A Cutting-Edge Academic Hub: Prince Abdullah bin Ghazi Faculties of Communications, IT, and AI
The Prince Abdullah bin Ghazi Faculties, designed in 2023 in Balqa, represent a visionary project commissioned by Balqa Applied University. Spanning 10,505 m² across seven floors, this state-of-the-art facility combines advanced laboratories, lecture halls, and collaborative spaces to foster innovation in communications, IT, and artificial intelligence.
Project Overview
Key Details
- Design Year: 2023
- Location: Balqa
- Client: Balqa Applied University
- Total Area: 10,505 m²
- Services Provided: Full design services (initial concept to tender submission)
This seven-story complex is tailored to meet the demands of modern academia, featuring specialized labs, administrative offices, and multifunctional spaces to support interdisciplinary learning and research.
Architectural Layout: Designed for Innovation
Third Basement Floor (1,463 m²)
- Examination hall
- Student cafeteria & services
- Main storage
Second Basement Floor (2,273 m²)
- Specialized AI laboratories
- Main electrical room
First Basement Floor (2,735 m²)
- Specialized IT & communications laboratories
- Lecture halls
Ground Floor (2,791 m²)
- Reception area
- Shared faculty services
- Computer laboratories
- Lecture halls
First Floor (2,791 m²)
- Computer laboratories
- Lecture halls
- Theater
- Services
Second Floor (2,065 m²)
- Offices for Communications & IT faculty
- Services
Third Floor (2,014 m²)
- Offices for AI faculty
- Services
Additional Features
- Staircases & architectural protrusions
- Security room
- Student gate entrance
- Electromechanical systems
- External Works: Parking lots, water tank
Design Philosophy: Bridging Technology and Academia
The facility’s design emphasizes:
- Advanced Learning: Specialized labs for AI, IT, and communications.
- Collaborative Spaces: Lecture halls and a theater for interdisciplinary engagement.
- Functional Efficiency: Dedicated floors for faculty offices and student services.
- Sustainability & Security: Electromechanical systems and controlled access points.
- Accessibility: Expansive parking and streamlined entrances.
Conclusion
The 2023 Prince Abdullah bin Ghazi Faculties stand as a beacon of modern education and research in Balqa. By integrating cutting-edge laboratories, flexible learning spaces, and robust infrastructure, this project redefines academic excellence in Jordan’s technological landscape.
As it prepares to welcome students and faculty, the complex underscores Balqa Applied University’s commitment to nurturing future leaders in AI and communications.
