The Bayreuth Youth Hostel LAVA Design
Most youth desire to spend their time in a fast-paced, creative, and flexible environment. A new project by LAVA, the Bayreuth Youth Hostel, offers many new experiences within the very innovative spaces inside. The project’s form, a ‘Y’ shaped structure, serves as a distinct form enabling new spatial configurations. The Generation ‘Y’ travelers are the target group for this project. The use of this specific shape offers multiple connections between the inside and out. The three main wings of the building are equally spaced around the main central core.
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The core offers a vibrant and connective space; it acts as an interaction ‘hub’ for the users of the building. This core is emphasized by a large skylight providing natural daylight to this playful social area. The space goes beyond the idea of traditional seating areas; rather it houses an amphitheater, access to online and community, a reception, and a comfortable place for communication. The amphitheater steps also serve as a connection to the different levels of the hostel.
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The ‘Y’-shape’s three main wings contain multiple bedrooms modules and types with an overall capacity of 180-beds. The form allows for an easy circulation around the core; the three hallways move from the inside core to connect to the outdoor gardens and green sport fields. The building shape also allows for multiple visual connections to the outside, each with a unique view to the different outdoor facilities. The hostel also contains seminar rooms, bistro, kitchen and game areas, as well as various sporting facilities which are integrated into the design.
As part of offering a new experience within the facility, many bedroom module layouts were created. The flexible walls, built-in furniture and integrated washrooms and bed niches, make it very user-friendly and inviting environment. Moreover, all building facilities are wheelchair accessible. This building presents a new and creative prototype for a sports hostel. The plans for construction are to begin in early 2015.
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Architects: LAVA design
