Benthem Crouwel Architects Unveils “Recycled and Recyclable” Design for University of Amsterdam’s New Science Faculty
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Benthem Crouwel Architects, along with building consultants Strackee, will be designing a new faculty building, LAB 942, for the University of Amsterdam’s Faculty of Science (FNWI). Located on Amsterdam Science Park, the nearly 14.000 m2 new multifunctionaBenthem Crouwel Architects Unveils “Recycled and Recyclable” Design for University of Amsterdam’s New Science Faculty
Benthem Crouwel Architects, along with building consultants Strackee, will be designing a new faculty building, LAB 942, for the University of Amsterdam’s Faculty of Science (FNWI). Located on Amsterdam Science Park, the nearly 14.000 m2 new multifunctional building will house the Informatics Institute, the Institute for Logic, Language and Computation, and the Innovation Center for Artificial Intelligence.Benthem Crouwel Architects envisions LAB 942 as “a lively lab for research, development, and co-creation, in the center of campus and society.” The Amsterdam-based firm has proposed a sustainable, circular, smart, and flexible vision that will offer the most optimal work and study environment for staff and students.“The goal is to make LAB 942 an energy neutral building; highly sustainable thanks to a minimal use of materials and by avoiding pollution as much as possible. The building consists of a modular framework and a circular main construction made out of recycled and recyclable material. The construction is easy to disassemble, making the building very flexible in its daily use, but also future proof and easy to adapt to changing demands and developments. Lots of greenery inside the building and natural ventilation ensure that this is not just sustainable, but also a very healthy building that provides its users with a comfortable indoor climate,” states Benthem Crouwel Architects.The design aims to make the creativity and groundbreaking developments in Information Sciences and Artificial Intelligence visible and accessible. The facade, featuring a light grid structure, filled with materials like wood, glass, steel, and 3D printed textures, gives the building an open look and feel. In the transparent plinth, the visualization, robotica, and game labs will be in plain sight for passers-by, according to Benthem Crouwel Architects.“Inside, a high and airy atrium flows diagonally through the entire building. Irregular mezzanines, connecting bridges, and a variety of ‘landscapes’ with workspaces create a structure that is clear and coherent, but also energetic and inspiring. The division into three separate zones that are easy to recognize (from quiet concentration areas to spaces that focus on connection, and discovery) ensures optimal synergy between the various disciplines,” states Benthem Crouwel Architects.Click on the slideshow for a sneak peek at the project.http://www.blouinartinfo.com/ Founder: Louise Blouin Read more