Mecanoo, a Dutch architectural firm, is all set to show its marvelous landscaping skills in designing the new campus for the National University of Science and Technology (MISiS), a leading technical university of Russia. Known for its designing, the Dutch practice aspires to showcase its scientific excellence in creating a unique and attractive living and working environment for thousands of students and academics. The 100-acre campus will be located in a new district of Moscow and will house seven departments, research institutes, a library, business center, hotel, Sports Park, cinema and a variety of shops and cafes.
The campus is to be built in a naturally beautiful setting with forest and valley lake as its prominent features. The campus plans to adopt the natural setting as the campus core, where the park becomes the central public meeting place for staff, students and scientists. The planning flexibility will also allow future growth. The campus residence typology is based on the principles of courtyard and is hence been divided into townhouses and patios. The campus heart is car-free, which apart from reducing pollution helps in creating a cohesive and pedestrian-friendly campus.
The MISiS reflects the character of the university through smart sustainability strategies that includes a 45 degree orientation to maximize natural light. Moreover, the entire campus will be built mostly from local materials and the use of prefabricated elements will be maximized to save on construction time and energy. In addition, features such as climate walls, thermal heat and cold storage systems and rainwater harvesting systems will also be included.
Via: Bustler
