This was 3XN's competition proposal for the London School of Economics.

Address: Westminster, London, UK
Client: London School of Economics
Area: 5,800 m2
Competition Proposal: 2009
UK Architect: HKS
Engineer: Arup
Engineer: Esbensen
3XN Team: Kim Herforth Nielsen, Michael Kruse, Tommy Bruun, Torben Østergaard, Per Damgaard-Sørensen, Thomas Meldgaard Pedersen, Mathias Bagger Poulsen, Helle Hjelmborg, Rikke Zachariasen, Jack Renteria

Focused on the interaction between students from around the world in a unique environment hosting recreational, academic and social functions; 3XN's vision for the New Students’ Centre at the London School of Economics and Political Science is about encouraging synergy and social behavior in a space the students can call their home.

With an open plaza drawing students through the transparent facades from every corner of the campus; an inviting sculptural staircase functions as the building’s spine unifying the various functions. Double height spaces throughout the building create a series of platforms contributing to visual and social interaction.

Programmed with the most efficient layout for the site, meeting the highest environmental standards and aesthetically taking its place in the historic city of Westminster, the New Students’ Centre has been designed to represent the best value for money and continue to confirm the University’s global reputation for excellence.