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Academic Center at Francisco de Vitoria University

Madrid, Spain

Client

Universidad Francisco de Vitoria

Typology

Culture

Size m2/ft2

4,200 / 45,208

Status

In Design

Academic Center at Francisco de Vitoria University image | Bjarke Ingels Group
Academic Center at Francisco de Vitoria University gallery image | Bjarke Ingels Group

STACKED BARS — The building’s geometry begins with a simple arrangement of four bars stacked one above the other, efficiently organizing the required program. This configuration reflects a functional approach to the layout, where each bar builds upon the next to maximize the use of the available site.

Academic Center at Francisco de Vitoria University gallery image | Bjarke Ingels Group

TRIANGULAR FORM — The central bars are rotated 45 degrees, transforming the stacked volumes into a triangular footprint. This shift creates terraces and outdoor spaces between the levels while giving the building a distinctive identity within the campus.

Academic Center at Francisco de Vitoria University gallery image | Bjarke Ingels Group

TERRACES — Stacking and rotating the bars creates a series of terraces at different scales. These outdoor spaces support a range of activities, from informal meetings to outdoor study and group events, extending student life beyond the interior of the building.

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Academic Center at Francisco de Vitoria University image | Bjarke Ingels Group
Academic Center at Francisco de Vitoria University image | Bjarke Ingels Group
Academic Center at Francisco de Vitoria University image | Bjarke Ingels Group
Academic Center at Francisco de Vitoria University image | Bjarke Ingels Group
Academic Center at Francisco de Vitoria University image | Bjarke Ingels Group
Academic Center at Francisco de Vitoria University gallery image | Bjarke Ingels Group
Academic Center at Francisco de Vitoria University gallery image | Bjarke Ingels Group
Academic Center at Francisco de Vitoria University gallery image | Bjarke Ingels Group
Academic Center at Francisco de Vitoria University image | Bjarke Ingels Group
Academic Center at Francisco de Vitoria University image | Bjarke Ingels Group

Partner in Charge

Agustin Perez-Torres

Bjarke Ingels

Project Manager

Mireia Sala Font

Project Leader

Paula Pagès Camprubí

Project Team

Alice Dughera

Álvaro Arboledas

Angel Barreno Gutiérrez

Carmen Ortega Hernaez

Diana Álvarez Tortosa

Diego de la Maza

Dorian Prattes

Edoardo Lagrasta

Emma Lomas

German Otto Bodenbender

Isabel Sánchez del Campo

Jeroni Mach

Luca Longinotti

Luca Sandrini

Luis Delgado

Marco Dell'Agli Valletti

Maria Piscopo

Marta Iglesias

Martina Tosarello

Ming Hei Seol

Rodrigo Iglesias

Collaborators

Felipe Samarán Saló