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Source: Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering –
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Sergey Bryuzgin leads the elective class. Second from left – Kirill Sukhanov
The Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering strives not only to provide students with fundamental knowledge but also to prepare them for practical work by introducing them to real-world projects during their studies. One of the partners providing this opportunity has been Metropolis company.
This academic year, as part of the "Project-Based Activity" elective course organized by our university's Project-Based Learning Education Center (PBEEC), two student project groups were formed under the supervision of Sergei Bryuzgin, Head of the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Department at Metropolis. "Collaboration with universities is an investment in the future. We understand that to develop a qualified specialist, it is necessary to participate in their training alongside the university. Therefore, Metropolis has been supporting SPbGASU students through various project activities for many years," notes a company representative.
The first of the project groups, Team No. 7, is developing a project for a multifunctional sports complex with an ice arena, and the second, Team No. 8, is developing a project for a museum of contemporary art.
Thirty-six students have signed up for the proposed projects and are actively working on them. The project teams include architects, designers, heating and ventilation engineers, water supply and sanitation engineers, electrical engineers, an estimator, and a TIM coordinator.
SPbGASU students gain invaluable experience by consulting with specialists from the company, which handles all stages of design, including concept development, design documentation, tender documentation, working documentation, author supervision, and technical audit.
"The students on my team are developing a design for a multifunctional sports complex with an ice rink. It's a very complex, yet exciting project. During the case consultations, Sergey Bryuzgin answers numerous student questions, shares his experience designing unique facilities, and provides recommendations for project presentation and defense," noted Kirill Sukhanov, the mentor of Team No. 7 and Acting Head of the Department of Heat, Gas Supply, and Ventilation.
Team 8's curators, Elena Aleksandrova, Associate Professor of the Department of Construction Economics and Housing and Utilities, and Nikita Orlov, Assistant Professor of the same department, explained that the distinctive feature of their architectural design is that the museum is located entirely underground. This is the first time the designers and engineers have encountered such a project, but it's all the more interesting to explore, especially under the guidance of experienced designers.
SPbGASU's Center for Professional Development notes that collaboration with Metropolis offers a unique opportunity for the university to participate in major construction projects. "We are open to new joint projects and are always happy to welcome such professional and passionate partners to our university," says Center Director Inna Sukhanova.
On December 24, the project defense for the "Project Activity" elective will take place. However, the work won't end there: participants will refine their projects, incorporate the committee's recommendations, and next summer will defend their comprehensive TIM theses (an innovative format for defending TIM theses—a collective one, in which a group of graduates from different faculties and fields of study, each responsible for their own component, defends a common project). And, of course, Metropolis will support the teams throughout the defense.
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