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University of Technology Sarawak

The first Sarawak state-owned university, a highly sophisticated and intelligent campus in the humble town of Sibu. The completion of the new University of Technology Sarawak campus will be a major education hub, designed to significantly contribute to vibrancy while attracting more than 5,000 students and staff to the urban fabric of Sibu.

Situated adjacent to the historical Sibu airport runway, the organic formation and orientation of the site granted the design team the opportunity to magnify the sustainable qualities and the ability to achieve a green-rated building design. The overall master plan celebrates the unique geological identity of the river and the sense of place that reflects the origin and timeline of Sibu.

Designed as a modern educational role model and exhilarating contemporary building, the Rainforest Canopy is crafted as the centerpiece of the campus with a large central courtyard full of lush landscape. The permeable roof canopy allows natural daylight to infuse the active community gathering spaces, while the carved view opening blurs the boundaries between the inside and outside.

Taking inspiration from the vast jungle of Borneo, the spatial planning took its form from the organic frond of the fern leaf. The vertical circulation corridor is highly interlinked, leading from the central spine to multi-levels of various faculties, classrooms and shared hubs. This design blossomed from the intent to enhance the visual relationship between the functional spaces while simultaneously encouraging social interaction.

Aligned with the university’s vision of pioneering a high-tech learning and teaching environment, the design team responded by boldly exploring into futuristic architecture and employed the latest and more technologically advanced building materials. This approach reinforces the dynamic impression and characterizes the conveying of the university’s forward-looking ideology towards their staffs, students and visitors.

About The Architect:

+6016-8789476

julie.bong@akimedia.com.my

https://akimedia.com.my

1st and 2nd Floor, Lot 9034, Section 64, Lorong Sekama No.3, Jalan Sekama, 93300 Kuching, Sarawak

Project Information

Malaysia

AKI MEDIA

COLORBOND® Steel

Off White

Lysaght 360 Seam & Lysaght Kliplok Optima

Metal Roofing

Completed

2019

BlueScope Architectural Award 2024 – Malaysia – Lasting Beauty of Colorbond Steel (Silver)

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