Situated in an ecological belt of the Songshan Lake district, the new campus covers a site area of 137,273 sq m. Phase 1 will provide large shared facilities, residential areas and flexible laboratory spaces to create a world class research destination.
Inspired by the idea of creating a ‘knowledge park’, 10 Design has envisioned a central courtyard that functions as the heart of the campus to foster social interaction and knowledge exchange. The central courtyard is also defined by a shared ‘street’ colonnade which links the research and learning spaces with the residential accommodation. It creates a pedestrian route for the campus, provides protection from the weather, and offers informal meeting spaces that enjoy views towards the central green area.
The university’s shared facilities and laboratory spaces unfold around the green space, providing equal access and visibility and delivering a research and development building to attract talent from across the world.
In the east, a window-shaped building features research, office and exhibition spaces. A series of cascading gardens within its frame create a green oasis.
The new gateway to the campus will improve access to Dongguan and become a new landmark in the city.