CURTIN SINGAPORE,
Singapore

Following 14 years of growth at Jalan Rajah, Curtin University Singapore relocated to The Alpha at Singapore Science Park, occupying levels two through four of the U-shaped building. The transition presented significant spatial challenges, with the new campus being considerably more compact than its predecessor. 

A collaborative team from Project Innovations, ONG&ONG, SCA Design, IMMORTAL and Rankine&Hill addressed these constraints by implementing the 360 Solution. The resulting design strategically connects the Singapore campus to its Western Australian parent institution through carefully considered interior design, placemaking, and wayfinding elements. 

The campus is organised into three distinctive zones optimising connectivity and learning effectiveness. Formal and informal spaces encourage knowledge development whilst fostering student relationships. The corporate colours of black and gold create uniformity and institutional identity, whilst hexagonal motifs reference Curtin University's symbolic heritage. 

Strategic space utilisation ensures every area serves a purpose, incorporating collaborative learning spaces, study areas, social zones, and recreational lounges. Common areas feature comfortable furnishings encouraging student interaction, whilst large windows maximise natural light throughout classrooms and lecture halls. Biophilic elements provide restorative breaks from the urban environment. 

An intuitive signage system guides navigation through thoughtfully designed wayfinding maps and digital directories, making campus exploration effortless for students and visitors alike. Wall murals in lift lobbies and main entrances create welcoming impressions that extend comfort beyond lecture rooms. 

This relocation exemplifies Curtin's evolution whilst honouring John Curtin's philosophy to "look ever forward," showcasing institutional progress through innovative spatial design.