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Situated along Nanyang Crescent, the new Graduate Hall is in the vicinity of the existing Graduate Hall and Hall of Residence 11. |
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The design of the new building is focused on features that are suitable for the tropical environment. Centralised courtyards can be found on the 1st and 2nd floor. Planter boxes, roof terraces are provided throughout upper levels. Also, incorporated into the building design are distinctive green mark features, such as energy efficient lighting system and lifts, water efficient sanitary fittings, water recycle system and environmentally friendly materials. Trees that are affected by the development are carefully selected and transplanted to the adjacent land to preserve the green nature of the site. |
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The 14-storey building is purposed-built to strategically link a series of cluster together through cross-ventilated corridors. A basic facade module that consists of a bay window, concrete ledge and a semi transparent aluminium screen panel is developed to make optimal use of the distinct characteristics specific to site. |
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When completed, the new Graduate Hall building will provide 556 numbers of single rooms, 128 numbers of double rooms, and 10 numbers of apartment units. Common facilities like function room, meeting room, laundry and pantry are also provided.
Project under construction
Expected completion date : 2012 |
