BIG nestles ‘glasir’ college into the undulating fjords of the faroe islands
bjarke ingels group has unveiled the latest images of its completed educational project situated in the undulating fjords of the faroe islands. located in the country?s capital of t贸rshavn, the ?glasir? college benefits from views over the city and out to sea. with a program combining the faroe islands gymnasium, t贸rshavn technical college and the business college, the building caters for over 1,750 students, teachers and staff.
all images 漏 rasmus hjortshoj
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the design of ?glasir? by BIG intends to retain the individual identity of all the combined schools and the form of the building has been shaped to suit these different requirements of all the students and teachers. the architectural expression is conceived as a stack of five individual levels that wrap around a central courtyard: one for each of the three institutions, one for food and faculty, and one for physical exercise and gatherings. the building is organized like a vortex, with each level opening up and the top levels radiating 100ft (30m) out towards the mountainous landscape.
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the main entrance of the school is accessible from a dramatic bridge due to the steep slope of the site. students and teachers are immediately welcomed by the large circular courtyard which creates a natural gathering point across all floor levels and academic interests. designed as an extension and interpretation of the natural landscape, the 32m diameter indoor courtyard with terraced steps provide generous, flexible s...
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