020 Ben Gurion University Masterplan, BeerSheva


Laberinto

The master plan for the campus aims to expand the existing campus by an additional 255,000 sqm. The plan is based on the cornerstones of the existing design such as its main axis and plazas.
The design draws inspiration from the past while sketching future trajectories of development and reconsider the role and typology of contemporary universities. This is done by closely relating to the existing context, exposing and discovering the architecture already in place as opposed to importing new architectures. The design follows the original grid structure through a series of new public plazas which define three main levels.

The public level consists of the shared programs while the research buildings, classes and dorms are elevated. The administrative buildings are located at a central level.

The project emphasizes a compact plan with short walking distances, therefore reducing the need for Infrastructure and leads to savings in energy and other resources. Designed around pedestrians, the public space is defined through a series of intertwined plazas that act as a spine for the campus.

 

 

Location:
Beer-Sheva, Israel
Program:
Masterplan for the Ben Gurion University. 153,000m2 including: Laboratory, Classrooms, Sport & Public buildings. 102,000 Outdoor areas.
Year:
2013
Status:
Invited Competition, Finalist
Collaborators:
Zarhy Architects, Hagai Ben Naim
Date: May 29, 2014