The Hive
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. Learning Hub. Design: Thomas Heatherwick.
The building has been designed as a cluster of 12 tapered towers that surround an atrium. The approach was to combine learning spaces with social spaces, balconies and gardens to encourage informal interaction. The facade has been created by curved pre-cast concrete panels. The building is naturally ventilated. Some people have referent the pods as 'dim sum' baskets, others referred to the towers as 'turnips"
The Hive
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. Learning Hub. Design: Thomas Heatherwick.
The building has been designed as a cluster of 12 tapered towers that surround an atrium. The approach was to combine learning spaces with social spaces, balconies and gardens to encourage informal interaction. The facade has been created by curved pre-cast concrete panels. The building is naturally ventilated. Some people have referent the pods as 'dim sum' baskets, others referred to the towers as 'turnips"