

Typologies:
Education
Status:
Concept
Year:
2024
Location:
Kazakhstan, Astana
Area:
5 835 m²
Client:
Bi Group
Works list:
Architectural Concept
Interior Design Concept
A Building as a Work of Art
At the heart of the architectural design lies a visual concept atypical for a university building: monolithic planes and a distinctly sculptural, non-conventional form. The designers have deliberately moved away from the conventional image of an academic building, imbuing the structure with the qualities of a work of art especially since, as the surrounding area continues to develop, the building will be perceived precisely in this way: as a distinctive landmark and focal point on campus.

Externally, it is a compact monolithic volume with cut, chamfered edges and a deep diagonal glazed incision that forms the main entrance. By day, the building works through the contrast between the heavy concrete mass and the light glazed band of clerestory lighting; by evening, through the warm glow of the entrance group revealed from within, which appears to slice through the monolith diagonally.

Landscaping
A beautifully landscaped courtyard has been created around the building: a paved plaza with circular green spaces, modular wooden benches, an amphitheater, and a reflecting pool along one of the facades a space designed to encourage students to linger here both before and after classes.

Functional area planning
Interiors
The interior design concept draws inspiration from the very nature of the educational process complex, multifaceted, and organic. To visually convey this quality, the designers turned to unconventional materials: oxidized metal, colored veneer, and ribbed acoustic panels.
These materials are used sparingly against the backdrop of a minimalist architectural design ensuring that all attention remains focused on the interior’s main compositional element: the podium in the atrium and auditorium.





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