The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) Campus

The 267-acre Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Guangzhou campus officially opened in September, welcoming its first students after three years from planning and design to completion. This new carbon-neutral green research and education campus provides students, faculty, and staff with an inspiring environment for living, working, researching, and studying, setting a globally leading standard for future higher education campus development in China. KPF's design integrates HKUST's construction goals with the natural beauty of the site and the surrounding innovation district, creating an innovative new campus that supports the co-development of academic and research programs while fully considering carbon neutrality and zero-water-waste objectives. Jill Lerner, Design Director at KPF, said: During the intensive two-year construction period, KPF worked closely with HKUST leadership, faculty, and staff to provide research, planning, and design for the HKUST Guangzhou project, creating a leading research campus. The campus is divided into seven zones, providing HKUST teachers and students with unique experiences in teaching, research, living, sports, entertainment, and social interaction. The master plan creates an iconic and memorable environment for the HKUST Guangzhou campus. Phase one covers nearly 6 million square feet, approximately 550,000 square meters, and accommodates more than 4,000 graduate students and 400 faculty and staff. When fully completed, the campus will accommodate over 10,000 students and employees by integrating teaching facilities with residential colleges, neighborhood spaces, campus retail, student life facilities, administration, hospitality, office and incubation spaces, and sports amenities.