On the VU campus, parked cars disappear from public space to make way for pedestrians. Garage P3 is the third underground parking garage on campus and can accommodate 700 cars. In addition, there is an opportunity to store 1200 bicycles. P3 is located in the heart of the campus, directly on the Campus Square and under the new building of NU. VU. With the realization of P3, a quiet revolution is taking place in which public space is given back to pedestrians and a visit to the campus by car and bicycle means a high-quality welcome.
Studio Hartzema designed the look and feel of the garage whose 3-storey structure was designed by ABT. The tone is timelessly natural, with the high-quality finished concrete forming the basis for colour and light accents that match the use of the garage. The stairwells stand out with broadly lit facades with high-contrast black window frames.
The stairs are an inviting alternative to the elevator through integration and design. Refined detailing and an oak railing underline the objective of making the garage the high-quality entrance to the campus. The pedestrian exits of minus 1, 2 and 3 easily connect to the exits at ground level. These are integrated into the architecture and form source points for the functioning of the campus.
In the garage, walking lines form white stripes that are accompanied by stripe patterns of light that are applied to the ceiling. Gaps in the concrete provide openness and desired views. Ramps for cars and bicycles have been carefully integrated locally, seamlessly connecting to the flows on and around the campus.
