The Hive, Singapore

The Hive, also known as Learning Hub South, is a building located in Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. The S$45 million building was designed by Thomas Heatherwick and completed in 2015. Colloquially, the building is known as the "dim sum basket building" due to its likeness to the steamer baskets used to contain dim sum.

The Hive
External view of The Hive
Alternative namesLearning Hub South
General information
LocationJurong West, Singapore
Address52 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639816
Coordinates1.343212°N 103.682586°E / 1.343212; 103.682586
Opening2015
CostS$45 million
OwnerNanyang Technological University
Technical details
Floor count8
Design and construction
Architect(s)Thomas Heatherwick

The Hive was a finalist for the 2015 World Architecture Festival Commercial Mixed-Use Award in the Future Projects subcategory.

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