Egle SuminskaitePlatform for scienceMedical faculty in ‘Santariskes’, Vilnius

Amsterdam Academy of ArchitectureGraduation Projects 2014-2015Architecture

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Architecture

This design proposal was made for the medical faculty (MF) in ‘Santariskes’, Vilnius. At the moment, the MF doesn’t have well-designed spaces that fulfil their requirements. A new platform for science was established. The design of the MF was done in such a way that it should be inspirational and serve as a meeting place for students and professionals, locals and visitors. The location of the medical campus ‘Santariskes’, in the north of Vilnius was chosen. I have attempted to create a medical hub with a variety of participants: education, research, private businesses, residential areas. More diverse functions brings quality for the existing campus.

CampusThe most problematic aspects of the campus are that: the central zone is crowded with cars, as it has only one street for all traffic, parking spaces are dominating the area and green zones, there is no proper place for the public needs, it is monofunctional and there is no overall idea of greenery. Design solutions include: a new transport network, new parking structure, bringing greenery back to the heart of the campus, a place for a public programme, residential zone for various users, MF (science future) in the heart of campus.

Building complexThe profile of the building is designed as narrowly as possible. In this way, more space is left for the greenery. The main body is lifted, preserving the visual or physical continuity of the area. On the ground floor, the space for public use has been designed that focuses on the greenery.

Departments are placed on one continuous line, as it is important to have interaction between them. Everything is framed by circulation space on top. In this way, it is involved more in the activity of the area. Each department has its own zone and, at the same time ,is integrated in the whole structure. Two main floors are underpinned by the continuous sequence of the stairs. The main programme and zone is for labs, which are designed on one side of the volume. Small offices are located on the other side. They are narrow, although very much orientated to the greenery outside. The middle zone is open through all floors and has light from above.

The auditorium zone becomes the main entrance of the complex. The building is ‘established’ on the ground level in two transparent volumes. One of them is main entrance to the MF cafeteria, another one is an entrance to the conference centre. Two strips of different faculties are united here. The ground level is connected by two ‘lines’ of stairs with the top level. In the middle of this zone, the local library is ‘hanging’. It is an open and informal space which has visual and physical connection with all the area.

The most important aspects that were used for building design:The shape (expression) of the building itself is not important, but what is happening in it;Research / learning - provide required instruments and well organised function;Meeting / interaction - circulation space visually / physically connected to all areas;One continuous flow - no dark corridors / open dynamic continuous space;Quality of space - visual relation with outside in circulation and working areas and visa versa.

The colour white has been chosen. Platform for science as a blank piece of paper, where all the magic happens.

Graduation date25 09 2014

Commission membersLaurens Jan ten Kate (mentor) Jo BarnettRené BoumanHolger Gladys

Additional members for the examinationMadeleine MaaskantMarc a Campo

Egle SuminskaitePlatform for scienceMedical faculty in ‘Santariskes’, Vilnius

Egle Suminskaite

Architecture

NEW: Creating street network (removing old)

New campus site plan

Public / residential functions in the campus Medical faculty at the heart of the campus

EXISTING: Campus ‘heart’ crowded by traffic Lack of overall landscape designParking spaces are dominating the area

Public transport and parking solutions

Monofunctionality (only hospitals)

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View from the top circulation space

Principles of space organisation

Area that unites campus Position of the entrances Approaches. Coming to MF by car Approaches. Coming to MF by public transport

Profile of the building

Public space on the ground floor

TECHNICAL FLOOR

STORAGE/ SUPPORT FUNCTIONS

STUDYCIRCULATION FLOOR

PUBLIC

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Architecture

Programme / space organisation in department zones

Site plan

Section of department area

Longitudinal section/elevation

RESEARCH LABS

TEACHING LABS

ADMINISTRATION

SEMINAR ROOMS

MEETING ROOMS

INDIVIDUAL WORK SPACE

PAPER WORK SPACE FOR SCIENTISTS,PHD STUDENTS

WRITE UP ZONE

PUBLIC PUBLIC

STORAGE/ SUPPORT FUNCTIONS

TECHNICAL FLOOR

CIRCULATION FLOOR CIRCULATION FLOOR

‘HANGING OUT’ ZONE

PUBLIC

CIRCULATION FLOOR

RESEARCH LABS

TEACHING LABS

ADMINISTRATION

SEMINAR ROOMS

MEETING ROOMS

INDIVIDUAL WORK SPACE

PAPER WORK SPACE FOR SCIENTISTS,PHD STUDENTS

WRITE UP ZONE

PUBLIC PUBLIC

STORAGE/ SUPPORT FUNCTIONS

TECHNICAL FLOOR

CIRCULATION FLOOR CIRCULATION FLOOR

‘HANGING OUT’ ZONE

PUBLIC

CIRCULATION FLOOR

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Programme/ space organisation in auditorium zone

Section of auditorium zone /main entrance zone

SEMINAR ROOMS

GARDEROBE/ SUPPORT FUNCTIONS

ADMINISTRATION

LIBRARY

INDIVIDUAL WORK SPACE

ENTRANCE CONFERENCEPUBLIC

CAFESTORAGE/ SUPPORT FUNCTIONS

TECHNICAL FLOOR

CIRCULATION FLOOR

ENTRANCE MF

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