HELP’s Green Technology Campus Ground Breaking Ceremony
Minister of Higher Education Yang Berhormat Dato’ Seri Mohamed Khaled Bin Nordin commemorates event
Minister of Higher Education Yang Berhormat Dato’ Seri Mohamed Khaled Bin Nordin commemorates event
Kuala Lumpur, Thursday, 30 June 2011 – HELP University College (HELP) held its groundbreaking ceremony today at its new campus in Subang 2.
The Minister of Higher Education Yang Berhormat Dato’ Seri Mohamed Khaled Bin Nordin was present to commemorate the event.
During the past 25 years, HELP has grown in size and stature. As part of its expansion plans HELP is building a 23-acre fully integrated green technology campus which will accommodate 15,000 students. The green technology campus is an eco-friendly and eco-responsible architecture created in harmony with nature for the noble pursuit of knowledge and wisdom. The buildings will harness the elements of the earth, the rain, sun, and wind to create a natural ambience to enhance study, reflection and scholarly pursuit.
HELP’s new campus is strategically located in the new township of Subang 2, northeast of the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, which places it conveniently between Kota Damansara, Subang Jaya, Sungei Buloh and Shah Alam. It is easily accessible by excellent highways. The proposed MRT system will be nearby.
The campus is community oriented and will energise Subang 2 as an education and conference hub, bringing in a new community, generating wealth, and economic opportunity.
The campus will be built in two phases, with the first phase expected to be completed at the end of 2013. The first phase will have one million square feet of built up space, consisting of recreational facilities such as a swimming pool, football field, open amphitheatre, exhibition centre, and gym facilities. There will also be onsite student and staff accommodation and amenities.
Datuk Dr Paul Chan, President, HELP University College said: “The building of this beautiful campus is a dream come true for many of us at HELP. We visited many university campuses around the world, and studied their designs, and after several revisions we now have a university campus that we hope will be one of much admired around the world.”
“As a young university we have the opportunity to build a new campus from ground up, a campus that will reflect our ideals and beliefs. I visited the Suzhou museum conceived by IM Pei. It is an inspirational piece of art. We incorporated some of the features into our new campus’ library, especially the interplay of light, water and Chinese landscaping. This iconic library will have natural greenery and will be an excellent place for reflection,” said Datuk Dr Paul Chan, who is a lover of books and reading.
“Many years ago I walked along the Philosopher’s Path in Kyoto where Nishida Kitaro, one of Japan’s most famous philosopher, walked and meditated. It is serene and extraordinarily beautiful in Spring. I have always thought about this place. I would love to add this feature in the HELP Campus,” he added.
The original conceptual design of the campus was produced by MAP Architecture, an internationally renowned architectural firm based in Hong Kong, whose current projects include The Kowloon Commerce Centre, One Harbour East office tower in Hong Kong, The City of Dreams, and the MGM Grand Hotel in Macau.
The local design development and submission architect was awarded to Ahmad Mukif, AMA Architecture.
The overall concept of the HELP campus revolves around a ‘green and efficient’ idea with a strong cultural element about man. Incidentally, the logo of HELP International Corporation, the listed company, is the Chinese character ‘ren’, meaning the virtuous man.
The 6 academic blocks with a total of approximately 500 teaching classrooms were oriented East-West to minimize solar heat gain, and the two accommodation blocks are placed at the opposite end of the campus for privacy.
The academic blocks will also house the relevant faculties, including a tiered performing arts theatre, along with special facilities for the culinary, hospitality, engineering and science programmes. Parking needs will be resolved by a multi-level parking structure along with perimeter parking.
Dr Chan said: “I want a campus that is aesthetically beautiful, with an ambience for reflection and self cultivation, where there are bees, birds and butterflies, which gives students and staff cherished memories, friendship and fraternity, a charming oasis where people want to stay and not leave. I want a sweet spot for everyone.”
Property developer Merge Housing, which will be developing their township next to HELP, will provide complementary facilities for the campus. The place will become HELP University Garden.
The Minister of Higher Education Yang Berhormat Dato’ Seri Mohamed Khaled Bin Nordin was present to commemorate the event.
During the past 25 years, HELP has grown in size and stature. As part of its expansion plans HELP is building a 23-acre fully integrated green technology campus which will accommodate 15,000 students. The green technology campus is an eco-friendly and eco-responsible architecture created in harmony with nature for the noble pursuit of knowledge and wisdom. The buildings will harness the elements of the earth, the rain, sun, and wind to create a natural ambience to enhance study, reflection and scholarly pursuit.
HELP’s new campus is strategically located in the new township of Subang 2, northeast of the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, which places it conveniently between Kota Damansara, Subang Jaya, Sungei Buloh and Shah Alam. It is easily accessible by excellent highways. The proposed MRT system will be nearby.
The campus is community oriented and will energise Subang 2 as an education and conference hub, bringing in a new community, generating wealth, and economic opportunity.
The campus will be built in two phases, with the first phase expected to be completed at the end of 2013. The first phase will have one million square feet of built up space, consisting of recreational facilities such as a swimming pool, football field, open amphitheatre, exhibition centre, and gym facilities. There will also be onsite student and staff accommodation and amenities.
Datuk Dr Paul Chan, President, HELP University College said: “The building of this beautiful campus is a dream come true for many of us at HELP. We visited many university campuses around the world, and studied their designs, and after several revisions we now have a university campus that we hope will be one of much admired around the world.”
“As a young university we have the opportunity to build a new campus from ground up, a campus that will reflect our ideals and beliefs. I visited the Suzhou museum conceived by IM Pei. It is an inspirational piece of art. We incorporated some of the features into our new campus’ library, especially the interplay of light, water and Chinese landscaping. This iconic library will have natural greenery and will be an excellent place for reflection,” said Datuk Dr Paul Chan, who is a lover of books and reading.
“Many years ago I walked along the Philosopher’s Path in Kyoto where Nishida Kitaro, one of Japan’s most famous philosopher, walked and meditated. It is serene and extraordinarily beautiful in Spring. I have always thought about this place. I would love to add this feature in the HELP Campus,” he added.
The original conceptual design of the campus was produced by MAP Architecture, an internationally renowned architectural firm based in Hong Kong, whose current projects include The Kowloon Commerce Centre, One Harbour East office tower in Hong Kong, The City of Dreams, and the MGM Grand Hotel in Macau.
The local design development and submission architect was awarded to Ahmad Mukif, AMA Architecture.
The overall concept of the HELP campus revolves around a ‘green and efficient’ idea with a strong cultural element about man. Incidentally, the logo of HELP International Corporation, the listed company, is the Chinese character ‘ren’, meaning the virtuous man.
The 6 academic blocks with a total of approximately 500 teaching classrooms were oriented East-West to minimize solar heat gain, and the two accommodation blocks are placed at the opposite end of the campus for privacy.
The academic blocks will also house the relevant faculties, including a tiered performing arts theatre, along with special facilities for the culinary, hospitality, engineering and science programmes. Parking needs will be resolved by a multi-level parking structure along with perimeter parking.
Dr Chan said: “I want a campus that is aesthetically beautiful, with an ambience for reflection and self cultivation, where there are bees, birds and butterflies, which gives students and staff cherished memories, friendship and fraternity, a charming oasis where people want to stay and not leave. I want a sweet spot for everyone.”
Property developer Merge Housing, which will be developing their township next to HELP, will provide complementary facilities for the campus. The place will become HELP University Garden.
