Town Hall with a 5.8m ceiling and pillar-free layout
Campus
A comprehensive space for learning and living.
THE LIVING ROOM by OCTAVE Suzhou is the campus-facing expression of OCTAVE's gathering philosophy: a sequence of halls, studios, public spaces, food experiences, residences, and rooms for dialogue.
The experience is built as a joint journey of exploration, moving from ceremonial architecture and art encounters into learning, nourishment, movement, meetings, and restorative stays.
THOUGHT FOR FOOD Market and food experience areas
Auditorium for courses, lectures, and retreats
Campus Directory
A complete sequence of spaces for gathering, reflection, and exchange.
01 / Event Hall
Town Hall
The Town Hall covers 588 square meters with a 5.8 meter ceiling. Its simple pillar-free design keeps the hall open and ceremonial.
With partitioning, the space can become two separate banquet halls of 294 square meters each.
02 / Ceremony
The Sanctuary
The well-known White Box ceremony hall designed by Neri&Hu is a landmark building within SANGHA Retreat.
It holds space for ceremony, quiet attention, and shared moments that need architectural focus.
03 / Art
Gallery
The Gallery presents art from home and abroad, creating a place for reflection, inspiration, and a slower visual encounter within the campus.
04 / Public Space
Plaza
The Plaza is an open public space for gathering, community exchange, and informal encounters between events.
05 / Nourishment
THOUGHT FOR FOOD Market
Across 2,300 square meters, the market combines food, retail, and experience areas into a daily rhythm of nourishment and community.
06 / Social Exchange
FELLOW TRAVELER
A social space for gathering and cultural interaction, shaped to spark conversation and help people form new connections.
07 / Movement
SANGHA Movement Center
The Movement Center covers 1,000 square meters and offers a comprehensive fitness experience shaped by SANGHA's mindful living concepts.
Its programs connect movement with SANGHA Retreat's medical evaluation system and nutrition consultation services.
08 / Learning
The Auditorium
A 234 square meter academic lecture hall with seating for up to 140 people, equipped with audio, video, projection, and distance learning capabilities.
It supports courses, lectures, business retreats, and interactive meetings.
09 / Stay
SANGHA Residences
Contemporary one-to-two-bedroom serviced apartments support friends, families, and business travelers who want private space while visiting the retreat.
Each residence includes a dining and living room, fully equipped kitchen, king-sized beds, and a bathroom with bathtub.
10 / Meetings
Connection Rooms
Connection Rooms support groups from 10 to 60 people, ranging from 28 to 99 square meters, with audio, video, and projection systems.
They are suited to board meetings, interactive workshops, break-out sessions, and bespoke events.
11 / Cafe
The Cafe
The Cafe offers a relaxed place for coffee, herbal tea, healthy meals, casual conversations, and client meetings between programs.
Space Gallery
Spatial details from the Suzhou campus.
Interior
Rooms for exchange
Meeting
Configured for groups
Gathering