Tour 9 

To foster SUTD’s innovative curriculum, the master plan puts forth a bold and visionary road map for the campus. Multi-functional and interconnected academic buildings, anchored by the Design Centre and woven together by an outdoor pedestrian network, fosters collaboration, invention and creativity.  Student life facilities, housing and recreational buildings are integrated in mixed-use precincts and connected through open spaces, plazas and covered canopies.  Sustainable design plays a large role in campus development, through building orientation, building systems, pedestrian and transit access, stormwater management and landscaping.  This results in a campus that has a strong sense of identity, supports a vibrant community and demonstrates a commitment to engaged learning and student development.

Site 1. United World College, South East Asia (UWCSEA)

UWC South East Asia (UWCSEA) is a mission-driven international school with a passionate belief in the importance of education as a force for good in the world. The K–12 curriculum leads to the IB Diploma by integrating five elements—academics, activities, outdoor education, personal and social education, and service—into an holistic programme that supports each student’s individual development.

Part of the global UWC movement, UWCSEA is one 17 schools and colleges worldwide that bring together students from all over the world to foster peace, intercultural understanding and a sustainable future.

 The College enrols 5,500 day and boarding students from over 90 countries on two campuses in Singapore making it the largest international school in the world. Both campuses have been awarded Greenmark Platinum, the highest ‘green building’ award available in Singapore along with other awards for universal design and energy efficiency. The East campus currently has one of the lowest energy intensities of institutional buildings in Singapore.

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Site 2. Glocal Connect Village

The Glocal Connect Village (GCV) was launched by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on 23 November 2012 as an icon of Temasek Polytechnic’s internationalisation strategy. The aim of GCV is to stimulate among local students and community members a global mindset, provide global experience, foster global partnerships, and promote the global branding of the institution.

The GCV is a physical ‘connecting place’ for Temasek Polytechnic staff and students, as well as local and international partners. This is where the world comes to TP and TP goes out to the world. The GCV has a portal that serves as a platform for performances and interactions, an Art Gallery, a Multimedia Lab for students to learn foreign languages and cultures, and classrooms. In addition, it has fifty residential learning spaces for students who take the subject Transnational Studies. GCV can also accommodate international exchange programmes.