New Buildings of the Gdańsk University of Technology Campus as an Example of Synergy of Contemporary Technologies and Cultural Heritage

This article presents an analysis of the architectural integration of two new buildings implemented on the Gdańsk University of Technology campus (Poland) as a case study of combining contemporary technologies with cultural continuity. The buildings, designed by the author of the article, who is the main designer, are a conscious response to the historical urban and architectural context of the campus, the development of which started at the beginning of the 20th century in the style of Dutch Neo-Renaissance. The new buildings refer to the architectural heritage of the university through their scale and colors, but their form, details and applied technological solutions clearly reflect modernity. A particularly important element of their modern character is the implementation of advanced pro-ecological systems for obtaining energy from renewable sources (RES), which fits into the current climate challenges and the role of the technical university as a promoter of sustainable development. The article discusses how architecture, materials and modern building systems were used to create a dialogue between tradition and innovation. The analysis is based on design documentation and planning conditions, and its background is a broader discourse on culturally sustainable architecture. Conscious of other, more conservative views, the author puts forward the thesis that cultural continuity does not require stylistic imitation, but conscious, contextual reinterpretation. The results of the article enrich the debate on the development of academic campuses, heritage-responsible design and the role of the architect in shaping a space that connects the future with the past. The main research contribution of the article is the presentation of an original method of designing architectural objects that integrates advanced pro-ecological technologies with a contextual reinterpretation of architectural heritage, which constitutes a new perspective in the discussion on culturally sustainable architecture.