Meet the winners of the “Architectural Student Contest” in Saint-Gobain
The 17th “Architecture Student Contest” was completed with the participation of more than 220 universities from 32 countries. This year’s challenge was to transform the district in Warsaw, Poland, and revitalize the region adjacent to Warsaw Ushodonia (eastern Warsaw). The contest included new student housing and housing design, as well as a conference and entertainment center in an old factory building classified as a historic heritage. Participants are tasked with projects that have low carbon emissions throughout their life cycle and have a positive impact on users and the planet, as they need to address not only space performance but also architectural, environmental and social aspects. rice field.
According to the contest’s press release, “The judges were very impressed with the quality of the projects proposed by the students. Year after year, the level of the projects has risen and the environmental aspects have been fully integrated into the students’ thinking. I have forgotten the outstanding social function of architecture. “
See the award-winning projects below, including the original description for each team.
First prize: Chain of Change-Finland
“Our proposal respects history, reflects it to this day, and welcomes new technologies for a more sustainable and energy efficient future. The construction of the new student complex respects the building of the old factory. The change in building height is diminishing towards the factory, prominent and respected. The shape of the tower roof is inspired by the evolving cross-sectional shape of the factory building and changes. It symbolizes. A chain of towers connected to the garden bridge. “
Second prize and student award: Last Green-Latvia
“The rusty building complex is a symbolic landmark of the dangers that arise when humanity fails to transform into a sustainable life. The visual theme represents an apocalyptic scenario in which humanity has collapsed. And our last sign is the collapse of buildings slowly overgrown by nature. The flow of time is represented by the materials used, which tend to change their visual characteristics over time. Irregularity creates the soul of this space. “
3rd prize: Botanic frame-Poland
“The idea of this project was to construct the factory with a simple architecture and emphasize its value. From the perspective of the building, there is a game of contrast between the colorful terraces that penetrate the three-dimensional and the minimalism of the façade. He proposed a botanical garden with a running track hanging above the visitor’s head. The architecture and greenery behind the historic buildings were chosen. “
Special Jury Award: Econtainer Student Living-Mexico
“We analyze the climate, the environment, and the essence of Warsaw, integrate the most important elements from the context, and create an eco-friendly and vibrant student home designed with passive strategies and energy-efficient systems. Created a project, thermal, lighting and acoustic comfort. We used sustainable coral van materials and reduced carbon emissions from its life cycle, especially manufactured by recycling shipping containers. At the stage, it brought the Econtainer project to life. “
Founded in 2004, the contest is primarily aimed at students in architecture, engineering and design, with the aim of presenting students’ knowledge and experience with the project based on the actual needs of their neighbors and cities. increase. Based on Saint-Gobain’s sustainable construction approach, students are encouraged to create a living space that respects the well-being of the planet and its inhabitants. This was the first edition of the project incorporating environmental impact calculations using the lifecycle analysis tools provided by OneClick LCA.
For more information on award-winning projects and previous editions, please visit the Architecture Student Contest website.
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