American University of Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan Building Development, Bishkek Campus Development, Images
American University of Central Asia in Bishkek
11 Aug 2020
American University of Central Asia
Design: HMA2 Architects
Location: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

A new college campus for American University of Central Asia (AUCA) breaks new ground in designing college spaces and in transforming Kyrgyzstan, a former Soviet republic. The design nods to liberal arts colleges of America while integrating the colors, patterns and hospitality of Kyrgyz nomadic culture.

Like the indigenous yurt, the large academic building is a multi-use and flexible structure for learning, dining, gathering and playing. The dense weave of interior spaces aims to spark spontaneous and creative interactions, and takes extra advantage of every square meter. Framed between the architecture and mountains the welcoming entry quad recalls both the historic campus at the University of Virginia and the tree lined parks of Bishkek. A sustainable geothermal system utilizing the world’s most current technologies to heat and cool the building is a first in Kyrgyzstan?and with AUCA’s leadership, not the last.
Where the East border of the former Soviet Union meets the ancient Silk Road is a modern trading post of ideas. The American University of Central Asia (AUCA) in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan reopened its doors in 2016 at a ground up new campus. The architectural design speaks to the region?s dramatic landsc...