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

… Attractively positioned between the city and a major woodland, it was built on the same site as the … This vibrant aquatic landscape features two 25-meter swimming pools, a non-swimmer’s pool with a … floor, diving facilities, two giant slides, and a water playground. Varying ceiling heights … to chime with the site’s unique location and allows for easy orientation. In the center, swimmers … can enjoy lap lanes. The adjacent non-swimmer and toddler pools, along with the water playground, … the food court with an adjoining terrace and a grassy space for sunbathing. Lightweight glass … define the quiet zone, screen the slides’ landing area, and offer a high level of privacy for the … AA The indoor leisure pool is notable not only for its sculptural roof design but also for the … an unimpeded view of the surrounding greenery and impressive stock of trees. The use of natural … a connection to the adjacent Schwaketen and Mainau forests. Color accents are provided, for example, … red heated benches, which articulate the space and the shiny blue mosaic tiles. The varying roof … heights create bands of light that generate a …

… The new headquarters for Phoenix Solar AG is conceived as a forward-looking office building that … expresses the company’s identity, innovation, and commitment to sustainability. It combines … with an integrated architectural and energy concept that aligns people, space, and environment. … green courtyards that bring daylight, views, and strong connections to the surrounding landscape. … The layout transitions from calm, landscape-oriented workspaces in the south to more dynamic … areas in the north. The design enables an open and flexible work environment with adaptable, … that support various office configurations and future changes. The building is embedded in a … and new greenery, including outdoor areas for work and relaxation. Level 0 Elevation SOuth Conceived … as an energy-plus building, it minimizes energy demand through passive strategies and generates … a flexible, sustainable workplace that combines environmental responsibility with high user comfort. … daylightoptimization energyefficiency humanescale greeninfrastructure …

… 2011 provides high-quality, subsidized housing for families, single parents, singles, elderly and … site occupies a transitional zone between urban and village-like structures and had already been … entire quarter like a spine, passing through and linking different places, meeting points and … a glazed roof, accessible to all residents and serving as a spacious winter garden and communal … the incoming air to be pre-heated in winter and reducing the thermal demands on the atrium facade … the exterior envelope. Its multi-story voids and surrounding access balconies give each apartment a … the building’s diverse residents to meet and fostering a vibrant sense of community. Section AA … construction, a simple tectonics was chosen and the supporting walls arranged as superimposed as … designed to adapt to changing lifestyles and living conditions—it will be habitable for many years … High standards were set for the building’s energy efficiency, taking into account its entire life …

… The project for Baufeld 117 in Hamburg’s Elbbrücken district creates a contemporary office building … flexible workspaces with public functions and landscape elements to foster interaction and urban … on the masterplan defining perimeter blocks and high-rise elements, the design develops a mixed-use … open structure organized around a central foyer and a vertical “town hall” circulation space. Public … ground level like retail, gastronomy, fitness, and service, activate the streetscape and connect the … work environments. Internal staircases and double-height spaces create vertical connections and … interaction across floors. Integrated gardens and buffer zones structure the building, offering … These green elements mediate between interior and exterior while enhancing user comfort. Roof … landscaped areas extend usable space and reinforce the building’s identity as a dynamic, vertically … The result is a flexible, transparent, and future-oriented workplace embedded in its urban context. … daylightoptimization innovation lowenergy energyefficiency wellbeing microclimate biodiversity …

… Handelskammer Hamburg … The House within a House is formed by a series of staggered volumes inserted into the stock exchange … Chamber of Commerce, creating additional spaces for consultations, conferences, receptions, and a … challenges conventional notions of inside and outside through immaterial effects achieved by virtue … of light and reflections. … building ensemble in Hamburg. To allow for a more intensive use, the brief for the 2003 design … existing Börsenhalle, or stock exchange hall, and called for a design that would respect the fabric … condition of the listed stock exchange hall and the required preservation of its historical … offering approximately 1,000sq.m of space for new uses. Designed as a contemporary interpretation of … this new structure echoes the building’s long-standing role as a central meeting place for Hamburg’s … along with consultation, exhibition, club, and meeting rooms, is organized into a series of … terrace, offering views of Hamburg through a band of arched clerestory windows. Section The House … layered planes, where lightness, immateriality, and reflection contrast deliberately with the solid, … the original stone architecture. Soft vaulted forms are juxtaposed with the sharp, graphic lines of … a multifaceted jewel that captures and refracts light. A single flight of stairs serves the first …

… Landeshauptstadt München … Kreativquartier combines education, childcare, and sports within an open, landscape-integrated … setting. The design fosters interaction, flexibility, and community engagement. … a double sports hall, a childcare facility, and underground parking. Located within a new mixed-use … are arranged to create a publicly accessible forecourt and a diverse schoolyard conceived as an … encouraging interaction between school and neighborhood. Section AA & BB The school is organized … staircase that acts as the main circulation and communication hub, visually connecting key functions … hall, cafeteria, and outdoor areas. Transparent and flexible shared spaces support multifunctional … across upper floors, enabling adaptable and collaborative learning environments. Roof landscapes … with greenery provide additional outdoor spaces for education, recreation, and community use. … open, connected, and future-oriented campus that integrates architecture, landscape, and learning. …

