health › Community Center
Landscape + Planning › Masterplan

STATUS

Concept

SIZE

1,000,000 +

BUDGET

$10M - 50M

Photos

Ahmad Eghtesad (19)

An Infinite Journey of Growth

The proposed campus design dismantles traditional architectural hierarchies and physical distances through the implementation of a continuous and endless path: the Eco Loop. By replacing rigid urban planning with flexibility and buoyancy, the project creates a decentralized communication order. It transcends topographical and geographical constraints to offer a memorable journey that promotes community growth, particularly for children. This endless loop seamlessly connects vital infrastructures such as galleries, outdoor amphitheaters, playgrounds, and local markets, putting buildings and human activities into a constant, dynamic flow.

A Cycle of Sustenance and Renewal

Leveraging the region's expanding agricultural potential, the campus integrates an extensive development plan for rainwater harvesting. The Eco Loop acts as the site's environmental circulatory system. Rainwater is collected, stored, and pumped directly through the loop's infrastructure to distribute water to various agricultural zones across the campus. This innovative approach maximizes the expansion of agricultural lands within the site while requiring the absolute minimum amount of freshwater.

A Circuit of Uninterrupted Motion

Circulation is entirely organized around the Eco Loop. The path acts as a sustainable transportation artery, equipped with charging stations for electric cars, scooters, and bicycles. While it connects the entire site for daily pedestrian and ecological transit, the loop is also strategically designed to serve as a highly efficient, unobstructed route for ambulances and emergency services when required.