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Perkins Eastman's University of Illinois Philanthropy Center in Champaign is a purpose-built headquarters that brings together advancement staff, strengthens collaboration, and expresses the University's values through design and sustainability. For the first time, advancement professionals from the Urbana, Chicago, and Springfield campuses share a single home. Positioned between the Urbana–Champaign Main Quad and the growing Research Park, the Center draws donors, alumni, students, and corporate partners into the University's orbit. Caption Caption Photo by Andrew Rugge/Copyright Perkins Eastman As budget pressures on public universities intensify, the environments where advancement work happens matter more than ever... More

Inspired by the characteristic profile and order of Wrocław’s brick architecture, the HTSH is set within the campus of the Wrocław University of Science and Technology as an innovative research centre designed to expand its activities and strengthen its identity. Flexible, rigorous, and immediately recognisable, the project offers a serene and frugal architecture to host state-of-the-art laboratories and educational spaces of the highest standard in Poland. BAIrender BAIrender BAIrender Interplay + Vaillo+Irigaray Interplay + Vaillo+Irigaray More

The new Faculty of Informatics building at the West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin redefines the concept of a university campus by blending sustainable design with an environment that encourages social interaction and community engagement. More than just a place for classes and work, the building offers an immersive experience for students and staff, creating a dynamic, welcoming space that nurtures collaboration and interaction. Caption Built on a modular timber framework, the building’s design is guided by a thorough analysis of the faculty’s needs and an understanding of the importance of community in modern education. The structure connects seamlessly with existing facilities, with covered walkways lin... More

The campus of Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences is located near the city centre. It was developed in three distinct phases, each with its own individual expression and character. In pursuit of an overarching idea, the three locations should be densified and – using a sequence of high-quality outdoor spaces – united into a single, thriving campus. Originally developed in 1956, the Achstrasse phase is characterized by a composition of variously shaped components along the River Ache, and is to be renovated and expanded. Dominic Kummer for cukrowicz nachbaur architekten Dominic Kummer for cukrowicz nachbaur architekten Dominic Kummer for cukrowicz nachbaur architekten The variety of different heights and vol... More

Malachowsky Hall for Data Science & Information Technology at the University of Florida (UF) is a landmark in sustainable academic design. It is an all-electric, LEED Platinum–certified building that brings together the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Engineering under one roof. Completed in early 2024, the 265,000-square-foot facility represents a new generation of high-performance STEM buildings that support collaborative research while minimising environmental impact. Nic Lehoux Bohlin Cywinski Jackson   Design for context and carbon efficiency Located at the heart of the Gainesville campus, the project replaces a surface parking lot with a compact seven-storey structure that preserves open space for a new... More

Singapore Institute of Technology’s (SIT) Punggol Campus Court is set to reinforce SIT’s position as an industry-focused university of applied learning. Situated on the Northeast of Singapore at Punggol, the academic blocks will encompass green spaces and open courtyards, creating community spaces for interaction and rejuvenation, as well as a memorable campus experience. RSP RSP The campus boasts several unique designs and sustainability features. Overlooking the waterfront, the campus employed Passive Displacement Ventilation for the auditorium and lecture theatres with naturally ventilated group learning spaces. In addition, the canteen block is built using MET (Mass Engineered Timber) which is a greener material t... More

The College of Visual Arts and Design (CVAD) is a prominent gateway to the University of North Texas campus, occupying a significant campus edge. Previously spread across eight buildings throughout the campus, the expansion and renovation of the existing building unites 15 diverse programs under one roof. The seamless consolidation of these programs encourages interdisciplinary collaboration and connects the college to the larger DFW arts community through both interior and exterior transparencies.  Corgan The new addition honors the existing campus architecture while creating a modern face for the community. A large gallery space on the east corner of the ground floor features the artwork of students, alumni, and the broader Den... More

