b'The extension shallVertical barriers must be exemplify an experience ofreduced as far as possible. light, openness and warmth,The vertical flow of people and conceived as eventful andshall facilitate both the fast varying spatial entities of highmovement between research architectural quality. groups and the slow movement where people can stop up The building is to teemcuriously on their way.with life, learning and an atmosphere that gives the usersStairs shall be visible and an inclination and reason to stay.designed to invite use. They can The building must appear openmake visible the life and activity and transparent to users andin the building with an appeal to visitors.physical activity and energy-We require the new buildingsaving behaviour.to support both formal andStairs invite to be used as a informal encounters betweenplace to meet other people.researchers, and this imposes requirements regardingSelection of requirements.transparency, experience ofSource: The Danish University space between floors, commonand Property Agency and the functions etc. in the newUniversity of Copenhagen extension. (2010), Competition brief. Project competition for the extension of the Panum complex.234Photo: Adam Mrk, courtesy of C.F. Mller'