The Faculty’s grounds are located a bit away from the main campus, but it’s an easy walk to get there. We arrived with a stroller, but that’s not a problem at all – there are wide sidewalks and convenient paths.
The unusual architecture immediately catches the eye: A massive concrete building with bold, curved lines, lots of glass, light, and open space.
The project was developed by the GPY Arquitectos firm. Their idea was to organically connect the campus with the city and create a cozy “power spot” for the art students.
Interesting Facts about the Project
- Total area – over 32,000 sq m. Plenty of room to roam around!
- Concrete and matte glass were mainly used for construction. The concrete texture was intentionally made rough to erase any traces of formwork.
- They managed to avoid massive blank walls and tiny windows. Light and air everywhere.
- The project’s highlight is the huge spiral ramp. It leads from the upper floors to the common area.
- The project received prestigious awards, including the 2015 International Iconic Awards.
Walking around the campus, you feel like a modern Da Vinci. The creative energy is palpable in the air. We explored the entire inner courtyard, went up the stairs, and peeked into the workshops. The bright classrooms beckon you to pick up a brush or sculpting tools. A very inspiring atmosphere!
Personally, the campus design reminded me of Oscar Niemeyer’s works – the same grandeur and futurism. My wife said she felt like she was in the Sydney Opera House. Overall, the scale is impressive.
The University of La Laguna (ULL) is the oldest university in the Canary Islands with over 200 years of history. It was founded on March 11, 1792, by royal decree of King Charles IV.
Currently, ULL has over 25,000 students, faculty, and administrative staff. The university offers 46 undergraduate programs, 52 doctoral programs, 33 official master’s programs, and 18 specialized master’s programs (as of the 2018/2019 academic year).
The university is divided into 6 campuses:
- Central Campus (Campus Central)
- Anchieta Campus (Campus de Anchieta)
- Guajara Campus (Campus de Guajara)
- Ofra Campus (Campus de Ofra)
- Santa Cruz Campus (Campus de Santa Cruz)
- Southern Campus in Adeje (Campus del Sur)
Additionally, there are rectorate buildings, deans’ offices, three student residences (Colegio Mayor San Agustín, Colegio Mayor Santa María, Colegio Mayor San Fernando), and the Parque Las Islas student residence. The facilities are located in the cities of San Cristóbal de La Laguna and Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
ULL has 13 research institutes specializing in various fields ranging from astrophysics and tropical diseases to linguistics and medieval studies. The university actively collaborates with other scientific centers in the region.
Sources:
- Университет Ла-Лагуны
- Universidad de la Laguna
- GPS: 28,4660256 -16,301102
