AFTER more than a century of educating young minds, MCU is gearing up for the future.
In addition to exciting modern upgrades in system and tools, the university will undergo an overall renovation by coming up with a new conceptual master plan for its overall look. At the same time, it will integrate clean, modern elements for a visually inspiring experience, and an engaging connection with the people walking its grounds.
The new design, in partnership with widely renowned architecture firm Palafox Associates, embraces the essence of university life. The MCU x Palafox team ideated a beautiful setting where students can hangout, interact, learn, form memories and most of all, make dreams come true.
“The conceptual master plan was developed to embody MCU as a center of educational excellence integrating academic, health care and wellness in its design. With a smart, historically-rich, and sustainable campus…incorporating natural greenery into expansive school grounds, it was easy to implement our design principle of ‘integral ecology.’ This is balancing social equity with protecting and conserving natural environments, inclusive economic growth, culture, history, and interfaith spirituality,” expounded Felino “Jun” Palafox Jr., FUAP, principal architect at Palafox Associates.
“The university has been embracing nature for years. We are tucked in charming hectares of land, surrounded by around 499 trees. So, now, with this new aesthetic, we’ve woven this aspect into the university’s overall design, while at the same time providing wide breathing spaces that [are] both aesthetically pleasing and beneficial for safety in the new normal,” explained MCU’s vice president for Planning and External Affairs Dr. Renato C. Tanchoco.
The new facade design is expected to be completed before School Year 2023-2024, while the whole developmental plan will take around 20 years to finish. MCU assures its students that the renovation will not interfere or distract from the current face-to-face classes and activities.