Circulation Explosion

The extension of the project retains several of the original main building entrances, including those to the south and east and west.

To better organise the relationship between the old and new buildings, the new lobby also has two entrances, east and west. It's a glass box with two levels of through-height space, making the interior view more transparent. It connects the original and new buildings and provides ample light to the underground areas.

The new lecture hall has a separate entrance according to the broader range of users, facing directly onto the campus square to the north. The primary users of the computer lab are students; thus, it is arranged underground and can access through the lobby. The underground patio provides light for the computer lab and serves as an evacuation route when necessary.

The blue lines in the diagram indicate private circulations that restrict staff and faculty access. In contrast, the red lines indicate the invited circulation access to university students and guests. The roof garden is an entirely public space open to everyone.