0022 Fachhochschule, Sankt Gallen, CH
University buildings strongly resemble ‘regular’ offices nowadays, a fact that is shown by the program for the Fachhochshule in Sankt Gallen. Eighty-five percent of the space is used up by small scale office-like units. These small units form a neutral and flexible ring inside the building, whitout being interspaced by staircases or toilet units. The student restaurant, foyer and library are all in the central atrium on the ground floor.
This atrium has a large window towards the Rosenbergstrasse and is connected to the pedestrian tunnel that leads to the Sankt Gallen main station. On the two highest floors a big hall with a skylight is created, as well as other lecture halls. The climate installation is based on the plenum principle, which only needs a small amount of ductwork.
0022 Fachhochschule
Project
university building
Status
competition
Client
Fachhochschule Sankt Gallen