A {tag:studenci} from the West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin won the main prize in the 15th edition of the National Competition of the Marshal of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship for "The best thesis thematically related to the West Pomeranian Voivodeship." His master's thesis: "Green Factory - the design of the Center for Maritime Innovation using the idea of sustainable development" redefines the historical space while taking care of the environment.
historical collage
© Lukasz Maciejewski
a project for a city with a maritime identity
The Green Factory project is not only an architectural vision of a modern Maritime Innovation Center, but also an attempt to revitalize the riverside areas and return to the city's maritime identity. Szczecin, for centuries associated with the maritime economy, has gradually lost its importance in this sphere in recent decades. Post-industrial transformations have weakened the city's ties to the sea, and many symbolic places associated with its history have fallen into disrepair. Maciejewski's design responds to these challenges by proposing a vision of modern space that restores the city to its former glory, while placing it in the context of a contemporary economy based on innovation and sustainability.
site development plan
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New life for the Oder River area
The chosen location, the site of the former city gasworks on Koksowa Street, is an excellent example of a site with great potential that has so far remained neglected. Former industrial buildings, such as the coal tower, apparatus plant and silos, are relics of the past, which have been incorporated into the Green Factory project, giving them new life.
visualization
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The centerpiece of the premise is the adapted coal tower - a historic structure that, with its modern features, becomes a symbol of the renewal of the space. Its new staircase and connection to the open courtyard emphasize how important it was for the author to preserve the industrial character of the place.
visualization
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multifunctional complex for the local community
The designed complex is multifunctional and serves both research, education and the local community. Among other things, the buildings include assembly and experiment halls, simulation pools, marine and environmental technology laboratories, as well as coworking, office, exhibition and conference spaces. At the same time, care has been taken for the space around the facility - the diverse program includes extensive green areas that provide a recreational area for residents.
functional scheme
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architecture in the spirit of sustainable development
Lukasz Maciejewski's work implements the principles of sustainable development. The use of eco-friendly materials, such as laminated wood and CLT, and innovative technologies, including double facades that act as thermal buffers and support natural ventilation, are just some of the solutions.
eco-friendly solutions
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Green roofs and walls, built into the facades of the lower floors, not only enrich the aesthetics of the building, but also affect the energy efficiency of the buildings. The author made sure to maximize the use of daylight and introduce numerous energy-saving systems, which emphasizes how important it was for him to design in accordance with the idea of ecological responsibility.
interior
© Lukasz Maciejewski
The Green Factory is an example of how contemporary architecture can support the development of the local economy, care for the environment and restore the cities' identity. Łukasz Maciejewski showed that young architects from the West Pomeranian University of Technology can create projects that have a real impact on the future of the region.