Located at the intersection of four states, the new Building for Academic and Student Services for Texas A&M University Texarkana responds to the contextual environment, defines the campus, and is sensitive to the community. Establishing a main entry to the campus, the building was carefully placed along major axes, serving as an extension of the existing framework while making a strong, modern statement. Visual transparency is optimized at the building’s entry, creating inviting public spaces.  Kurt Griesbach Kurt Griesbach Kurt Griesbach Kurt Griesbach Kurt Griesbach   The building encompasses three floors, accommodating the nursing department, student enrollment services and business office,... More

Competition name:   One-Stage Architectural Competition For The Construction Of The School Of Multimedia And Graphic Arts (MGA) Of Cyprus University of Technology in Limassol Award: 3rd prize Micromega Architecture & Strategies Project Description The Design Vision: A New Paradigm for Creative Education and Innovation The design of the new facilities for the Department of Multimedia and Graphic Arts at the Cyprus University of Technology in Limassol began with a deep exploration of the evolving educational and research landscape. The rapidly changing field of multimedia and graphic arts offers a unique opportunity to redefine how educational spaces for creativity and technology are conceived. By analyzing its dynamic natur... More

ARCHITECTURAL EXPRESSION sama architectes Our ambition is to design an iconic building imbued with authenticity and architecture that evokes our heritage. The local character is emphasized to create a strong identity while adding a distinctly contemporary touch, reflecting our time. The silhouette of the project unfolds within the space, forming a powerful building that embodies a strong symbolism, enhancing the urban landscape. In homage to traditional architecture, we have chosen local materials such as Travertine marble, along with geometric patterns inspired by the ksour of southern Morocco. The perforated panels, reminiscent of “moucharabiehs,” adorn the building’s facades, giving it a distinctive identity insp... More

In the coming years, the existing campus Rachelsmolen in Eindhoven of the Fontys University of Applied Sciences will be transformed from a closed-off island in the city to an inspiring educational environment. A campus that puts meeting each other at the heart and where cross-pollination between different fields lead to innovation, experimentation, and entrepreneurship. Barcode Architects, together with OKRA Landscape Architects and Hollandse Nieuwe interior architects, are responsible for the design of the new ambitious Fontys campus. Barcode Architects In providing a tailor-made approach to education, lies the strength of the Fontys as a whole. The Fontys education is characterized by its small scale, allowing every student to find... More

PROJECT:        Penn State Behrend Federal House  TITLE:              A Bridge Between Past & Future With a gentle touch, the newest addition to campus preserves the past and prepares the future.  Brad Feinknopf The oldest brick structure in the area, the Federal House at Penn State Behrend is gracefully preserved and repurposed by an expansive addition. A light and spacious modern barn slips into the steeply graded site—linking to the restored Federal House by way of an elegant, glass bridge—to preserve and elevate the historically significant building. Brad Feinknopf At the same time, the building provides a new home—offices, classrooms, a... More

CAA architects led by Liu Haowei announced the planning and architectural scheme of CAFA Qingdao Campus, which is directly entrusted by the Client. The new campus is a key strategic project for the Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA) to launch the new century strategy for the future. It is also an important measure for the college to expand its own operation space and develop a campus with future design disciplines as the core and the ocean cutting-edge science and technology as the characteristics. CAA architects The project is located on the South Bank of the West Coast New Area of Qingdao, and has a unique geographical location of living in the wilderness and facing the sky and the blue sea. Meanwhile, it forms the whole West Coast... More

ModCraft dimensional wall tile in custom glaze "Duke Blue" enriches the walls of this Chef's Kitchen in Duke University's West Campus building, designed by Grimshaw architects.  In 2016 Grimshaw office in New York accepted the challenge of reinventing the historic West Campus Union building at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. Duke wanted to create a space that was like a hub for students to pass through easily, creating a buzz of activity and interaction.   Visitors flow around and through the core of the building  which is  ringed by a bazaar of food stalls called “The Market.” Food is put front and center by displaying preparation, using locally sourced ingredients, and engaging local chefs... More