Building
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Project data
Client: Office of the Lower Austria Provincial Government
Occupier: Karl Landsteiner Privatuniversität für Gesundheitswissenschaften GmbH
Project management: HYPO NOE Real Consult GmbH & DELTA Holding GmbH
General planners: DELUGAN MEISSL ASSOCIATED ARCHITECTS, VASKO+PARTNER INGENIEURE
Key figures
Total rental space: 6,080 m2
Useable space: approx. 4,580 m2
“We wanted to create a spatial equivalent for new didactic methods at KL. The goal is to design an open space that encourages study and research while at the same time blending in with its surroundings at the Krems Campus.”
Project description
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Urban planning
The building borders the Krems Campus grounds to the south-east below the Kolpinghaus. Both its shape and scale harmonise with the surrounding buildings and natural setting. The building has two sections – a teaching and research wing and an administration wing. The shape of the building reflects its function. The structure fits perfectly into the existing architectural and natural environment.
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Building structure
The building’s position and formal design mark it as the prelude to the new KL Campus complex. It was designed as an integral part of the overall ensemble. Its dual function as an office and teaching building is clearly evident from the structure’s outward appearance: the two building complexes are connected by a two-storey bridge.
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Functions
A clear spatial differentiation between the various functions and their content is included in the architectural concept. While the teaching facilities are located in the south wing of the building along with the foyer and banquet hall, all the office and administration spaces are housed in the neighbouring section of the building. The bridge connecting the two wings is home to the self-study area. There is a recreation and communication zone extending over two storeys that link all the adjoining use areas.
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Open space concept
The building merges with its immediate natural and architectural surroundings in a variety of ways. The zone between and around the buildings will be a central meeting space.
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Material and colour concept
The façade is structured by flush floor-to-ceiling windows. Homogeneous façade material will be used for the unbroken outer cladding. Natural materials will be used in the interior.
KL construction timeline
- Resolution of the Lower Austria Parliament KL building: 26 June 2012
- Resolution of the 2nd Building Advisory Board: 23 April 2013
Recommendation to award the contract by general planner and architect Dipl. Ing. Delugan Meissl ZT GmbH and Vasko & Partner Ingenieure - Press conference: Project presentation KL building: 26 March 2014
- Start of construction: 9 March 2015
- Foundation stone laid: May 2015
- Completion of building shell: December 2015
- Start of trial operations: 2nd half of 2016
- Academic operations: summer semester 2017
KL construction timeline
- Resolution of the Lower Austria Parliament regarding the KL building: 26 June 2012
- Resolution of the 2nd Building Advisory Board: 23 April 2013
Recommendation to award the contract by general planner and architect Dipl. Ing. Delugan Meissl ZT GmbH and Vasko & Partner Ingenieure - Press conference Project presentation KL building: 26 March 2014
- Start of construction: 9 March 2015
- Foundation stone laid: May 2015
- Completion of building shell: December 2015
- Start of trial operation: 2nd half of 2016
- Academic operations: summer semester 2017
“The building design is perfectly tailored to our needs. The two-storey bridge connects the two wings – one for teaching and research, the other for administration – and will serve as a space for students to study and relax outside of class. This sends a positive message that students are at the centre of everything we do.”
