Nanyang Technological University – The Hive
The Hive, NTU
A 'xiao long bao'-shaped teaching building designed by Heatherwick, with 12 round towers stacked into a honeycomb form, a landmark on the NTU campus.
The Hive, the Learning Hub, was completed in 2015 and designed by British designer Thomas Heatherwick. Twelve cylindrical towers, staggered at different levels, surround a central atrium. Its shape resembles a steamer of stacked xiao long bao. It has no traditional corridors or corner classrooms, making it one of Singapore's most popular trendy buildings. The exterior and atrium are open for free visits, but please do not disturb classes. The NTU campus is in western Singapore, far from the city centre. Take the MRT to Boon Lay station and transfer to bus 179, a journey of about 20 minutes. The campus also has free shuttle buses, so you can see other buildings on the campus along the way.
Opening hours
Exterior and atrium open to visitors during the day
Nearby sights
- Bukit Timah Nature Reserve
- Haw Par Villa
- Bird Paradise
- Rainforest Wild ASIA
- Night Safari
- Singapore Zoo
- River Wonders
- MacRitchie Reservoir & TreeTop Walk