… residential/commercial building is a confident and harmonious addition to the square in front of … the town hall, library, adult education center, and parking structure. It contains four stories of … affordable, municipally owned housing, while a … between the existing buildings, the square, and the riverside park. In planning terms, it augments … Strasse and the square. The external appearance and internal organization of the residential floors … respective aspects. The north facade is closed and calm in character with comparatively small … the park, with larger windows staggered to form secluded loggias and outside spaces, thus lending … consists of metal sheets whose irregular folds and perforations reflect light differently. The … on the surrounding area. “This concept is built for the future.”– Georg Kustermann (Green Party) … strengthen the relationship between the square and the park to create an integrated open space. … were limited to new furniture, play spaces for children, and gently curving paths that distinguish … the park and square from the orthogonal …

… maximizes natural ventilation, natural light, and interior views through its central atrium, while … featuring offices, a cafeteria, a library, gardens, a conference center, and public retail space. … of other dynamic research institutions on a former brownfield site close to the Charles River in … Cambridge. The design brief called for a forward-looking building that would serve as a distinctive … the Genzyme Corporation, its employees, guests, and visitors. From the initial architectural … city with individual dwellings, public areas and indoor gardens extend up the full height of the … a space serving as a large return air duct and light shaft. Open stairs form part of a vertical … which starts at the ground floor lobby before proceeding upwards through various neighborhoods with … blinds along the building’s perimeter and the top-lit central atrium. Above the atrium, a sunlight … redirection system—featuring heliostats and fixed mirrors—further enhances daylight levels … reflective devices such as the sparkling chandeliers and the light wall with chrome elements that … atrium core. Sections Inside the atrium, the chandeliers are kept in constant motion by virtue of … has been awarded the USGBC LEED Platinum Rating and stands as a leading example of what can be … innovation daylightoptimization sustainability energyefficiency lowenergy innovativematerials …

… Munich’s Olympic Park. In 2007 we refurbished and extended the structure to accommodate modern … Games in Munich—games in a green environment and with short routes—the Werner-von-Linde Sports Hall … as a pavilion in the park. The extension and refurbishment became necessary as the existing gym no … requirements of a modern training facility and an Olympic support center. During the planning phase, … elements— the structure, roof, changing rooms, and parts of the floor slab—could be functionally and … subjecting it to careful refurbishment and complementing it with necessary new additions. The volume … the east, on the parking level, is the entrance for athletes and a gallery with cabins for sporting … On the western side is a gallery with seating for roughly 470 spectators, a foyer with cloakroom … a 200-meter running track with central areas for other athletic disciplines, such as the high, long, … and triple jump, pole vault, and a 60-meter …

… discovery. Each of these volumes houses exhibition areas and aquaria connected by a central foyer. … With a striking skyline of restored warehouses and traces of its former use, the entire port island … exhibition areas, accommodates a shop, a café, and the museum’s front-of-house services. A 30 meter … a splendid view opens across the Strela Sound and the new Rugen Bridge to Rugen Island. The OZEANEUM … house, designed to be flooded with daylight and accessible to visitors from all sides. Reminiscent … including two aquaria addressing the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. This layout allows visitors to … exhibition areas are located on the upper floor and linked by footbridges and ramps. Exhibition … are set around a central core of maintenance and technical amenities. The four volumes are wrapped … fabricated by virtue of ship-building technology. They draw together the building’s various … the site has been incorporated in the OZEANEUM and accommodates the administration, a multi-purpose … projects, a self-contained, multi-purpose hall for public events, and, on ground level, a …

… new indoor swimming complex in Friedrichshafen forms a distinctive addition to the Sportpark, … parking structure, it creates a new urban landmark and strengthens the identity of the surrounding … new indoor pool is designed as a modern sports and leisure destination for residents, schools, and … pools, family areas, diving facilities, and an extensive sauna landscape. Outdoor relaxation areas, … defined by the ZF Arena, commercial buildings, and infrastructure require a clear and confident … response. The building is positioned to form an attractive forecourt shared with the arena, … free of traffic. Entrances to both the pool and the parking garage are carefully placed to ensure … courtyard that acts as the central spatial and atmospheric focus. Terraces and the elevated sauna … extend this interior landscape, creating a layered sequence of indoor and outdoor spaces. Section AA …

… to material use, considering not only performance but also lifecycle, production, and recyclability. … design combines a simple building structure with a technologically advanced and adaptable envelope. … the entire lifecycle. Rather than complexity in form, the design emphasizes a clear and reduced … The building geometry responds to orientation and solar exposure. Projecting “summer spaces” extend … and west, providing daylight, passive shading, and seasonal outdoor living. Behind this layer, a … and highly insulated “winter house” ensures energy efficiency. The building adapts throughout the … of movable glazing, insulated glass, and textile shading elements allows flexible responses to … Apartments are accessed via a central core and can be subdivided into different unit types using … is the primary construction material, chosen for its ecological and structural qualities. … construction time. All components are designed for disassembly, enabling efficient recycling and …