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The Hive, also known as Learning Hub South, is a building located in Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. The S$45 million building was designed by Thomas Heatherwick and completed in 2015. Colloquially, the building is known as the "dim sum basket building" due to its likeness to the steamer baskets used to contain dim sum.
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Thomas Heatherwick of Heatherwick Studio, in collaboration with CPG Consultants, is responsible for the new project at Nanyang Technological University. The Hive Formed by 12 towers of 8 plants began on October 12, 2012 and is one of 14 new physical developments that are being built in the NTU under the Master Plan of the University campus that it ...
The main campus of Nanyang Technological University covers 200 hectares of land, making it the largest university campus inSingapore. The main campus grounds are located in the western part of the city, along 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798.
To avoid creating kilometers of corridors linking conference rooms and classrooms, the building was designed as a group of conical towers that surround a large atrium. The idea was to combine learning facilities with social spaces, including balconies, gardens and outdoor aisles, to encourage as many opportunities for interaction between staff and ...
The shape of the building is dictated by its function and gathers 56 tutoring rooms in a structure without conventional corridors. The learning center is porous, students can enter from 360 degrees, a large central space gathers and serves as a loop to all the towers.
The only vertical structural elements of building are the cores of the 4 elevators and the walls of the staircase, with concrete pigmented in the rest of structural elements. The skeleton is formed by angular columns, screen walls and concrete slabs.
The outer enclosure is built with concrete slabs. For each tower and floor the enclosure is independent, in this way, as it goes up, each surface is larger than the previous one. Coated with these curved concrete panels, the towers feature horizontal and irregular stripes that were created with 10 adjustable silicone molds. This texture gives each ...
Hygge. A dedicated wellbeing space at the Quiet Zone of Lee Wee Nam Library (Level 5) designed to encourage users to engage in reflection, contemplation and mental relaxation. HYGGE features the concept Fascinature, which combines elements of soft fascination and nature to facilitate mental rejuvenation.
Mar 10, 2015 · The Learning Hub at Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore), designed by Heatherwick Studio and executed by lead architect CPG Consultants, is a new educational landmark for Singapore....
Experience the beauty and innovation of NTU, one of the top most beautiful campuses in the world. See 360-degree views of iconic landmarks such as The Hive, a hub of creative energy and collaboration.
Oct 20, 2015 · SINGAPORE - Nanyang Technological University (NTU) on Tuesday (Oct 20) officially launched its new learning hub, The Hive, designed to support the "flipped classroom" teaching method.
The Hive - Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is located in Jalan Bahar, Nearest Pioneer MRT (EW28) is 21 mins away. Discover maps, directions, photos, reviews and what is nearby like MRTs, LRTs and Shopping Centres within 2km.
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