CHILL SPACES
Large Group Hangout Spaces
Finding a place to be loud with friends? Featuring ample picnic benches and allowing food and drinks, places like LG3-LG5, LG5 Bridge Link, outdoor seating around LSK Canteen and Passione / American Diner are perfect.
With views of the greenery or the sea, smaller cluster of picnic benches and benches may be suitable for small groups to chill, while being close to nature. Locations include the LG7 lawn, engineering courtyard, SSC hub, atrium outside Starbucks, CYT hallway and lots more!
Relaxing Facilities
Furniture that encourages relaxation such as rocking chairs, deck chairs and swings have been introduced around the campus to remind students to relax and take a break. Rocking chairs can be found at the library G/F pop up, SSC hub and the concourse. Swings can be found in the Science and Engineering courtyards in the Main Academic Building. Deck chairs can be found in the lawn outside Shaw Auditorium to encourage users to touch grass and be in touch with nature!
All Purpose Spaces
The Student Center and Shaw Auditorium, as well as the Science / Engineering / Business / AIS commons are spaces that allow users to relax, have discussions, enjoy refreshments and just freely switch between different activities.
Quiet Spaces
A variety of furniture can be found along hallways, some featuring sound-proof partitioned spaces for private calls, sofas allowing some rest between lesson, electrical points for charging of laptops, and standing desks. These are perfect spots for those seeking quiet time and privacy between lessons!
Nap Pods
Our Nap Pods: Where Students and Staff can Rest Easy and Dream Big. 😴💡
These pods symbolize our commitment to well-being and productivity. Providing a space to replenish energy, our Nap Pods have become a popular comfort space for both students and staff at HKUST. 💗
Come and try our Nap Pods for yourself! Bookings can be made by clicking on these hyperlinks for @ LSK Library and @ Student Center.