Design Concept no.2The Floating Hub: A creative and vibrant learning space

Imaginetheschoolcampusasa“FloatingHub”,withactivespaceslikelecturehalls,class-rooms and study area being elevated and overlooking the public plaza. These activity pods willactivatethebuildingfaçadeandalsointeractwiththeplazaunderneath.Onecannav-igatebetweenthesefloatingpodsthroughelevatedgardensandwalkways,thusfurtherenhance the vertical connections and create more outdoor activity spaces.

The design also introduces the idea of “Boulevard”, which acts as both the main circulation spineandalsothecommongroundwheredifferentacitivitiescouldtakeplace.Here,thestudentscanplay,study,exchangeorperform,turningtheboulevardintoavibrantplat-form that is accessible all year round with different events and happenings. It also acts as a transitional space between the static and active programmes.

The proposal aims to create a well-integrated campus by creating much break-out spaces betweenprogrammesandbylocatinglargeeventspacesatdifferentfloors.Thedesignalso introduce a variety of public spaces, ranging from small study pods to large play-ground at rooftop, to serve different groups of students.

We believe that this school campus will be able to provide a vibrant and dynamic learning environmentthatcanstimulatecreativityandalsofacilitatetheexchangeofideas.Itisen-visaged that this learning hub will establish a new dialogue and offer a brand new learning experience.

STEP 1 OZP HEIGHT RESTRICTION

The Site is statutorily zone as G/IC, with a building height re-striction of 5 and 10 -story respectively .The proposed tower height has been designed in compliance of the statutory height control requirement.

STEP 2 INFORMAL TRANSITION FROM PLAYING TO LEARNING

“ The Boulevard” is a lively transitional space in-between the formal classroom and the energetic public square. It extends the aurora Visual connect

STEP 3 PROTRUDED BOXES & ROOF GARDEN

Varies activity pots are inserted into “the boulevard’, and roof top garden , creating vibrates informal learning space, break-out space and outdoor terraces, where students can share their idea and exchange knowledge.

“THE HUB AND THE BOULEVARD”

CLASSROOM

VIEW FROM THE WATERLOO ROAD HIGHWAY

PERSPECTIVE VIEW ON THE MAIN FACADE

MASTER LAYOUT PLAN

STUDY SPACE

SECTION A SECTION CSECTION B

PLAZA

CO-WORKING SPACE CUM CANTEEN

TERRACE

OUTDOOR GARDEN

VIEW FROM THE PLAZA

SECTIONAL PERSPECTIVE

THE BOULEVARDThe design focus on blurring the boundary between the proposed public square rear to our building. In ordering to achieve that we push forward an architectural concept where the different activities and space of the aca-demic complex are interfusing and interflowing.

“The Boulevard” is very alive, informal experience, a multi-level public space where combined the functions of circulation space, play area, studying space and teaching space, is open and accessible for everyone with a variety of activates and experience happened all year around.

ICONIC IMAGE FOR THE UNIVERSITYA contemporary and innovative façade with combination of greenery and protruded glass teaching boxes is an outstanding image along the elevated highway along the Waterloo Road.

DIVERSITY OF PUBLIC SPACEThe proposed design introducing a variety of public space on different place of the building from small size study space for small group of students to the roof playground for large group exercise. The design aimed at creating a new and lively place for both students and teaching staffs with various interests to stay so they can hang out with friends, sharing a new tend or the academic research out there.

GREEN TERRACE AND NATURAL VETILATIONThe Design tend to locate the main facade facing West and with the back facing East. wind corridor are created when window in both facade are opened . Such feature are seasonally effecient espically in winter time. Dia-gram above show the movent of natural ventilation going through the building as sustainability feature.

Green Terrrace are introduced in roof floor of the lower storey zone, providing gathering space and interaction zone for different users inside the academic complex.

CO-WORKING SPACE CUM CANTEEN

VENTILATION DIAGRAM

DESIGN CONCEPT ILLUSTRATION

VIEW FROM THE PLAZA

CIRCULATION DIAGRAM

01 “THE BOULEVARD” “The Boulevard” is very alive, informal experience, a multi-level public space where combined the functions of circulation space, play area, studying space and teaching space, is open and accessible for everyone with a variety of activates and experience happened all year around.

02 TYPICAL UNITS The typical Classrooms and laboratories are located at the north side of the building.

03 SPECIAL PROGRAM DIAGRAM The lecture hall, congregation hall and the coworking canteen are strategically placed in different floor of the building.

04 LIFT AND STAIRCASE DIAGRAM The Main Vertical circulation is placed in-between the typical classroom unit and ‘the Boulevard” .

ROOF GARDEN

ROOF CAFETERIA

LOWER GROUND FLOOR PLANGROUND FLOOR PLANFIRST FLOOR PLAN

SECOND FLOOR PLANTHIRD FLOOR PLANFOURTH FLOOR PLANFIFTH FLOOR PLAN

SIXTH FLOOR PLANSEVENTH FLOOR PLANEIGHTH FLOOR PLANNINETH FLOOR PLAN

PERSPECTIVE VIEW ON ROOF TERRACE