146 search results for Vagelos Laboratory for Energy Science and Technology (VLEST)

… The redesign of the administrative offices for Breuninger, a department store turned lifestyle brand … workplace that combines open offices with informal communication zones, as well as independent … rooms. Renowned for its trend awareness and commitment to quality, Breuninger now extends these same … high standards to its office environments. … of different building elements, annexes, and refurbished components. The redesigned offices feature … workspace, connecting the annexed work areas and punctuating the layout with informal communication … serve as additional meeting points. The meeting and conference rooms are designed as autonomous, … we developed a special modular cabinet system for Breuninger, designed to adapt to the varying needs … using a personal rolling drawer unit and an open, stationary cupboard, available with either open … or a clothes rail, both adjustable in height and adaptable to specific needs. Suspended sliding … for sample boards, further support a clear and flexible workplace design. Sensitive areas, such as …

… Santa Monica, serves several major local and tourist destinations. What sets this structure apart is … of retail, pedestrians, bikers, motorists, landscaping, and opportunities to sit and rest. A dynamic … traditional parking garages. Patrons cascade up and down a diagonal exterior stair that weaves in … stair, bringing the movement of people to the fore. This serves a twofold purpose: ensuring safety … ocean. The parking structure provides spaces for 744 cars, 91 bicycles and 19 motorcycles. … spaces to charge electric cars, which can be expanded up to 130 chargers as demand increases. … panels, which are folded outwards to catch and redirect high angle sunlight into the depth of the … The unfolded portion of the facade is perforated to allow for the passage of low angle light … of visual transparency. This combination allows for a greater amount of light to enter the garage … façade is animated by the movement of people and the ever-changing backdrop of cars. In addition to … innovation lowenergy publicspace sustainability energyefficiency flexibility …

… The design proposes an open and accessible building composed of four distinct volumes, each … the ocean, the Baltic Sea, the North Sea, and the giants of the sea. This subdivision reduces the … towards the water, activating the promenade and strengthening the connection between city and … space that serves as orientation point and public meeting area. From here, a continuous exhibition … efficient operation while creating a clear and engaging visitor sequence. Site Plan The … the internal circulation. Curved facade bands unify the individual buildings into a cohesive … by shipbuilding techniques, define the exterior and reinforce the maritime character. The foyer … accessible, offering views towards the harbor and the historic city. Additional functions such as … realm into the building. The surrounding landscape continues the harbor’s material language, using … create a seamless transition between interior and exterior. The result is a distinctive cultural … building that combines education, experience, and …

… school in Ergolding is conceived as a compact and open campus that connects learning, community, and … landscape. It creates a clear architectural … a central, light-filled assembly hall that forms the social and spatial heart of the school. Entered … forecourt, it provides clear orientation and connects all key functions, with administration and … open galleries, flexible learning areas, and group rooms. Circulation zones act as extensions of the … interaction and contemporary learning formats. Section Specialized areas, including science … All classrooms are oriented to the north for consistent daylight, while natural lighting and … The school is closely integrated into its landscape, with strong visual and spatial connections to … outdoor areas. This creates a coherent and …

… school in Hamburg-Lurup is conceived as an open and flexible learning environment that supports … The design emphasizes transparency, communication, and the integration of diverse learning spaces. … campus, responding to growing student numbers and evolving educational concepts. The building is … such as multipurpose spaces, café, library, and all-day areas. Sports facilities are directly … and visually integrated. Open circulation and interconnected levels create a continuous spatial … levels are structured as flexible learning landscapes with fluid transitions between classrooms and … and visual connections enhance orientation and interaction throughout the building. Level 0 & 1 … facade, ensuring durability, flexibility, and thermal performance while reinforcing the concept of … an open learning environment. An integrated energy concept relies on passive design, daylight … and efficient systems to minimize resource use while providing high user comfort. Elevation South …

… through a diverse network of streets, squares, and green spaces. It responds to contemporary urban … by creating attractive environments that actively invite people to use and inhabit public space. … through a hierarchy of streets, green spaces, and public nodes. A central boulevard acts as the main … while a peripheral road reduces traffic impact and supports pedestrian-friendly spaces. A network of … including a water park, pocket parks, gardens, and buffer zones offers recreation, ecological value, … and strong connections to the surrounding landscape. Together with a sequence of interconnected … the day. Site Plan Flexible urban blocks and mixed-use typologies ensure variation in scale and … function, promoting interaction between public and private realms. Parking is mainly integrated at … above. The result is a compact, adaptable, and lively district that combines density with spatial … quality and a strong urban identity. …

