DLSU’s Newest Building, the Henry Sy, Sr. Hall

DLSU culminates its 100 year anniversary with a lot of innovations in Philippine education. And one of them is opening a one of kind center for learning that is an architectural marvel but also earth friendly.

Named in honor of the Philippine retail magnate, the Henry Sy, Sr. Hall of De La Salle University is the first major building under the Centennial Renewal Plan, a long-term development master plan to rationalize the whole University’s campus setup and respond to the need for more space for research and learning. 

The building was blessed on June 16, 2012 as part of the culminating centennial activities of the University. The Sy family attended the blessing.

Renowned architectural firm Leandro V. Locsin Partners, Architects designed the Henry Sy, Sr. Hall. The building is likened to a “habitable tree,” a concept that seeks to capture DLSU’s continuous and growing role in Philippine education, as well as the institution’s stand on environmental responsibility and sustainability. 

The Henry Sy, Sr. Hall is a 14-storey modern and eco-friendly building which will house various academic service units, study areas, learning spaces, and select offices. It will also be the first academic structure that will be rated by BERDE (Building for Ecologically Responsive Design Excellence) upon completion.

It will also be home to the Learning Commons—a central hub that will serve as the intellectual crossroads for studying in the University. More than a repository of books and reference materials, the Learning Commons is envisioned to be a place of connection where the community members can relax, commune, and hold official university activities.

The hall features a concourse linked to other buildings and offers a security solution as it centralizes areas where public has access.