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= NTU ADM Building, Singapore = The building of the School of Art, Design and Media (ADM) in Nanyang Technological University was the brainchild of LEE Cheng Wee (李振晖), a Singaporean architect. Colloquially, the building is known as the "heart-shaped building" as one can see a perfect heart-shape when viewed from a particular direction or the 'green roof building' due to its extensive green roof.

The 215,000 sqft buildign is located at 81 Nanyang Drive, Singapore 637458 (at the junction of Nanyang Ave and Nanyang Drive).

Video of the building: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCVpG4p7fDA&feature=youtu.be&list=PL00D4CADE851B05B7

Awards
The ADM build has been recognised internationally both for its architectural design and committment to sustainability. Recognitions included but not limited to:


 * It was one of the four international entries that received the Honour Award in the 2007 DesignShare Awards Programme for Innovative Learning Environments.
 * In 2011, NTU received the Green Mark Platinum Award from the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) for adopting best practices in environmental sustainability.

Design Competition / Architecture

 * Nanyang Technological University called for a designed competition and drew entries from well-known architects. LEE Cheng Wee (李振晖) submitted an individual proposal which was chosen by an international panel assembled by Nanyang Technological University. The original site was a little slope and people criss-cross through the slope from different directions. Lee Cheng Wee did not wish to take the land away from the community when the building is erected.

Fun Fact / Little Known Fact

 * The building is of a perfact heart-shape when viewed from a certain angle. It is romantic but not cliche.
 * It is a popular site for couples to take wedding photos.
 * The building was designed by a Singaporean architect at an early stage of his career (a few years after graduation, with first-class honours). A decade later, LEE Cheng Wee (李振晖) was commissioned by a Chinese developer (who was very impressed with the ADM building) to design the 'centre-piece' of q_Plex （侨城坊） in Shenzhen, China . While the two buildings are of different design, it is not hard to see the resemblance in style.