Whilst working at the BHBVT Architects the Augsburg Medical University project was obtained through a first-prize competition. It completed in 2025 and have a gross floor area of 32,816 square meters, with a total cost of €220 million.

A campus consisting of several teaching and research buildings will be constructed south of the Augsburg University Hospital, aligned on a north-south axis. The main goal of the urban planning concept is to establish a strong identity with well-defined building volumes and diverse outdoor spaces in between.

The building design creates clear lines towards the east and south, facing the city, while opening up to the north and west to integrate the patient garden and the clinic. A promenade serves as the central meeting and communication point, connecting all the buildings and landscape structures.

The realization of the project begins with two buildings located to the north of the campus, serving as teaching and research facilities. The architectural form is characterized by a neutral, rectangular monolithic block structure that is simultaneously delicate and transparent. The compactness of the design ensures a highly functional and efficient building structure, promoting economic and energy balance while facilitating knowledge concentration and communication.

The teaching building’s distinctive silhouette reflects its different internal uses. The first four floors mainly consist of teaching rooms. A multi-story atrium with an open staircase runs through the entire building, creating attractive spaces and opportunities for further communication. The foyer area provides spaces for daily teaching, conferences, and a large lecture hall. On the upper levels, a two-floor library faces the patient garden, featuring a large double-height window that offers views of the surrounding nature. The east-facing four-floor component, reaching a height of 31 meters, serves as office space.

The guiding principle behind the design of the research building is to foster communication and enable spontaneous encounters. The floor plan incorporates two staggered courtyards, a glass-covered atrium, and a green patio. The open staircase facilitates communication across all floors. Similar to the layout of a city with its main roads, squares, and alleyways, the building plan encourages informal communication.

Images courtesy of BHBVT Architekten. Copyright BHBVT Architekten.