The winners of the Special League "Architecture, Design and Construction" of the "CASE-IN" championship have been identified

Students from St. Petersburg and Kazan became the winners The Special League "Architecture, Design and Construction" under the auspices of The International Engineering Championship "CASE-IN", part of the the Russia – the Land of Opportunities platform.  Future architects, planners, designers and engineers developed the designs of the hotel on the Parade Embankment in Kaliningrad and presented them to the expert community as part of the final The XI season of the championship, which was held at the NUST MISIS site on June 1, 2023.

The partner of the Special League is the company "Metropolis" — the leader of architectural and construction design in Of Russia. The organizers of the first season of the project The Reliable Change Foundation and the organizing committee of the CASE-IN International Engineering Championship became the winners.

Welcoming the participants of the Special League at the general final of the CASE-IN Championship in Moscow, the CEO of Metropolis LLC Alexander Vorozhbitov He noted that more than 400 students from 7 Russian universities took part in the competition, studying in key areas of education for the industry: Architecture, Information Systems and Technologies in Construction, Software Engineering, Reconstruction and Restoration of Architectural Heritage, Construction, Construction of Unique Buildings and Structures and "Management of investment and construction activities".

 "It is pleasant that the difficult task developed by our experts did not scare off the participants. 52 teams went through the hardest sprint of two and a half months and developed unique and interesting projects. The competition in the finals for the prizes was the highest, the teams of the third and fourth places were separated by only 0.01 points. However, regardless of the final result, we believe that all the finalists did a great job and were able to gain practical knowledge. The winners and prize-winners of the competition will be able to complete a paid internship in any of the branches of our company with the possibility of further employment", - said Alexander Vorozhbitov.

This project is not only an opportunity for students to gain practical skills, but also a new stage in the company's development, Alexander Vorozhbitov is convinced.: "It wasn't just the students who studied, but us as a team. Thanks to the championship, we met with new experiences, ideas, approaches, proved ourselves and shared our knowledge with a generation of future colleagues. All participants demonstrated a high level of knowledge, leadership skills, and a creative approach to solving problems. We are glad that some of the CASE-IN participants will become our employees. We can say that the future of our team is actually being shaped and future market experts are growing."

According to the results of the qualifying competitions among students of universities in Kazan, Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod and St. Petersburg, the top 10 teams representing Kazan State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Nizhny Novgorod State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, St. Petersburg Mining University, St. Petersburg Polytechnic University managed to qualify for the finals. Peter the Great.

In the final, the future specialists presented to the expert commission, which included representatives of Metropolis and teachers of participating universities, the developed comprehensive concepts of a four-star hotel in Kaliningrad with a room stock of at least 200 units and a total area of no more than 12,000 square meters. m.

Head of the Department of OViKV "Metropolis" Sergey Bryuzgin He stressed that at the championship the company saw students who were prepared and motivated to solve important tasks.

"The finalists demonstrated a very high level of solutions. We evaluated projects on a five-point scale, but sometimes there was a feeling that this mark was not enough, and the guys wanted to give a higher score., - noted Sergey Bryuzgin. – The students are distinguished by strong public speaking skills, well-delivered engineering speech, and an accessible language for presenting complex technical nuances. And the cohesiveness of the finalist teams should be an example for the project teams and our company. The participants, despite representing different disciplines, built a work that brings results in a short time. If the Metropolis specialists can interact in the same way, then any project will be completed in the shortest possible time."

The champion's cup was won by the BROIZ team, which included students of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University Ekaterina Zorina (captain), Artem Gazha, Lyudmila Morshchakova, Ulyana Popova, Valeria Kozodaeva, Olga Chernaya and Yulia Rodnenko.

Team Captain Ekaterina Zorina He notes that the final of the championship was an important event for all participants, summing up a thorough two-month work. The team was the last to defend their project, so the future winners were extremely tense.

"We have managed to develop a hotel project not only with a beautiful parametric facade and thoughtful layouts, but also well-developed engineering networks., - shares the nuances of development Ulyana Popova. –The facade solutions reflect the water theme: the sea wave is the leitmotif of the architectural concept and provides a reference to amber. The interiors also focus on amber, which is why the hotel was named "AmberREST".

This is not the first time that the team members have participated in the International Engineering CASE-IN Championship, so they already understood the specifics of the competition and had experience working in a short time.

