A student project of a modular skyscraper awarded
Dawid Drożdż - a student at the Silesian University of Technology and Jacek Czudak and Mateusz Nisiewicz from the West Pomeranian University of Technology designed a modular recycled skyscraper. Their project was the only one from Poland that was on the TOP 50 list of The Skyrise 2022 competition, organized by Impact Design Competitions.
The competition was to design an innovative and iconic skyscraper that would become a landmark in the city by combining many functions. The facility would be built on a plot of 12,000 sq. m. square meters, but there were no restrictions as to its height. The proposal was to be characterized by exceptional aesthetics, well-thought-out spatial organization and a varied program that would include residential spaces.
– Our proposal for the competition challenge is a modular skyscraper. Thanks to this, any modifications of the building can be easily introduced, and adapting it to the location and incorporating it into the urban fabric would not be a problem. Such a skyscraper would have a main core where all modules would be recycled or rebuilt before being attached to the core façade. The building could grow and change constantly, giving the residents the freedom to decide in which spatial configuration they want to live - said Dawid Drożdż.
The skyscraper contains a whole range of modules to choose from - both residential and shared use, such as parks, cinemas, shops. - Thanks to this, the building would be an independent unit where most of the needs of the residents can be met. Out of concern for the environment, all modules are fully recyclable or made of materials that can be reused in the future in the construction of new elements, added the young architect. As the students emphasize, their project could be used in such metropolises as Tokyo or Hong Kong, where there is a high population density.
Dawid Drożdż is a second-degree student at the Faculty of Architecture of the Silesian University of Technology. He is interested in the possibilities of using digital tools in architecture and urban planning to design ecological buildings and spaces. He is an active member of student scientific clubs dealing with new technologies and sustainable development.
