/Layers of Making

The design for the new Angewandte University reimagines the spatial organization of studios, workshops, and circulation to support collaborative and adaptive learning. The concept features a single-story building elevated above the ground, accessed via three staircases, symbolically lifting the creative act and fostering openness beneath. Studios, student workspaces, and institutes [A] are housed on the upper level, while a series of workshops [B] are placed below ground, reinforcing the idea of making as a foundational layer of artistic education. Central to the project is a flexible wall system, allowing spaces to be reconfigured in response to shifting academic needs—whether daily or semester-based. This modular approach reflects the dynamic and interdisciplinary nature of contemporary applied arts education, enabling studios to transform and adapt without compromising cohesion.

The design for the new Angewandte University reimagines the spatial organization of studios, workshops, and circulation to support collaborative and adaptive learning. The concept features a single-story building elevated above the ground, accessed via three staircases, symbolically lifting the creative act and fostering openness beneath. Studios, student workspaces, and institutes [A] are housed on the upper level, while a series of workshops [B] are placed below ground, reinforcing the idea of making as a foundational layer of artistic education. Central to the project is a flexible wall system, allowing spaces to be reconfigured in response to shifting academic needs—whether daily or semester-based. This modular approach reflects the dynamic and interdisciplinary nature of contemporary applied arts education, enabling studios to transform and adapt without compromising cohesion.