… A new primary school for Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler is designed as a resilient, landscape-oriented … flood events while creating a distinct and future-oriented learning environment. The project … learning spaces with a strong integration of outdoor areas and sustainable construction principles. … own identity while preserving existing trees and integrating the sports hall. The school consists of … ground floor with shared functions and two elevated timber pavilions housing flexible learning … A connected circulation system links all levels and supports adaptable use. The layout creates … timber structures ensure efficiency and adaptability. Level 0 A zoned landscape design integrates … and play areas into a cohesive whole. Passive energy strategies, combined with simple technical … low-maintenance building with high comfort. The project delivers a flexible, resilient, and … identity-forming learning environment. Elevation …

… hub that connects learning, community, and sustainability. It creates an identity-forming place that … urban structure while enhancing pedestrian and cycling connections and preserving mature trees. … spaces such as workshop hall, foyer, and community kitchen open towards the landscape, creating an … and accessible environment. Workshops, labs, and advisory spaces are closely linked to these central … The resulting structure supports adaptability and future development. The building also acts as a … materials to create a resource-efficient and adaptable architecture. Overall, the project merges … community, and sustainability into an open and versatile place that encourages active participation … and long-term evolution. … recreation adaptivereuse reuse sustainability energyefficiency innovativematerials biodiversity …

… Landeshauptstadt Stuttgart Tiefbauamt … use, we carried out a complete refurbishment and modernization between 2004 and 2011 in a number of … approximately 1,200 meters, Königstrasse was uniformly paved with 50 x 50 cm Flossenbürg granite … in a regular square pattern. Irregular bands of Muschelkalk limestone accentuate the central strip … beneath the plane trees, contrasting in texture and color with the paler granite. Circular and … the side roads. By using high-quality materials and furnishings but reducing their number to a … three decades of repairs, accumulating objects, and a progressive cheapening of the environment. … overall impression. The tactile guidance path for the visually impaired was cut in situ into the … composition of the paving layers. The bonded form of construction favored in the 1970s could not … causing slabs to separate from their mortar bed and thus to loosen or break. After the … by an asphalt layer that ensures stability and facilitates the drainage of the supporting … inner city. The lateral road should thereby become an attractive address for upmarket retail trade. …

… Our scheme wove the new programs—a wellness and sauna area, a children’s area, a beauty area, rest … rooms—into a carefully designed landscape around … thermal spa architecture. The client was therefore very concerned to retain the site’s original … and sauna area, rest rooms, a children’s area, and a beauty area. Site Plan Our proposal envisioned … all additional facilities in a newly designed landscape surrounding the original building. The … sculptural presence. The internal organization and design are shaped by two key factors: the … along the valley’s natural east-west axis, and the building’s multi-story structure, a rather … the wellness wing, constitutes the geometric and social heart of the refurbished thermal spa. On all … room, technical facilities, solaria, and beauty and massage rooms—while to the south, an open … and mountains unfolds, where the various sauna and wellness facilities seem freely scattered across … serve a dual purpose. The simple wooden post-and-beam construction of the interior cladding provides … rooms ensures optimal views of the surrounding landscape. The timber lamellae of the outer cladding, …

… Next week on March 19, Michelle Lee of Behnisch and Roman Schieber of knippershelbig will be at Zak … to present the University of Pennsylvania’s Vagelos Laboratory for Energy Science and Technology.The … to maximize natural ventilation, enable energy-efficient radiant heating and cooling, daylight, … to community and the city to enhance the work and life of the scientists. Sign up here: …

… is part of this year’s Heinze ArchitekturAWARD and is currently in the running for the Audience … and sustainability, the project creates a forward-looking campus designed to support contemporary … regionally sourced materials, geothermal energy, and photovoltaic systems contribute to a healthy … architecture fosters collaboration, community, and a diverse range of learning experiences. The … Award is decided by public vote. Cast your vote for the Josef-Schwarz-Schule here. Thank you for … the project and helping us share its vision for innovative and sustainable educational architecture. …