Modern FEU campus takes shape in Alabang
Casas + Architects, one of the top architectural firms in the country, is embarking on its newest project – the Far Eastern University (FEU) campus in Filinvest City, Alabang.
Far Eastern University entrusted the architectural design and master planning of its sixth campus to Casas + Architects. Situated in a 1.8- hectare lot that can accommodate up to 18,000 students, FEU Alabang is envisioned to be a sustainable structure for the modern century and beyond.
The facilities of FEU Alabang are modern yet iconic in design, taking advantage of the orientation of the sun and prevailing wind direction to conserve energy for light and ventilation. The campus makes the most of its natural environment by applying soft landscaping and foliage to preserve the environment. The biggest challenge was to create a structure over an existing terrain of two hills with a concrete road in between. As a solution, the buildings will be elevated nine meters above the road to minimize excavation and to limit cutting of trees.
FEU Alabang is a vertical campus with a 15-floor academic building that houses the laboratory and classrooms for science and IT programs, and a seven-story administration building that contains an auditorium and centralized library.
Other features that make FEU Alabang sustainable include accessibility to transportation with designated bus stops, close proximity to malls and other establishments, and a multipurpose building.
“With its main branch recognized as the country’s National Heritage and the construction of other exceptional campuses, there is pressure to build yet another FEU campus for the next generation,” said Casas.