A stacked cubic structure is conceptualized by Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto for a learning center within the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland. The blueprint for the design incorporates a series of glass cubes, that vary in height between 3.5 and 18.5 meters. They are held upward by a white frame.
Sou Fujimoto's intended effect was that the university's facility would stand out within the surrounding context without being an overbearing visual influence. The stacked cubic structure allows for numerous exposed roofs that are "to be planted with trees and greenery." This forms an accessible outdoor terrace that would be a place for relaxation and recharge for stressed out students and visitors.
The cubic structure is designed in the signature style of Fujimoto, who has injected himself in the white metal beam framework, the stacked essence of the building and the abundant incorporation of greenery.
What's Driving This Trend
- Stacked Cubic Structures
- The use of stacked cubic structures in architectural design presents opportunities for visually striking and unique building designs.
- Incorporation of Greenery
- The incorporation of greenery in building structures creates opportunities to enhance the environmental sustainability and aesthetic appeal of urban spaces.
- Outdoor Terrace Spaces
- The creation of accessible outdoor terrace spaces in architectural designs offers opportunities for relaxation and stress relief in busy urban environments.
Who This Affects Most
- Architecture
- The architecture industry can explore innovative ways to incorporate stacked cubic structures and greenery into their designs, revolutionizing urban landscapes.
- Construction
- The construction industry can leverage the trend of incorporating outdoor terrace spaces to create new opportunities for designing and building relaxing and rejuvenating urban spaces.
- Education
- The education industry can embrace the concept of stacked cubic learning centers to create visually captivating and inspiring educational facilities.
