University of Alberta officially unveils Redesigned Commons
Now open: University Commons at U of A. A 405,000 sq. ft. "sticky campus" hub designed for interdisciplinary connection, inclusivity, and well-being
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Discover visionary Higher Education architecture, campus design, and pedagogy through transformative projects, articles, and academic learning environments published on GLSN.
Westend School Campus, Germany / gmp Architekten
One of the world’s largest modular timber schools in Frankfurt—350 prefabricated modules create a reusable campus for 2,000 students around two courtyards.
The Sam Ibrahim Building, TORONTO, CA / CEBRA architecture + ZAS Architects
A 360° campus living room: UTSC’s Sam Ibrahim Building blends a terraced landscape with tech-enabled classrooms to improve academic well-being and focus.
Prestige University, Indore, Madhya Pradesh / Sanjay Puri Architects
A university transformed into an open auditorium. Seating 9,000 on 463 platforms, it's where social engagement meets sustainable design
K.J. Somaiya Institute of Management Library, Mumbai / Mobile Offices (MO-OF)
More than books: KJSIM Library is a human-centric event space for dialogue and cultural exchange, from amphitheatre talks to digital hub connections.
IIIT New Delhi (Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology) / Sikka Associates Architects
An urban academic extension at IIIT Delhi, Phase 2 uses daylight, vertical rhythms, and resource-efficient systems to shape a future-ready campus.
Government Institute of Medical Sciences, Greater Noida / Vastunidhi Architects
A campus where healing, learning, and landscape meet—GIMS reimagines public healthcare by weaving sunlight, courtyards, and sustainability into every space.
CAPFIMS (Central Armed Police Forces Institute of Medical Sciences) / Sikka Associates Architects
A landmark 46 lakh sq ft healthcare and education campus for India’s Central Armed Police Forces. Combining a 1000+ bed hospital, medical college, nursing school, and paramedical training, it sets new benchmarks in sustainable, integrated medical infrastructure.
The Design Village, Noida / Archohm
A stunning example of adaptive reuse preserving industrial heritage for modern education. Studio Archohm converts abandoned kattha factory into The Design Village campus in 50 days.
Bajaj Institute of Technology, Wardha / CCBA Designs
A socially driven campus in Wardha blending modern architecture with traditional Indian spatial concepts. This project features a climate-responsive academic block, central courtyards, and sacred-inspired spatial movement, fostering affordable, quality engineering education in a small-town setting.