The two buildings, Mechatronic Engineering (ME) and Computer Science & Engineering (CSE), are part of the five founding buildings. The new buildings are to be constructed in the north of the campus and will provide space for students and for parts of the departments.
Both the ME and CSE buildings are designed with innovative teaching and learning spaces facing the green campus center to the west, while laboratories and offices are strategically placed along the north and south sides. A bridge connecting the two buildings emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of the departments.
The ME building will house technical-physical device laboratories and a test hall. The central knowledge staircase, with its communication spaces for innovative exchange, defines both the interior and the exterior of the building. It will be a distinctive element, clearly visible from the campus.
The CSE building will focus on software and hardware development, as well as small-scale experimental setups in the field of image processing and recognition. Flexible office and laboratory spaces will foster efficient work and a dynamic research culture.
As with the first building of the campus, Cube One, sustainability is a key theme for the founding buildings. The facades of ME and CSE will be clad in wood and equipped with climbing structures, allowing plants to grow, providing natural shading. The design also incorporates resource-efficient timber skeleton construction. In areas with high fire safety or vibration requirements, recycled concrete will be used.
The designs for the two buildings were created by the Munich-based architectural company Telluride. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2026, with completion expected by 2029. Together with a major infrastructure project, the five foundation buildings form the first of four development phases of the UTN campus.
The two buildings, Mechatronic Engineering (ME) and Computer Science & Engineering (CSE), are part of the five founding buildings. The new buildings are to be constructed in the north of the campus and will provide space for students and for parts of the departments.
Both the ME and CSE buildings are designed with innovative teaching and learning spaces facing the green campus center to the west, while laboratories and offices are strategically placed along the north and south sides. A bridge connecting the two buildings emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of the departments.
The ME building will house technical-physical device laboratories and a test hall. The central knowledge staircase, with its communication spaces for innovative exchange, defines both the interior and the exterior of the building. It will be a distinctive element, clearly visible from the campus.
The CSE building will focus on software and hardware development, as well as small-scale experimental setups in the field of image processing and recognition. Flexible office and laboratory spaces will foster efficient work and a dynamic research culture.
Ecological responsibility meets modern design
© Telluride Architektur | Picture: Beauty & The Bit
© Telluride Architektur | Picture: Beauty & The Bit
© Telluride Architektur | Picture: Beauty & The Bit
As with the first building of the campus, Cube One, sustainability is a key theme for the founding buildings. The facades of ME and CSE will be clad in wood and equipped with climbing structures, allowing plants to grow, providing natural shading. The design also incorporates resource-efficient timber skeleton construction. In areas with high fire safety or vibration requirements, recycled concrete will be used.
The designs for the two buildings were created by the Munich-based architectural company Telluride. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2026, with completion expected by 2029. Together with a major infrastructure project, the five foundation buildings form the first of four development phases of the UTN campus.