The university campus of the new IT:U Linz is designed as an architecturally emblematic ensemble of buildings that fits coherently into the surrounding context and develops it further with confidence. The identity is created by a flowing building with a connection to the landscape and a networked structure that refers to the content as a "built network" or "built data streams". The design approach refers to the topography of the site and conceptualises the buildings as topographical layers. The local characteristics of the landscape of the beginning of the Mühlviertel serve as a design basis: the building structure is conceived as an artificial, flowing landscape. The main orientation of the buildings is orientated towards the built contour lines, allowing them to blend harmoniously into the site.

Architecturally, a network of linear structures with up to four storeys above ground spans the site. The volumes are clearly recognisable and horizontally structured by projecting façade elements, which also serve as summer sun protection. Pergola-like louvre structures cover the main entrances between the building sections and create airy connections. The organically shaped building structure enables efficient flows of people — both outside and inside.

“The open space surrounding the campus will largely be left as an ecologically valuable natural space, which will be differentiated between the buildings as organically shaped green islands.”

The buildings are generously connected to each other by ground-based, green pergolas. The roofs are extensively greened, equipped with photovoltaic systems and some can be used as terraces. The orientation of the buildings allows for optimal wind flow through the site.