Located at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, the new iconic School of Art, Design and Media is situated in a wooded valley right in the heart of the campus. The highlight of the building is the verdant turfed roof which blends with the ground contour. Apart from its visual impact, the turfed roofscape is a functional space which is easily accessible via sidesteps along the roof edge, thereby allowing the rooftop to be a scenic outdoor communal space. Environmentally, it helps to lower the roof temperature and surrounding areas.
The compound consists of 3 intertwining blocks that are apparent natural extensions of the ground. They interweave to enclose a picturesque plaza and landscape. Major spaces such as the Auditorium, Media Studios, library and art galleries surround this outdoor activity node.
A Stop Motion Studio, 3-D Hi-End Computer Graphics Studio, Soundstage, Sound Recording Studios, Audio Visual Editing Suites, Hi-End Digital Post Studio and other complimentary facilities are housed indoors.
[Photos: Inhabitat]
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