New Campus of the National University of Science and Technology

Delft-based architects Mecanoo has won the international competition to design the new campus of the national university of science and technology (MISiS), one of the leading technical universities of Russia. Located on a 100-acre site in a new district of Moscow, the campus will provide housing for 10,000 students and 3,000 academics, accommodating seven departments, several research institutes, a library, business center, hotel, sports park, cinema, cafes and shops.

'Knowledge and innovation have become the new economy with innovative research universities as the driver,' says Francine Houben, founding partner of Mecanoo. 'In the knowledge society of the 21st century, scientific campuses have more and more become a key asset of the city, region and country in which they are located. Attractive campuses showcasing scientific excellence and creating unique living and working environment for its users, can attract national and international top talent and will create opportunities for innovation, scientific excellence and commercial success.'