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Ever found yourself navigating the labyrinthine pathways of NUS Kent Ridge and wondering about the logic (or lack thereof) behind its design? 🗺 Dive into the fascinating spatial history of our campus, and learn how architectural choices reflect much more than aesthetics in Grace’s article. 🏛 A must-read for those who’ve ever felt lost – literally or figuratively – on campus. 🔗Link: https://lnkd.in/gwu7DQp3

Exciting news! The first modules for Wombourne High School’s new STEM building have arrived recently arrived on site, marking an important milestone in this innovative redevelopment project. These state-of-the-art facilities will provide modern learning spaces for Science, Design, Technology, and Music, providing students with the tools they need to thrive. We’re delighted to be working on this project with Invictus Education Trust, Department for Education and the local authority to create an exceptional educational environment for present and future generations. Read more about the updates at Wombourne High School, here: https://lnkd.in/eu-WjqY5 Apteriors | Apex Modular Systems Limited | HLM Architects

Plans for a new multi-tenancy research and development building at the entrance to The University of Southampton Science Park in the UK have been approved by Test Valley Borough Council. Designed by Tenderstream member Scott Brownrigg, the scheme creates 3,400 sq m of laboratory space, supporting the Park’s commitment to fuel innovation and elevate the presence of British science and technology on the world stage. 

The last stretch before our design-5 students submit their projects at Hafencity University. This semester, we tackled one of the main arteries in Hamburg, Magistrale 10 in Harburg. We had 28 students apply to our studio, and they never failed to impress us along the way. As a team of four skilled instructors in various fields, we guided them through the challenges of addressing the Magistrale, as a problematic urban space where design, functionality, and socio-environmental issues converge, similar to those found in critical areas of major cities like Hamburg. Aligned with the efforts of Hamburg’s authorities to address these problems currently through their program “ Magistralenentwicklungskonzept” our students are working parallel to find solutions to re-envision M10 with new uses and minimal demolitions as they consider the social issues of the users of M10 #architecture #architecturestudents #designstudio #Magistralen HafenCity Universität Hamburg (HCU)

“We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us.” - Winston Churchill, 1943 The link between intentional design and society is linear – because while architecture shapes our students, it’s the students that shape our future. And campuses worldwide are sparing no detail, specifying materials for both functionality and aesthetics. These elements breathe life into universities, building community and encouraging academic success. Don’t neglect the details. Check out our Education Brochure: https://buff.ly/3KqbrOo #Education #Architecture #HigherEd #Universities #IntentionalDesign #StudentSuccess #Academics #AcademicSuccess #BuildingCommunity #SCAD #BuildingMaterials #CSolutions #PeopleBuildingsBetter

Excited to share my Bachelor's Thesis, "Decarbonizing Architecture," with which I completed my degree in Architecture at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) . I am deeply grateful to my professors, classmates, and everyone who has supported me throughout this journey, especially Fabian López , the tutor of this thesis. The goal of my thesis is to explore the energy rehabilitation of a block of flats using the Building Renovation Passport as a guiding tool. The study investigates energy, social, economic, and design concepts to contribute to architectural knowledge and assess the feasibility of the Building Renovation Passport regulation. https://lnkd.in/dYr_Q655

The essence of a Campus Catalyst lies in its ability to weave seamlessly into the campus fabric. Campus Catalysts draw energy from, and contribute energy to, the existing campus environment. They are as outward looking as they are inward. While connecting to major circulation paths is an obvious design strategy, a well-designed Campus Catalyst goes further by making those movements an event and a highly legible part of the architecture. Much like eddies in a river, they create moments to linger. These spaces pulse with activity, contributing to the campus’s "heartbeat," with moments of contraction and release—drawing students in for interaction before releasing them back into the broader flow of campus life. Wherever possible, Campus Catalysts aim for porosity, allowing the campus to move through them intuitively and organically, reinforcing the natural rhythms of campus movement. #architecture #design #campusdesign #campuscatalyst UC San Diego Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects (EYRC) HMC Architects HENSEL PHELPS SWA

ARCHITEKTUR MACHT SCHULE! Our September/October newsletter focuses on how school buildings are always a reflection of societal development. We need spaces that promote social skills, encourage independence, and help children and young people find orientation in a rapidly changing world. In short, educational institutions today see themselves as "spaces for teams". A well-structured spatial framework where individuals collaborate in various configurations, along with areas for retreat to foster individual concentration or relaxation. These educational buildings and their outdoor spaces are places of encounter where children and young people can grow together, develop a sense of community, unleash creativity, and practice democracy. Some of our new school buildings illustrate what this can look like in practice. Read the newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/de-Sahad Image: Kurt Hoerbst, Rudolf Steiner Schule, Vienna #dietrichuntertrifaller #dtflr #architecture #architektur #europeanarchitecture #sustainablearchitecture #nachhaltigkeit #sustainability #nachhaltigearchitektur #educationalarchitecture #bildungsarchitektur #education #bildung #school #schule #futuregeneration #sustainablefuture #nachhaltigezukunft #publicarchitecture #öffentlichearchitektur

📢 What makes a square? 📍 Place des Remparts, Esch-sur-Alzette (LU) In a wonderful collaboration, the Architecture Students Association and Masters of Architecture students at the University of Luxembourg, with support from the City of Esch, organized an engaging event for Neighbours’ Day. The activity, held at the heart of Place des Remparts, brought students and local stakeholders together. Through informal conversations, they explored ideas and shared perspectives about the junction, fostering a sense of community and collaborative urban design. This approach is crucial for their design studio project, where they are exploring concepts like how squares foster a sense of belonging and conviviality. The students are examining how this particular junction can be transformed into a square, considering important elements such as housing dynamics, stakeholders, and mobility. They aim to incorporate intricate parameters of Place des Remparts, addressing gaps in Esch’s existing mobility plan by involving these matrices comprehensively. Université du Luxembourg https://lnkd.in/eB94vJEP © Altamash Baig

Our Building Office Buildings Conference will take place at the Politecnico di Milano: Italy's largest technical university and one of the best known within Europe in the fields of engineering, architecture and industrial design. We start with a guided tour, followed by a fantastic line-up of speakers. The future Bovisa-Goccia campus and new master plan, designed by Renzo Piano Building Workshop, will also be highlighted in the programme. Emilio Faroldi, architect and PhD, is Executive Vice Rector of Politecnico di Milano and responsible for the development and enhancement of university spaces at Polimi, where he is a Full Professor at the Department of Architecture, Built Environment and Construction Engineering. He will share his valuable insights on educating talented engineers & architects and universities of the future. “The visiting card of a university lies in how the space educates the students”. Professor Faroldi deeply cares about issues concerning the relationship between teaching, research, internationalization, sustainability, and the spaces in which they take place. Spaces constitute an excellent barometer of avant-garde, innovation, and social contribution that a university brings to society and the urban context in which it is located. The university campuses thus become bearers of these ideals by hosting welcoming places where education unfolds without cultural barriers and where diversity is considered a value. The university embodies the values of the territory in which it is located and consequently represents an engine of innovation and development for the urban system, triggering a dynamic transformation capable of activating processes of urban renewal and economic revitalization. The Bovisa-Goccia project is an example of this concept since it envisages not only the expansion of the Bovisa campus but also the creation of an innovation hub with areas dedicated to services for students, businesses, and citizens. More info: https://lnkd.in/eryWB3_u #buildingofficebuildings #campusdevelopment #universitycampus #universityofthefuture #futureworkplaces #urbandevelopment #polimi #milan