Vibrant Tech School Integrated with Heart of Campus
The School of Engineering is located at the heart of the green SNU
campus. The architecture of the Engineering School block forms a part
of the arc of initial structures planned around a natural lake, paths
radiating from which go on to join the central axes and quadrangle at
various points to define major nodes of the campus. The two arms of
the Engineering building fork out to form ever-widening green
courtyards in between, finally opening out to the central quad across a
main axial campus road. As the widening courtyards between arms of
the block are spanned across by connecting bridges at two sequential
points, this configuration offers a well-knit integration of the school’s
spaces with the campus exteriors. This integration aligns with the
University’s philosophy of an integrated and research oriented
pedagogy where students have the opportunity to choose different
courses of their choice from the broad spectrum offered at the five
departments housed within the Engineering School.
Day-Light & Natural Ventilation Flooding
Internal Commons and Corridors
Being flanked by wide open spaces on the external faces and large courtyards on the
internal faces, both arms of the building receive ample daylight and air. Furthermore, the
doubly loaded corridors within have large cut-outs carved into each of the three upper
floors at frequent intervals, forming light-wells that illuminate and air them completely. The
corridors are designed to resemble large common spaces rather than linear vestibules,
widening further at intervals into spaces where students can linger, interact, exhibit work,
congregate and add to the vibrancy of the learning environment.
Learning Environment & Infrastructure at par with
International Standards
Beginning with the voluminous entrance foyer atrium that houses all learning and collaborative spaces
including all classrooms, conference & meeting rooms, auditorium, laboratories and admin facilities – the
infrastructure created here is at par with best global standards. While the high ceilings and wall-to-wall
stretch of green-boards, interactive digital & projector technologies contribute to an elevating ambience,
the close semi-circular seating arrangement surrounding a thrust lecture podium lends a sense of
collaborative dialogue between the students and faculty. The auditorium has advanced lighting and
acoustics that create exalted experiences while the proximity between the stage and the audience ensures
total mutual congruence. This play of open, covered and covered spaces offers a connection to nature
outdoors and integrates the Engineering School as a part of the larger vibrant learning environment.
“Learning Environments Defined Equally by
Inspiring Edifices & Synergizing Spaces.”