Universidad Politecnica Taiwán — Paraguay Campus Planning
YEAR
2024
LOCATION
Paraguay
CLIENT
Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in Paraguay
SITE AREA
163,615 ㎡
BUILDING AREA
19,090 ㎡
STATUS
Ongoing
TYPOLOGY
The proposed campus of Universidad Politécnica Taiwán-Paraguay (UPTP) is located on the west side of Silvio Pettirossi International Airport, approximately 1.6 km from the airport, covering an area of 16.36 hectares. Due to its proximity to the airport, the site is subject to a 20-meter building height restriction. The southern boundary is adjacent to a busy highway, which may cause noise impacts on the site. To the east, the site borders the Arroyo Itay River and features a natural waterway running through it, creating favorable water resource conditions. The local climate characteristics allow for natural ventilation and optimal sunlight integration into the design.
The campus is divided into two major zones: a 10-hectare area on the east side designated for the UPTP (Universidad Politécnica Taiwán-Paraguay) campus use and a 6-hectare area on the west side allocated for MITIC (Ministry of Information and Communication Technologies of Paraguay) and the Digital Park. The first phase of development includes the UPTP entrance plaza, outdoor parking, academic buildings, a student cafeteria, a five-a-side football field, and a covered walkway connecting to the Digital Park. Within the Digital Park, there is a shared entrance, the MITIC office building, and the Digital Park building, which includes a shared eco-pondside restaurant and an open plaza with the campus.
Sustainable Design
Solar panels will be installed on rooftops and plazas, with space reserved for air conditioning units and piping systems. The design emphasizes integration with the natural environment, incorporating green corridors and courtyards that not only enhance aesthetics but also improve campus comfort.
Cultural Integration
The building facades incorporate traditional Paraguayan brick wall elements, harmonizing with modern glass curtain walls and concrete, preserving local cultural characteristics while meeting contemporary design standards. For future expansion, the northern part of the campus has been reserved for development. A proposed tubular structure extending from the second-level plaza will provide direct connectivity to the northern zone, ensuring sustainable growth and expansion of the campus.