BiologieCampus Building 15.21 Research Centre Jülich
AWARDING AUTHORITY
Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH
PROGRAM
Laboratories, offices, seminar
GFA 8,700 sqm
BC 19,400,000 € gross
RESULT
1st Prize, restricted architectural competition
Service Phases 2-9
with INNIUS GTD,
IPN Laborprojekt,
Rehwaldt Landschaftsarchitekten
2014-2020
Arranging its different functions in horizontally layered groups the compact, four-storied building 15.21 occurs very efficient in terms of area-volume-ratio, distribution ways and working processes. Its position does neither affect the existing subterranean supply lines nor the old building’s delivery zone. It creates a chequered sequence of well-proportioned open spaces that evolves around the central, pine-tree-covered green square, towards which the new building’s main entrance and major public spaces are oriented.
A day lit atrium with a sculptural spiral stairway is the internal counterpart to that central square, as all ways converge here with exhibition areas, seminar rooms and highly frequented secondary areas such as tea kitchen and copy room. From here, evacuation routes through adjacent office rooms without necessity for costly fire protection measures.
Offices and laboratories of one working unit are positioned on the same floor in order to provide short ways and direct access. Secondary rooms and those without need for natural lighting are arranged in central cores to be reached quickly from the primary working areas.
Besides shape and organisation of the building, the orientation of its functions along sunlight-conditions is contributing to its efficiency and sustainability. Thus, air-conditioned laboratories are positioned around the southern corner, whereas offices with natural ventilation are put to the north. In order to reduce heat load due to sun, the southern façades have additional opaque parapets appearing similar to transparent glass railings in front of the offices’ floor-to-ceiling windows.
External sun-protection allows for individual control of natural light influx.
Putting the central ventilation system to the roof avoids long and complex channel systems and the necessity for additional buildings that would disrupt the landscape concept. Furthermore, components can be changed easily at a later time. The other technical equipment is installed in the underground with optimal connection to existing networks for central heating and cooling, electricity and emergency power. Technical areas include an extra surface for potential extension within the meaning of the planning goal BNB Silber.
Air conditioning and heating are provided by the campus’ central system. Controlled ventilation, heat recovery, night ventilation, storage mass activation, sunlight control and the use of energy efficient devices and lighting help keeping the energy consumption within the limits of EnEV.
A day lit atrium with a sculptural spiral stairway is the internal counterpart to that central square, as all ways converge here with exhibition areas, seminar rooms and highly frequented secondary areas such as tea kitchen and copy room. From here, evacuation routes through adjacent office rooms without necessity for costly fire protection measures.
Offices and laboratories of one working unit are positioned on the same floor in order to provide short ways and direct access. Secondary rooms and those without need for natural lighting are arranged in central cores to be reached quickly from the primary working areas.
Besides shape and organisation of the building, the orientation of its functions along sunlight-conditions is contributing to its efficiency and sustainability. Thus, air-conditioned laboratories are positioned around the southern corner, whereas offices with natural ventilation are put to the north. In order to reduce heat load due to sun, the southern façades have additional opaque parapets appearing similar to transparent glass railings in front of the offices’ floor-to-ceiling windows.
External sun-protection allows for individual control of natural light influx.
Putting the central ventilation system to the roof avoids long and complex channel systems and the necessity for additional buildings that would disrupt the landscape concept. Furthermore, components can be changed easily at a later time. The other technical equipment is installed in the underground with optimal connection to existing networks for central heating and cooling, electricity and emergency power. Technical areas include an extra surface for potential extension within the meaning of the planning goal BNB Silber.
Air conditioning and heating are provided by the campus’ central system. Controlled ventilation, heat recovery, night ventilation, storage mass activation, sunlight control and the use of energy efficient devices and lighting help keeping the energy consumption within the limits of EnEV.
