School of Art, Design & Media
at Nanyang Technological University ~ Singapore
( Honor Award 2007 )
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The design was conceived as 3 intertwining blocks with fully turfed roofs that appears as natural extensions of the ground. These blocks interweave to enclose a picturesque sunken plaza, which is engulfed by a cascading pool and rich landscape.
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| SITE PLAN |
The unfolding arms of two blocks create an inviting entry court for the school. The double volume entrance leads into a large lobby with circulation elements, namely the elevators, open staircases and a link bridge. From this lobby space, students can quickly access to other parts of the building.
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| FLOOR PLAN |
Major spaces such as the Auditorium, Media Studios, a Library and art galleries surround this outdoor activity node.
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| AUDITORIUM AND LIBRARY |
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| SECTIONS |
The verdant turfed roofs appear as natural extensions of the ground. The glass façade reflects the surrounds and the environment, making the building part of the landscape on which it sits.
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| BUILDING HARMONISING WITH LANDSCAPE |
The entrance into the school is located off a landscaped drop-off which is created by the unfolding arms of two intertwining blocks. The double volume covered entry opens into voluminous lobby space that overlooks into the sunken plaza the landscape beyond.
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| MAIN ENTRANCE |
The turfed roofscape is easily accessible via sidesteps along the roof edge, thereby allowing the rooftop to be a scenic outdoor communal space. It provides students with an interesting venue for work, play, interaction and creative thinking or simply a place to watch the surrounding landscape and enjoy the sunset.
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| ROOFS RISING FROM GROUND |
The façade design is a sleek glass curtain wall in neutral grey colour. The remaining parts of the buildings comprised off-form concrete walls to maintain its design integrity and naturalness. The intertwining wings of the building enclose a picturesque sunken plaza which is engulfed by a cascading pool and trees.
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| SUNKEN PLAZA |
Corridors and cosy corners double up as informal exhibition areas for the display of students’ artworks, sculptures and creative works. The design concept strives to provide a conducive environment for learning, research, information exchange and networking. The interiors create an informal, friendly and pleasing ambience, befitting a communal facility.
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| LEARNING SPACES |
When night beckons, the building lights up like a glowing lantern and become a shining beacon which announces its presence in the neighbourhood. The interior lighting streams through the glass curtain walls to render the building a dynamic stage set against the backdrop of the external lush landscape.
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| NIGHT SCENES |
Lead Firm
CPG Consultants Pte Ltd :
Team Members
Hoong Bee Lok, CPG Consultants Pte Ltd, Director (Projects)Dr Timothy Seow, CPG Consultants Pte Ltd, Managing Director
Yong Wei Lee, CPG Consultants Pte Ltd, Senior Vice President
Johnny Lim, CPG Consultants Pte Ltd, Senior Vice President Design/DD
Cost
Total Cost:
$ 41,634,102
Building Cost:
$ 23,695,131
Site Cost:
$ 1,447,959
Cost PSF:
$ 115
Other Costs:
$ 23,034
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Source : Design Share | Designing for the Future of Learning