"We were pleased to learn that a special league is being held in our field of study – Architecture, Design and Construction, - he remembers Olga Chernaya. – It has become a boost in order to hone your knowledge and skills in the profession in which we want to develop in the future. We managed to achieve success in the competition due to knowledge, perseverance, determination and solidarity. Each team member knew their task and carried it out responsibly, while no one refused to help if they needed it. All the related sections worked together, compromised, consulted, so it turned out to be a worthy comprehensive project."

"At the stage of team formation, each of us chose his own role for the development of the project, thereby defining a huge field for study for the next two months., – She told me Lyudmila Morshchakova. – We are the future civil engineers. There were no experienced designers of engineering sections among us, we only had the minimum base that a student can get during his studies at a university. Everyone's task was to study the vast amount of information in their field and provide a competent solution in accordance with the tasks set. In order to obtain a comprehensive solution and prevent collisions, the entire team needed to set up communication to ensure an operational solution to all the difficulties that inevitably arose during the development of the project."

According to the champions, the level of decisions of the teams from other universities was quite high and met the terms of reference and evaluation criteria. The intense competition for the first place contributed to the search for the optimal approach to solving the case and helped the BROIZ team win the cup.

"For us, success is when the visible result is many times more extensive than the labor costs. – admits Valeria Kozodaeva. – At the championship, we were able to strengthen our professional and flexible skills and make ourselves known to the experts of the Metropolis company. Right now, we have open paths of development in the field of architecture and construction, one of which is a long-term internship at this company. We will try our best not to miss the chances for growth and show our strengths so that the wave of success does not leave us."

The second place in the Special League was taken by the PROFECTUS team representing St. Petersburg Mining University. Participants: Sofia Mikhailova (captain), Alexandra Bulat, Maxim Vinogradov, Dmitry Ivanov, Kirill Kuzmin, Ksenia Mironova and Ilnar Usmanov.

"When developing the project, we tried to make the stay of the hotel's guests and visitors as comfortable as possible, we tried to create a building that would fit into the environment, reflecting the main features of Kaliningrad and modern trends in architecture., - explains the captain of the team Sofia Mikhailova. – A distinctive feature of our project is the Diagrid load-bearing structure, which not only reduces the load on the foundation compared to the reinforced concrete structure, but also adds a certain aesthetic to the facade solution. In our opinion, it was for this design that we received a special "Breakthrough Solution" nomination. After all, we have not only shown how our design and architectural solutions are combined with each other, but also considered and studied the advantages of such a combination."

By participating in the championship, young people mastered the skills of teamwork, gained new knowledge in the field of design and construction, and also learned how to speak to a large audience and present their ideas.

"Winning the championship, of course, reflected our goals and intentions. We do not think to rest on our laurels and we will definitely take part in the following projects. The high result at the first championship motivated each of us to further develop and improve our professional skills.", - Sofia Mikhailova emphasized.

The top three were completed by students of Kazan State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering Maxim Pavlov (captain), Vera Nepryakhina, Kamilla Valnikova, Ivan Stepanov, Maxim Rupasov, Alexander Balobanov, Alexey Loktev and Albina Yakupova, united in the KGASU-1 team.

The bronze medalists believed in themselves and their project, therefore, in their opinion, they were able to achieve success.

"We have designed a modern hotel in Kaliningrad that fits perfectly into the existing building and master plan. According to our drawings, you can actually build an object right away., - shared the captain of the team Maxim Pavlov. – We have built a full-fledged team interaction, heard each other and comprehensively approached the issues that arise. In addition to a good and competent organization, we remember the final with relevant feedback. We were also able to get information about a company where we can do an internship and get a job offer."

This is the first experience of participating in such projects for representatives of the Republic of Tatarstan. At the championship, they were able to assess their strengths and weaknesses, learned how to build teamwork, present ideas and defend their position.

"Teamwork skills are by far the most valuable thing we've acquired at the Special League. Tight deadlines force you to be mobile, not waste time thinking too much, and do it without hesitation." – Maxim Pavlov noted.

The winners and prize-winners of the Special League "Architecture, Design and Construction" will receive cash prizes in the amount of 100,000 to 300,000 rubles and an invitation to paid internships at Metropolis. The company has also prepared an opportunity for the League finalists to complete an internship in one of the four offices and establish themselves as a future employee of the company.