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SEK Biotech Campus
Can a research campus become a self-sustaining habitat?
Beta Realities envisions UISEK’s groundbreaking cultural and bio-tech campus as an open, ecological laboratory dedicated to biodiversity. Designed to unite Ecuador’s rich natural heritage under one roof, the campus redefines the research environment as an oasis of diverse microclimates—one that educates, cultivates, and facilitates innovation.
With flexibility, resourcefulness, and sustainability at its core, the campus features modular laboratories and educational facilities arranged within a conservatory-like village, blurring the boundary between built and natural environments. Translucent, scalable canopies regulate the microclimate while allowing for natural daylight and ventilation. The roof structure—composed of a double-layered, performative EFTE skin—filters sunlight and generates energy through integrated thin-film solar cells. Rooted in Ecuador’s vernacular architecture, the secondary structure takes inspiration from traditional huts, using locally sourced bamboo for a lightweight, cost-efficient, and culturally resonant construction. By maximizing local resources and supporting regional craftsmanship, the campus establishes a sustainable model for the future of research and education—where science and nature thrive together.
SEK
Project Region
South America
Project Period
2017
Location
Quito, Ecuador
Team
Paul Clemens Bart, Marvin Bratke
Status
Concept
Programme
Workspaces, Education
Client
UISEK
Collaborators
Size
10.000 sqm