OIII wins Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences, TU Delft press release October 2009
The document announces that OIII has won a competition to renovate and expand the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences building at Delft University of Technology. The renovations will include a new main entrance, campus bar, restaurant, terraces, and lecture halls to open up the building. The design will link civil engineering to the earth's layers and structures through its appearance, use of extensive glazing, and visible craftsmanship. OIII was selected through a European selection process based on their vision and design.
1. OIII wins Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences, TU Delft
press release October 2009
CiTG
The Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geo Sciences (Dutch acronym: Geo Sciences. Characteristics of the Earth’s different layers and civil
CiTG) is a characteristic buildings on the campus of TU Delft. In constructions typify the new expression of the faculty and relates to
addition to receiving admiration, words such as “awkward, unclear the campus’s numerous other icons.
and unfindable” have also been used to describe it. This is mainly
due to ‘de Plint’ (the local name for the building’s ground floor and Light and space
first floor), which serves as the connection between the building and Extensive glazing ensures maximum sunlight. Hi-tech craftsmanship
the surrounding area. is clearly visible in the design, for example, in the impressive
framework of the new porch. By these means the building becomes
‘De Plint’ part of the education and the sciences taught within it.
By creating a new main entrance, campus bar, restaurant, terraces,
shopping areas, exhibition space, lecture halls and study areas, the OIII was selected by means of a European selection procedure, based
current Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geo Sciences will be given a on their vision and design.
more public complexion and open relation towards the central park
of the campus ‘het Mekelpark’.
Structural significance
Expansion and renovation with respect for the characteristic
VandenBroek and Bakema building will result in a new appearance
that will both metaphorically and literally link Civil Engineering with
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