ALPHA BUILDING - FPT UNIVERSITY DA NANG

Context:
Alpha building is located in the context of a university specializing in information technology training. The goal is to bring a dynamic and creative living, learning and working space, building a modern cluster closely linking with green spaces inside and outside the project area.
The campus design concept stems from the Pixel image, evolving from the basic square in a unibody, incorporating the pixel size and position arrangement intentionally creating a rhythmic motion on the total premises.
The alpha building, located on the northwestern side of the campus, is an architectural highlight when viewed from major accessible traffic directions.
Idea:
The design inspiration for the alpha building was derived from the image of stacked books, representing knowledge, associated with student life. The shape comes from the basic square box, using the method of separating and sole the block, creating a multi-directional motion shape, and at the same time creating a solid-hollow effect for the whole project. Consequently, creating different terraces, connecting the spaces in a lively way. The floors with different functions are arranged and use different façade tricks to suit the internal function and optimize the use of energy and heat shielding.
Façade:
The Penrose math pattern applied in the façade is a unique detail. First created in 1934 by Swedish artist Oscar Reutersvard. Then, in the 1970s, psychiatrist Lionel Penrose and his son mathematician Roger Penrose independently invented and popularized it. Not many buildings in the world use this pattern. Penrose image creates a unique vertical surface effect, a pattern that casts shadows on the surface of the interior space during the day and creates the impression of illumination at night.
The ratio of the Penrose pattern is differently balanced on the vertical aspects of the sun directions - the more sunny the Penrose direction, the less the wind direction - in order to limit the heat radiation affecting the building.
Sustainability:
Fiber concrete material is flexible in the construction process, has high aesthetics, is a sustainable material, protects the environment.
The 5th floor is located in the middle of the priority building is the green floor to reduce the heavy effect, and is a space to relax and entertain all students and teachers working in the building.
Alternating trees on the facade to create highlights as well as reduce heat radiation affecting the living space of the user.
The center of the project is a large void that goes down from the roof to the ground floor, the open skylight is effective in ensuring the wind is smooth throughout the building, reducing pressure and air conditioning. In this void, there are bridges arranged to rotate according to the spiral displacement, creating a multidimensional flower variable space, like a "Fractal" algorithm. Along with the Penrose pattern is also a mathematical image associated with the typical educational culture of FPT Education.
The function rooms are arranged around with two sides to ensure that they receive direct light from the front windows and light from the skylight.
Alpha building is a building with impressive shapes, sustainable materials with a unique facade, flexible layout, closely linked with the building's microclimate.

• Location: Da Nang, Viet Nam
• Site Area: 50233 m2
• Built-up area: 1747 m2
• Floor number: 13 floors
• Typology: Office, Exhibition, Research and study space.

ALPHA BUILDING - FPT UNIVERSITY DA NANG by HUNI ARCHITECTES in Vietnam won the WA Award Cycle 37. Please find below the WA Award poster for this project.