Creativity + Innovation District

At its core, this project unfolds a dynamic living-learning community across 30,000 square feet of interdisciplinary space, creating a vibrant nexus for students, faculty, and entrepreneurial minds to merge, pushing the limits of collaboration. It lights the spark of innovation, guiding ideas from concept to commercialization, offering students a framework to amplify their influence from academia to the wider community. Integral to this are "bridge spaces," key in fostering close collaboration between companies, students, and academics. These spaces serve as incubators, nurturing ideas and guiding their evolution into viable businesses.

The upper floors provide an immersive residential experience for 600 curious students, creating a holistic environment for exploration and personal growth. Every aspect of the design intentionally promotes interaction and creativity, crafting an environment ripe for innovation and entrepreneurial spirit.

This project introduces a new language of transparency, its central axis and lower levels bathed in daylight, making visible the pulse of creativity and innovation across campus. The architectural narrative weaves stone gables with glass links, creating visual and physical dialogues with both the campus and its broader community. These structures not only echo the university's architectural heritage but also frame new outdoor spaces for learning, blending seamlessly with the campus's existing design language.