Multiverse Campus

Crafting Paths For A Diverse Co-Existing

Master thesis (2024)

Authors

C. LIN Architecture and the Built Environment

Contributors

H.J. Bultstra Public Building and Housing Design (mentor)
G.Y. Warries Teachers of Practice / AE+T - Architecture and the Built Environment (graduation committee member)
A.M.F. van Dam Public Building and Housing Design (graduation committee member)
Faculty
Architecture and the Built Environment
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Published Date

18-06-2024

Language

English

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Faculty

Architecture and the Built Environment

Abstract

The project focuses on creating educational, working, and public spaces that promote diversity and sustainability.

With the global population growing, the design emphasizes efficient space utilization and minimal environmental impact through inward densification and overlapping activities. Another key objective is to enhance campus spaces for flexibility and efficiency while maintaining essential elements like social interaction and facilities. The design arranges programs based on qualitative parameters such as the succession of spaces and varying levels of privacy, using architectural means like ramps, stairs, and materials.

Situated in The Hague, part of the Randstad Urban Network, the project aims to minimize space impact while accommodating population influx. The building massing strategy involves sharing spaces and creating new structures to connect different user groups via public pathways and a collective hub. Building systems use recycled steel and timber to reduce CO2 impact, with efficient ventilation and modular facade designs. The main buildings feature fritted ceramic glass for daylight and views, while the collective hub has a metal mesh facade for light and airflow.

The design integrates with its surroundings to ensure smooth flow and connectivity, creating a vertical campus with outdoor green spaces. Overall, the Multiverse Campus optimizes space use, enhances learning efficiency, and fosters a sustainable, diverse environment.