The Faculty of Architecture has its branch in Katowice
Modern, multifunctional didactic rooms, a computer lab equipped with multimedia boards, a "material library", a pattern room, ceramics, glass and stained glass workshops, as well as an exhibition hall and a student zone - in the building of the Silesian University of Technology at 8, Krasińskiego Street in Katowice, the Department of Architecture was officially opened.
The ceremony, which took place on March 20th in the newly renovated interiors of the Branch, was attended by the Rector of the Silesian University of Technology, prof. dr hab. Eng. Arkadiusz Mężyk, dr Marcin Krupa, mayor of Katowice, deans, representatives of public institutions, partners of the University as well as faculty employees and students.
- This is a very important, historic moment for us - emphasized dr hab. Eng. arch. Klaudiusz Fross, professor at the Silesian University of Technology, dean of the Faculty of Architecture. – We have the opportunity to educate students and conduct scientific research, as well as design and creative work directly here in Katowice, in the capital of the Silesian-Zagłębie Metropolis.
The dean thanked the mayor of Katowice for his support. The University received a subsidy of PLN 1.5 million for the renovation of rooms and laboratory equipment. – You are an exceptional mayor who knows that investments in higher education and science pay off and contribute directly to the development of the city. As a department, we want to actively participate in the development of the city, have an impact on its beautification, on the quality of public spaces, on the increase in the quality of life, we are available and open to cooperation, you will be able to rely on us in social consultations, planning, programming and concepts for new investments - added the dean and emphasized the high position in the rankings of the Faculty of Architecture, which also boasts the A category awarded by the Ministry of Education and Science.
- I am very happy that Katowice is a place where students can study architecture at the Silesian University of Technology, one of the most important universities in our region - said Dr Marcin Krupa, mayor of Katowice and a graduate of the Silesian University of Technology. - Our city is modern, various architectural styles intertwine here, many new buildings are being built, often designed by graduates of the Faculty of Architecture of the Silesian University of Technology. I hope that the rooms that have been prepared for students will contribute to expanding their knowledge, for the joint creation of the future of Katowice, Upper Silesia and all of Poland - added the mayor of the city.
A branch of the Faculty of Architecture is located on the ground floor of the building at 8, Krasińskiego Street, where the Faculty of Transport and Aviation Engineering, the Faculty of Materials Engineering and partly the Faculty of Automatic Control, Electronics and Computer Science are located. Students and lecturers have at their disposal, among others, a multimedia didactic room with a computer lab for 15 workstations and three multimedia boards where stationary, online or hybrid classes can be conducted. Unique workshops of ceramics, glass and stained glass with glass fusing and ceramic furnaces were also created. Students can also use the "material library" where they can conduct research on building or conservation materials. The vicinity of other faculties of the university is an additional advantage of this location.
– We want it to be a place where all faculties will integrate, thanks to which modern interdisciplinary projects and research teams will be created here, students and teachers will be able to fully use their potential both in the field of technical and engineering sciences, as well as in the field of architecture – emphasized the Rector of the Silesian University of Technology prof. dr hab. Eng. Arkadiusz Mężyk. - The branch of the Faculty of Architecture will complement the representation of the University in Katowice, which is famous for its modern architecture, which is why our presence here is natural - added the Rector.
The university co-financed the costs of adapting the rooms to the needs of students. Further investments are planned in cooperation with the city. The authorities of the University and Katowice plan to develop the campus at Krasińskiego Street, so that it would be a friendly space for students and residents.
