DLSU Henry Sy, Sr. Hall

Built on the concept of a habitable tree, the DLSU Henry Sy, Sr. Hall commemorates the University's centenary and illustrates its growing role in Philippine education as well as its commitment to environmental responsibility.

Designed by the renowned architectural firm Leandro V. Locsin Partners, Architects, the Henry Sy, Sr. Hall boasts of a green roof, solar panels, a rainwater collection system, and a water re-use system. It has pocket gardens and open areas that support creativity and engage learners to generate new ideas.

The Hall has 14 floors of eco-friendly learning spaces and function areas where the academic community can gather for relaxation, interaction with one another, and official university activities. Interior areas of the building are named after various parts of a life-giving and nurturing tree.

It will also be the first academic structure to be rated upon completion with the Philippines' own BERDE Standard, a measure of how “environment-friendly” a structure is.


The DLSU Centennial Hall is named in honor of its first donor, Henry Sy, Sr., whose generosity jump-started its construction.

The Henry Sy, Sr. Hall has various spaces for individual and group activities, supporting multi-disciplinary research and creative endeavors.

Executives offices are housed at the Henry Sy. Sr. Hall. The Roof Deck Garden is a venue for special university gatherings.

At the heart of the Henry Sy, Sr. Hall is the Learning Commons, DLSU’s new hub for learning. Occupying eight floors of the building, this facility has an extensive collection of books, online databases, as well as series of special collections. It will soon contain one million books.

The Academic Services Hub is a centralized area for admissions, scholarships, registrar, and finance transactions.

At the heart of the Henry Sy, Sr. Hall lies the Learning Commons, our new hub for discovering new ideas, embarking on research, and interacting with other members of the Lasallian community. This modern, eco-friendly, academic center offers the perfect spot for individual study or for group discussions.

Featuring different areas and rooms for various functions, the Learning Commons is also capable of holding seminars and lectures, as well as exhibits and other campus activities. It is housed at eight levels of the building, starting from the 6th floor going up.

Built in pursuit of the Lasallian vision-mission to be “A leading learner-centered research university, bridging faith and scholarship in the service of society, especially the poor,” the Learning Commons will be De La Salle University’s crossroads for the promotion of transformative learning and path-breaking research.