FOM University

The university designed by German studio Mayer H. und Partner in Düsseldorf reflects the infrastructural context of railway tracks, bridges, ramps and pedestrian connections.

The non-profit FOM University is Germany’s largest private university. With over 24 study centers in Germany and abroad, FOM university enrolls more than 21,000 working students, trainees and apprentices. The new building of the FOM University Düsseldorf provides the necessary space for the ever-increasing numbers of students.

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Img.1 J. Mayer H. und Partner, FOM University, Düsseldorf, Germany, 2017

Img.2 J. Mayer H. und Partner, FOM University, Düsseldorf, Germany, 2017

Img.3 J. Mayer H. und Partner, FOM University, Düsseldorf, Germany, 2017

Img.4 J. Mayer H. und Partner, FOM University, Düsseldorf, Germany, 2017

Img.5 J. Mayer H. und Partner, FOM University, Düsseldorf, Germany, 2017

Img.6 J. Mayer H. und Partner, FOM University, Düsseldorf, Germany, 2017

Img.7 J. Mayer H. und Partner, FOM University, Düsseldorf, Germany, 2017

Img.8 J. Mayer H. und Partner, FOM University, Düsseldorf, Germany, 2017

Mayer H. und Partner, FOM University, site plan

Mayer H. und Partner, FOM University, ground floor plan

Mayer H. und Partner, FOM University, section A

Mayer H. und Partner, FOM University, section B

“Le Quartier Central” is a newly planned, nearly completed mixed-use area built on a former freight station in the centrally located Derendorf neighborhood. This setting is the new location for the FOM Düsseldorf university. The building can accommodate around 1,500 students and reflects the infrastructural context of railway tracks, bridges, ramps and pedestrian connections in the building design. It’s first floor connects to a bridge with a projecting platform, creating a link between the different urban levels. The outer staircases and fire escape balconies allow for the compact circulation areas inside the building. Some curved balconies are connected to outdoor stairs, making the escape route for the upper floors more efficient.

Img.9 J. Mayer H. und Partner, FOM University, Duesseldorf, Germany, 2017

The inside of the building opens up to a sculptural staircase, leading the generous foyer upwards to connect all four auditorium levels. Separate from the academic floors, the administration and the student information center are located on the 4th floor. Around the building of the FOM University is an 8,000 sqm park situated above a two-story underground car park with 360 spaces. On site there is potential space for future extensions.

Img.10 J. Mayer H. und Partner, FOM University, Duesseldorf, Germany, 2017

FOM University, Duesseldorf, Germany
Program: university
Architect: J. Mayer H. und Partner – Hans Schneider
Project team: Ana I. Alonso de la Varga, Mehrdad Mashaie, Wilko Hoffmann
Architect on site: Starmans Architekturbuero
Structural engineer: Thomas & Boekamp Ingeniuergesellschaft
Building service engineer: Brockof Ingenieure
Building physics: GFO Gesellschaft für bauphsysikalische Objektberatung
Electrical engineer: Sineplan
Fire security consultant: IDN Brandschutz Duisburg
Landscape architect: Luetzow 7
Area: 6.000 sqm
Completion: 2017

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