DIPAK KIT Campus Nord
VgV procedure leads to commission for new building
ATP architects engineers convinced the jury with a concept that successfully balances the aesthetic aspirations of architecture with the complex requirements of a sustainable research facility.
The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is planning a new building in which it can consolidate all the activities of the DIPAK testing and development platform. The Direct Internal Recycling Development Platform Karlsruhe (DIPAK) brings together various research infrastructures, including a test facility that simulates fusion reactor processes.
In close collaboration with ATP Zero, the specialist research and innovation company for advanced building technology, ATP developed a concept that combines functionality, pioneering solutions, and an inspiring working environment – as a result of which it was awarded the contract in the VgV procedure.
The energy concept ensures efficient and sustainable operation. Among other measures, ATP proposes converting surplus PV electricity into hydrogen, which can be used for DIPAK’s research experiments. Another key focus was the integration of the building’s scientific activities into the architectural design. The concept not only facilitates highly specialized research but also fosters interdisciplinary exchange and collaboration.
