The Facilities Management unit oversees the operation and maintenance of the UNU headquarters building and equipment, including the provision of an uninterrupted supply of utilities as well as the on-premises security and safety of staff, students and visitors.

The UNU headquarters building was designed by renowned architect Dr. Kenzo Tange. The handover ceremony of the building by the Japanese Government took place on 30 June 1992, and the physical move of UNU into the new building was completed the following month. The official inauguration of the UNU headquarters building, held on 17 February 1993, was attended by then Secretary-General of the United Nations Dr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali.