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

… With its iconic form, the Marco Polo Tower adds not only to the Elbe skyline in Hamburg’s HafenCity, … interior spaces open directly onto balconies and terraces, expanding outward while the projecting … including the Cruise Ship Terminal and Strandkai Promenade. With its sculptural, dynamic form and … all 58 apartments panoramic views of the harbor and city. Apartments range from 60 to 340 square … is expressed in the building’s asymmetrical form. Highly flexible layouts allow for apartment … penthouses. Minimal fixed services and structural elements give residents freedom to define their … sweeping views. The balconies’ playful design and alternating opaque and transparent balustrades … the building integrates passive and active systems: recessed facades shaded by overhanging terraces … cool the interiors via heat exchange, and sound-insulated air louvres allow for natural ventilation … high-class accommodation, design flexibility, and a holistic ecological building concept - an … Section Commercial spaces on the ground and first floors activate the public realm, animating the … Here, natural materials—wood, leather, and matte finishes—create a refined, inviting atmosphere, …

… 1420 Maryland AveBaltimore, MD 21201 … University of Baltimore, University of Maryland, Baltimore … The transformation of the existing University of Baltimore’s Robert L. Bogomolny Library respects … design while also updating it to contemporary standards for research and environmental demands—it is … original massing, we also added a glass hall commanding a significant presence on the west facade. … an initial study, we convinced the client to forgo demolition of the 1960s building in favor of its … has visual connections to Penn Station and other important landmarks on campus, establishing a … A newly added glass hall on the west side forms an academic and public space that complements the … the adjacent street, signaling a renewed life for the building. Inside, this glass hall promotes … and views into the original floor plate, and creates new informal study and meeting perches within … new era of library use that privileges learning and interaction. Our strategy minimizes the impact … structure, which is nearly all maintained for the accommodation of the library program, and it … This also preserves perimeter floor space for more regularly occupied functions that are able to … as well as the natural ventilation afforded by the new upgraded facade. Positioned deep within the … partitions maximize visual transparency and transmission of daylight. Within the waffle slabs, …

… by combining public services, administration, and retail within a single, open structure. Built on … existing foundations, it creates a transparent and accessible public space that activates the urban … a historic plaza flanked by public, retail and hotel buildings. It is here that the two main streets … down to the cellar level. Keeping the cellar and the building foundations intact was part of the … load-bearing capacity of the cellar and foundations as well as the existing supply network. The … planning team chose a lightweight construction for this reason, construction that consisted of a … houses a variety of programs – including space for citizens’ services, administrative offices, … as well as a public library and a registry for weddings - all under one roof. In addition, part of … program at ground level, consisting of shops and a café. Their presence here has transformed this … public space into an environment that is lively and engaging both during and after business hours. … here, visitors can circumnavigate the building and experience it as a truly public space - a … flowing, communicative public thoroughfare for casual and …

… functional zoning with open communication spaces and a strong connection to its landscape context. … inner courtyard that serves as a protected and communicative core. While office and laboratory areas … open towards the courtyard, fostering exchange and interaction. Due to its location in a flood-prone … atrium, which acts as the main distribution and social hub. Functions are clearly structured by … with lecture halls, student areas, offices, and laboratories organized in separate yet … South The structural concept is based on a reinforced concrete frame, allowing adaptable use over … façades with integrated shading systems ensure energy efficiency, daylight quality, and a … identity. An integrated climate and energy concept combines passive strategies, natural ventilation, … and renewable systems such as geothermal energy and photovoltaics. The result is a flexible, … sustainable, and communicative research environment … laboratory office campus …

… Landratsamt Böblingen … pavilion that houses classrooms, offices, and technical spaces. Located to the south of the main … commanding views out over the undulating landscape. With its projecting roofs and timber terraces, … with the extension of the award-winning single and two story school complex for domestic economics … which houses a range of classrooms, offices, and technical spaces, stands to the south of the … with commanding views out over the undulating landscape. With its projecting roofs and timber … like a raft. Its simple, unobtrusive, low-lying form is calmly integrated into the overall complex, … interstitial spaces. Subtle modeling of the landscape serves to tie the two structures together. … spaces in-between. Full height glazed facades and glazed partitions to the corridors create a light … and open spatial structure. The rooms reserved for fine art and handicrafts have parquet flooring, … ambiance produced by the surrounding meadows and fields. The new pavilion building makes extensive … Its facades are playfully composed of opaque and glazed areas. Walls, both internal and external, … is lined with wooden battens. The lighting and media supplies have been fully integrated into the …

… The Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research (CCBR) is a 12-story high transparent … It provides the sophisticated laboratories and tools to enable the University of Toronto to build on … computer scientists, to physicians, pharmacists and engineers—in a flexible, high-tech facility. … downtown campus, between Kings College Circus and Queens Park, the building creates a new university … city thoroughfare. Both the physical appearance and work environments reflect the university’s … courtyard creates a large atrium, while double- and triple-height gardens ascending the tower define … floor plans enable maximum use of daylight and—technical demands permitting—allow for natural … layering of the facades provides both shading and glare protection and a distinct individual … concourse houses offices, seminar facilities, and a faculty cafeteria. Its architectural language, … structure above—creating a new public forum for the university, where a modulated landscape …

… city center that combines retail, offices, and apartments. By creating new urban squares and … connections between the new development and the existing sites, the design contributes to a network … behind the Breuninger Department Store and leading toward Sporerstraße and Karlstraße—this … buildings that combine offices, retail, and urban living—expressed through different facade … vital pedestrian areas. Section The design transforms the existing Sporerstraße into two squares—the … in front of the Market Hall. A generous gateway and carefully framed views enhance circulating … A new visual link between the Markthalle and Karlspassage unites the square’s disparate elements, … attractive, high-quality frontages. The scale, form, and configuration of the three new buildings … of such historic structures as the Markthalle, and the geometries and axes of the public plazas such … Karlsplatz have played an important role in informing the design of the ensemble. In Stuttgart, the … topography effectively creates a fifth facade for every building: the roof. From any vantage point, … plays a key role in serving as icons identifying landmarks and destinations across the city. …

… is reimagined as a contemporary bathing and wellness landscape that builds on its unique setting and … integrates new functions into a cohesive, landscape-driven concept that enhances year-round use. … Set within a distinctive landscape between green valleys, sports facilities, and infrastructure, the … the program with additional pools, a sauna landscape, wellness areas, and improved changing and … entrance facilities. The design follows a landscape-based approach, embedding the architecture into … the topography rather than creating a standalone object. A two-story structure evolves from the … integrated outdoor spaces that connect interior and exterior functions. A reorganized foyer ensures … zones allow simultaneous use by schools, clubs, and the public. The sauna and wellness areas form an … yet connected zone with direct access to landscaped gardens. New terraces, outdoor spaces, and … connections enhance the bathing experience and strengthen the relationship to the surrounding … operation. The result is a coherent, adaptable, and identity-forming bathing landscape that combines … recreation, sport, and wellness within a strong …

… Landeshauptstadt Stuttgart … is conceived as a modern sports and family facility that integrates diverse user groups while … The design combines functional clarity with an open, landscape-oriented bathing experience. … the new building accommodates sports, school, and public use with clearly separated yet … with diving, a flexible pool, a family zone, and an expanded sauna with terrace. The design … green space, avoiding an isolated object and instead creating a coherent bathing landscape. … interior zones while maintaining openness and visual connections to the outdoors. A transparent … the west reinforces the connection to the landscape, creating the impression of a bathing hall … beyond the building. Clear circulation and functional zoning ensure intuitive orientation and allow … timber construction, reducing construction time and storing CO₂. The energy concept focuses on … volume, high insulation, passive solar gains, and natural ventilation, complemented by renewable … systems such as photovoltaics and solar thermal energy. …

… The project for Puchheim redefines the town center as a coherent urban landscape that combines … identity, public life, and green structures. It transforms fragmented open spaces into a sequence … of clearly defined and … Building on the existing green character and the preserved “Alte Schule,” the design strengthens … qualities while introducing urban structure and density. A continuous green framework is … spatial edges, creating a balance between open landscape and urban form. Site Plan A central … as well as events, fostering social interaction and urban vitality. Traffic calming measures, … pedestrian connections improve accessibility and spatial quality. Ground-floor uses activate streets … are carefully positioned to define spaces and create a clear urban structure while maintaining a … The Alte Schule becomes part of a cultural and educational campus, complemented by additional public … The project establishes a diverse, sustainable, and identity-forming town center that connects … landscape, urban life, and community. …

… Commons houses a sophomore residence hall and apartments for 416 upper-level students. The complex … and double story units has access to light and air from two sides, creating naturally bright and … links the shared program with the surrounding landscape. The design prioritizes healthy and … between progressive environmental strategies and the quality of urban life. More than just a … the structure is intended to act as a catalyst for urban development, bringing vibrancy and vitality … the Bay Area, a regional expression of the Arts and Crafts Movement. Rather than replicating the … that responds to their scale, orientation, and spatial organization. The building’s facade features … by warm timber accents that add texture and depth. Level 1 Section AA The quality of the outdoor … the development, providing a variety of areas for play, rest, and social interaction. These spaces … create transitions between public, semi-public, and private realms. Additionally, the existing … a unique opportunity to nestle into a mature landscape. The building’s floor plates freely weave … University of California, Berkeley …

… buildings dedicated to the research of information and digitalization technologies, simulation and … sites southwest of Paris—Saclay, Moulon and Palaiseau—the buildings are designed to accommodate … laboratories, workshops, offices, and … meters) of the usable floor area, are equipped for materials research, metals processing, computer … establishing visual connections to the outside and allowing daylight into the interior. The atrium … seminar rooms, computer pools, the library, and teaching workshops, but also open stairways, … shared spaces to foster interdisciplinary work and casual communication among the scientists. With … each building responds to its particular site and the needs of its users. All three are also … the outset, the client expressed a clear desire for a series of highly efficient and ecologically … a range of strategies to ensure a healthy and pleasant working environment while maintaining a … In addition, cold air is flushed at night, and heat is recovered from the exhaust system. All … sound absorption, help regulate humidity, and create a pleasant, relaxing ambience for people in the … innovation lowenergy greeninfrastructure biodiversity microclimate …