Science and Innovation Center VIZIUM / Audrius Ambrasas Architects

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Ventspils, Latvia
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  6653
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2022
  • Photographs
    Photographs:Norbert Tukaj
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  TECU®
  • Lead Architects: Audrius Ambrasas
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Science and Innovation Center VIZIUM / Audrius Ambrasas Architects - Exterior Photography
© Norbert Tukaj
Science and Innovation Center VIZIUM / Audrius Ambrasas Architects - Exterior Photography
© Norbert Tukaj

Text description provided by the architects. Science and Innovation Centre in Ventspils was designed as a union of architecture and landscape. Instead of proposing a landmark on the bridge axis, we leave it open and inviting. The silhouettes of the building and the hill osculate here. New public spaces such as the science hill mounting up from the plain, an open-air roof terrace and an overlook spot are designed for both the locals and city guests.

Science and Innovation Center VIZIUM / Audrius Ambrasas Architects - Interior Photography
© Norbert Tukaj
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Plan - Ground floor

The building design divides the site in two. The Western part accommodates vehicle access and parking, while the technical transport access is separated from the arrival of visitors – it gets to the building from the South.

Science and Innovation Center VIZIUM / Audrius Ambrasas Architects - Exterior Photography
© Norbert Tukaj

The Eastern part of the site is shaped by the hill, which is a place for picnics and open-air events, providing views of the river. The hill leads to the roof terrace with access to the public facilities (café, conference hall, and access to the main lobby) zone on the first floor. 

Science and Innovation Center VIZIUM / Audrius Ambrasas Architects - Interior Photography
© Norbert Tukaj
Science and Innovation Center VIZIUM / Audrius Ambrasas Architects - Interior Photography
© Norbert Tukaj
Science and Innovation Center VIZIUM / Audrius Ambrasas Architects - Interior Photography, Stairs, Handrail
© Norbert Tukaj

The further cognition of both the building and the city is continuing along the sloping roof towards the overlook opening panoramic views. The building is divided in two for functional reasons – the Science Center makes the low part of the volume, whilst the Innovation Center takes the 6 floors of the rising part. 

Science and Innovation Center VIZIUM / Audrius Ambrasas Architects - Exterior Photography, Waterfront, Cityscape, Coast
© Norbert Tukaj

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Address:Ventspils, Latvia

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Cite: "Science and Innovation Center VIZIUM / Audrius Ambrasas Architects" 25 Nov 2022. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/992754/science-and-innovation-center-vizium-audrius-ambrasas-architects> ISSN 0719-8884

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VIZIUM 科学与创新中心 / Audrius Ambrasas Architects

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