The University Campus of Vigo was envisioned as a transformative intervention in the natural landscape of Galicia, redefining the relationship between academic spaces and their surroundings. The project balances two key concepts: densification in the short term, almost urban in nature, and landscape regeneration in the long term, restoring the site’s natural qualities.
The intervention restructures the campus by integrating new buildings, including a sports hall, rectorate offices, a commercial area, and student facilities. A key strategy was the transformation of the sports area into a forested zone with a large lake, softening the impact of infrastructure and creating a more immersive natural environment. Pathways weave through the site, linking academic buildings with recreational and communal spaces, fostering an environment of collaboration and interaction.
Architectural elements are harmoniously embedded in the terrain, utilizing subtle topographic modifications to create gathering spaces and plazas. The new central entrance, redefined with pedestrian-friendly urbanization, integrates sustainability principles, enhancing the campus as a place of study, social engagement, and natural coexistence.
