Baidu’s Science and Technology Campus is a Circular Green Haven in Beijing

Moving away from the block buildings of old, <a href="http://www.znarch.cn/en/">ZNA Architects</a> has proposed an open, airy circular green program for the Baidu Science and Technology Campus in Beijing. Incorporating a massive park as its nucleus, the 170,120 square meter campus also extends the surrounding green space so that the two are almost indistinguishable from one another. Surrounding this <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/carbon-sponge/">carbon sponge</a> is a circular "street" that connects the university's numerous work functions.

ZNA Architects has proposed one of China's greenest programs for the Baidu Science and Technology Campus

The program is arranged around a massive green park

The park extends to the exterior green spaces so that the two are almost indistinguishable

Surrounding the park is a circular street

The street connects all of the campus functions

Study, meeting, leisure and food and beverage areas create a community environment

All of these rooms overlook the central park

Emphasis has been placed on efficiency and mixed-use development

The campus is also designed to act as a showcase of student projects

This is a massive project at 170, 120 square meters

ZNA not only aims to make the university experience greener, but they have added a touch of refined comfort to their proposal as well.

Small pod-like rooms are used as learning spaces.