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  • Location

    The Poplar Classroom (W1-4F)

    The Parasol Classroom (W1-5F)

    The Cottonwood Classroom (W1-6F)

  • Area
    Over 8100 ㎡

The design concept of the classrooms focuses on promoting group project-based learning. Each classroom is designed with project groups in mind, providing ample workstations for each group to support collaborative project work. Additionally, the classrooms are equipped with multiple independent discussion rooms, meeting rooms, a stage area, and an exhibition area, creating an interactive environment for in-depth communication and discussion between students and internal or external experts.

The rich equipment, facilities, and activities in the classrooms provide multidimensional support for students, including:

1. Training students to proficiently master various learning tools and software, promoting active learning and innovation.

2. Guiding students to establish group culture, encouraging the display of group project works, and promoting collaboration and team awareness.

3. Hosting roadshows, various project competitions, and recruitment fairs, providing practical and display opportunities, and inspiring students’ initiative and spirit of exploration.
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The Red Bird Maker Space classrooms are located on the W1 4-6F, consisting of three classrooms named Poplar, Parasol, and Cottonwood, with a total area of over 8100 ㎡. It provides students with an open learning space, encouraging active learning and interdisciplinary group project-based learning.
Rest Area
Tool Room
Stage
Discussion Room
Public Study Area

three classrooms

Red Bird Maker Space is the cradle of innovation and entrepreneurship at HKUST (Guangzhou) and the university's largest investment in teaching facilities. The concept of its space design is to break down barriers, so that each student can develop across disciplines, learn from each other, and team up to meet future challenges.
  • 4F
    Poplar
    Classroom
    W1 4F RBMS Classroom
    Administrator
    Suki Shuyi ZHAO Officer shuyizhao@hkust-gz.edu.cn (020)8833 8152
    The Poplar Classroom is a vibrant platform designed to foster innovation and entrepreneurship. Its vibrant yellow ambiance energizes and sparks imagination. Featuring discussion rooms, a tool room, a tea area, a bookshelf, and a fitness zone, the space promotes learning, collaboration, and holistic well-being. This comprehensive environment inspires creative potential and encourages the transformation from theory to practice.
  • 5F
    Parasol
    Classroom
    W1 5F RBMS Classroom
    Administrator
    Haidee Huajun LI Engineer haideehjl@hkust-gz.edu.cn (020)8833 8156
    The Parasol Classroom is a space for collision of ideas and unlimited creativity. Here, different disciplines merge and integrate, aiming to achieve academic convergence and exchange. The space is equipped with a stage, an exhibition area, discussion rooms, a tool room, a tea area, a bookshelf, a photo wall, rest area, as well as a VR Room. The atmosphere of the space can promote academic exchange and interdisciplinary integration, dedicated to creating a cradle for creativity, where every corner nurtures infinite possibilities.
  • 6F
    Cottonwood
    Classroom
    W1 6F RBMS Classroom
    Administrator
    Jiahong LIANG Engineer jiahongliang@hkust-gz.edu.cn (020) 8833 8162
    The Cottonwood Classroom is a platform full of exchange, aiming to facilitate academic convergence and exchange fusion. Its vibrant orange-red atmosphere instills a sense of courage and confidence, constantly sparking creative thinking and inspiring new ideas. The space is equipped with an exhibition area, discussion rooms, a tool room, a tea area, a bookshelf, a photo wall, a rest area, as well as a multimedia workshop. It creates an environment conducive to academic convergence and exchange fusion, encouraging students to learn, exchange, collaborate, and progress together.

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Help Desk Info.

Help Desk is situated within each classroom, dedicated to providing students with daily support. The primary responsibilities of the help desk include addressing inquiries about the utilization of the space, assisting students in borrowing necessary supplies and equipment, and handling matters concerning the facilities and resources of the classroom. It serves as a center for students to obtain help and information, ensuring that they can fully utilize the various resources available in their learning environment.