School of Journalism
Spain CCC ES
Álvaro Siza
1999
Type
University
Tags
learning environments, university campus , Spain ccc
Visitability
Allowed
Description
The building of the Faculty of Information studies is situated in the area of Burgo das Nações, integrated into the new university campus and occupying a defined lot within the respective Parcial Plan. This lot is bounded at the North by Rua Castelão, at the South and East by the Avenida do Burgo das Nações, and at the West by the stair which connects them.The main body of the building is placed linearly in the direction West-East, respecting the alignment at the South with the Department of Philology. It has three floors (ground floor and two levels in the Western half of its transversal development, and basement, ground floor and one level in the remaining length). Its dimensions are 17.5 m x 127 m. This change in roof level is due to the need to adapt to the topography and to the conditions of the program. Within the higher section of the building are located nine classrooms, in the form of an amphitheatre, accessible by ramp, lift and stairs, and on the top floor, offices for the docents.In the lower building are located studios for radio and visual art, and laboratories for audiovisuals. All areas are laid out along a gallery turned to the North, situating the main atrium between the two sectors mentioned above (those of the classrooms and audiovisuals). The gallery also provides access to three parts of the building implanted perpendicularly, with ceiling height between 7 and 10 feet, which define open patios above the Rua Castelão.The volume situated at the Western end of the gallery corresponds to the auditorium (300 seats). The two remaining volumes, at the Eastern end, complete the audiovisuals zone and integrate the television and film studios. The library occupies a central position, accessible from the double-height atrium. Its volume defines an ample entrance portico. The stairs, lifts, and sanitary installations are distributed evenly along the length of the circulation gallery, in such a manner as to satisfy the respective regulations.(Álvaro Siza)