The construction and electro-mechanics programs of the Faculty of Engineering Sciences are housed in a nearly passive building, accompanied by a carefully designed landscape scheme. On the one hand, the architect had to respond to a highly complex program: the building is not only a laboratory facility, but also functions as a school and office building. A large number of spaces with very diverse functions are located in close proximity. In addition, many of these spaces have specific requirements that are not easily compatible with one another. On the other hand, the project had to comply with a strict budget. The final outcome consists of two buildings, a high-rise and a low-rise, connected by a linking volume. The search for flexibility while maintaining control over construction costs is also reflected in the structural concept. A prefabricated structural system was therefore chosen; however, unlike conventional systems, the prefabricated insulating sandwich panels simultaneously form the load-bearing envelope. This results in a massive stacked construction in which the vertical load paths are clearly expressed in the façade. Horizontal stability is ensured by in-situ cast exposed-concrete zones, strategically inserted within the prefabricated structure. The combination of both construction systems creates a surprisingly rich spatial experience. The area surrounding the building is also landscaped: five identical concrete canopies, each constructed using four hypar surfaces, form structural artefacts distributed across the campus.