b'MUDD 24 URBAN NETWORKS|URBAN GATEWAYSThe success of SUTDs vision of academic pillars requires flexible learning and student life spaces that facilitate exchange and collaboration. The Design Centrelocated at the physical and metaphorical heart of campusfeatures a variety of spaces for congregation, including conference and exhibition space, studios, workshops, office and support space, and two auditoriums. The clusters of academic buildings surrounding the Design Centre also have exhibition and assembly space, as well as classroom, laboratory, and office space. Figure 3.A network of pedestrian bridges and courtyards at SUTD serve as the connective Rather than grouping the pillars in distinct areas, the programstissue between buildingsare distributed across the building clusters to promote interdisciplinary conversation and innovation. Academic spaces are placed on the lower levels of the buildings, student life space in the middle, and faculty offices at the top, with a goal of putting the most active uses closest to the spine.Each of the buildings have courtyards, green roofs, and terrace gardens to access nature, fresh air, and light.SUTD is open and permeable, inviting community engagement. The proposed transit connections serve a criticalFigure 4.One of SUTDs design-focused link with the Singapores Central Business District (CBD),laboratoriesestablishing a strong campus-city relationship. Research and development facilities in a nearby business park may provide space for collaboration and innovation, while the EXPO Centre can provide overflow space for large university events.145119Figure 5.The SUTD master plan celebrates connection with the surrounding communitiesMUDD 24 - Urban Gateways | Urban Networks - Boston Pieprz & Sheth-paper.indd 6 26/11/2019 5:04:44 PM'