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Description

A modification of the highway access road generates a new square along the Reuss. This strategic urban planning intervention makes space for building an emblematic construction of 33 x 33 x 40 meters, which brings together all premises of the University of Lucerne. The building’s heart comprises an important library, organized on 9 levels around a spacious central void. The several auditoriums generate transversal volumes, whose orientation towards diverse attractive features of the landscape creates a strong link to the city. 

Project data

Location

Lucerne

Client

Canton of Lucerne

Type of procedure | Rank

Competition for ideas 2002 | 1st Rank
Study contract  2003
Modifications 2003

Program (Floor area FA)

Center of the university 2’000 m2
Auditoriums 2’800 m2
Faculties 4’000 m2
Library 3’500 m2

Cost estimate BCC 1-9

CHF 66 Mio

Participants

Competition for ideas 2002 | 115
Study contract 2003 | 12
Modifications 2003 | 2

Team

The project was developed with BOSCH Architects, Amsterdam

Categories
Education
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