A team of students from Warsaw University of Technology has created a project combining modern construction technologies with attention to aesthetics and sustainability. "Heart of Żerań," developed by Michal Sierżga, Jakub Kaczmarczyk, Mariusz Majchrzak, Marek Korycinski and their supervisors Dr. Piotr Knyziak, Dr. Anna Tofiluk and M.Sc. arch. Rafał Bujnowski is a state-of-the-art science and technology park planned on a degraded site near the Żerań port in Warsaw.
situation
© Michał Sierżęga, Jakub Kaczmarczyk, Mariusz Majchrzak, Marek Koryciński
revitalization of post-industrial areas
The project involves the creation of a science and technology park in what was previously a degraded post-industrial site. The designed space has not only high aesthetic qualities, but also natural qualities - the designers made sure that the new architecture blends into the existing landscape, minimizing interference with vegetation. The team proposed to build four landscape-designed buildings, clustered around a central courtyard and combining different functions. With large open spaces and numerous openings, the buildings form an ensemble that flows seamlessly into the surrounding landscape.
axonometry
© Michał Sierżęga, Jakub Kaczmarczyk, Mariusz Majchrzak, Marek Koryciński
Thanks to numerous openings, the plaza connects to the surrounding landscape, which is emphasized by the educational path that crosses it, winding among the greenery on both sides of the pool. It allows visitors and employees to learn about modern technologies used in prefabricated construction and autoclaved cellular concrete. This approach makes the facility not only a workplace, but also an educational center to promote innovation in the construction industry.
north courtyard
© Michał Sierżęga, Jakub Kaczmarczyk, Mariusz Majchrzak, Marek Koryciński
concrete for the future
"Heart of Żerań" is a project that takes full advantage of the potential of prefabricated concrete and autoclaved cellular concrete (ABK), demonstrating the possibilities of using modern technologies in construction. The team relied on materials that not only provide high load-bearing capacity of the structure, but also have excellent insulation properties, which will reduce energy demand. The use of prefabricated elements, such as prestressed concrete floor slabs, made it possible to achieve a slender but stable structure that can be easily dismantled and transformed. This is a great example of circular architecture, where materials can be reused multiple times and the design is flexible and can grow as needed.
sculptures in the auditorium
© Michał Sierżęga, Jakub Kaczmarczyk, Mariusz Majchrzak, Marek Koryciński
sustainable development
The design of the project also takes into account the ecological aspect - the prefabricated concrete technologies used are in line with the assumptions of green building. Among other things, the project includes permeable surfaces, green roofs, photovoltaic systems and gray water recovery. As a result, the science and technology park will not only be modern, but also environmentally friendly. The team has opted for solutions to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions. At the same time, the design is based on timeless proportions and forms, ensuring elegance and durability for years to come.
auditorium with screen
© Michał Sierżęga, Jakub Kaczmarczyk, Mariusz Majchrzak, Marek Koryciński
modularity and future development
The design assumes that the buildings can be expanded in the future - the structure is designed in a modular way, which means that new modules and buildings can be easily added as the park grows. In this way, the designers are not only thinking about the present, but also about the future - in the long term, the "Heart of Zerania" could become a center of innovation, urban culture and even the focal point of a future modern neighborhood.
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© Michał Sierżęga, Jakub Kaczmarczyk, Mariusz Majchrzak, Marek Koryciński
