Wave One Research Center / FAAB

Curated by Paula Pintos

Architects: FAAB
Area: 3160 m²
Year: 2022
Photographs:Maciej Lulko
Manufacturers: Mosa, Sika, Aluprof, Audac, Bel Aqustic, HanseGrand Krystyna Bayer, Isinac, Koło Geberit Group, Laminam, Lira Lighting, PURE, Paged, Polbruk, Swan luminaire bollard, Tarkett, Teknos
Steel Construction: Statikus
Electrical Engineers: Proj-jack., Profen
Facade Contractor: Anko
HVAC consultants: Scrol
Electrical Contractor: Koma Nord
Stretched ceiling contractor: Renova

Text description provided by the architects. Wave One, of the European Center for Families, is located 400 meters from the Baltic Sea in what is historically known as a health resort town. The concept derives from the complexity of sea waves and the local vernacular of carved ornamental detailing on facade elements. Drawing from this, the architects created a site concept composed of five inter-related buildings, reminiscent of waves. Wave One, the first to be built after a lengthy design and construction process, encompasses specialized medical laboratories including SARS-CoV-2 testing labs, a research & development center, and administration spaces.