BIOVAF is a new research centre that will extend the complex of the Technical University of Denmark at its Lyngby Campus. BIOVAF will be constructed in the campus's distinctive woodland landscape, and will bring together the Veterinary, Aqua and Food research institutes under one roof. Pervaded by nature The fundamental idea in the proposal from C. F. Møller Architects for the new BIOVAF is to create a building which is pervaded by nature. Outwardly, the complex marks itself out as something special - an icon adapted to its surroundings. Inwardly, the extension is bonded together by a common "synergy zone", which functions as the social and interdisciplinary umbilical cord for all of BIOVAF. Convincing proposal for a networking environment The jury's remarks emphasise as a strength the fluid and flexible links between the department functions facilitated by the synergy zone: "The proposal's strength lies in the generous space allotted to the synergy zone, and the proposers can demonstrate great spatial variability, transparency and rich experiential possibilities. The spatial qualities of the zone appear convincing as an attractive place to meet, and in many ways, represent the field's most convincing design for a networking site for common academic communication and presence." The open spaces of the synergy zone provide room for lectures, events, presentations, exhibitions, debates, parties and entertainment, and comprise the distribution area for all traffic to, from, across and between the research institutes on the various storeys. Sustainable design The project complies with the strictest international standards in sustainable design, and is designed with the aim of meeting the requirements for low-energy class 2015. C. F. Møller Architects took part in the competition in collaboration with EKJ Consulting Engineers as sub-consultant. The competition was won by COWI and its sub-consultants. The other participants in the competition were Arkitema, Erik Møller Arkitekter, NNE Pharmaplan with Orbicon, Henning Larsen and SLA, and BIG.

 

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