/  BRIEF

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The competition looks to develop an academic building as a partial redevelopment project to replace two academic blocks of the BCA Academy to support the expanding educational activities. The new building block should be able to host a minimum of 3,000 students’ capacity with a maximum of 23,500sqm Gross Floor Area (GFA) including usable space, public circulation and service area. The key aspect for the competition is to generate design options through a computational approach for analysis and optimisation that captures the design challenges and requirements mentioned above for the final optimized option.

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/  ABSTRACT

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In an era where information is so easily accessible, the once traditional uses for spaces need to be re-envisioned to match the ever-changing pace of how we work and communicate. CO- creates the existence of collaboration between students and the public through a partnership of meeting spaces. Bridging the divide between disciplines through an interconnected network of collaborative breathing spaces weaving alongside traditional programs, bringing nuances, activity and a wealth of ideas beyond the confines centralised spaces. Informal spaces invite workspaces to remain flexible and discover this shared sphere of experience and common spirit. These spaces will ultimately serve as a platform for future education.