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BDP-designed relocation of Bristol Dental School completes
Global multidisciplinary design practice BDP’s design for the Dental School at the University of Bristol has completed. The architectural practice also assisted in identifying a suitable new site for the school, with contractor Kier Construction delivering the project. The £36m Dental School, which was previously based at Bristol Dental Hospital, has now moved to 1 Trinity Quay, a former offi ce building in the heart of Bristol, enabling the university to increase student places by around 25%. Sustainability is “at the heart of the project,” said BDP. The university “prioritised the re-use and retrofi t of this existing building over new build,
reducing the upfront carbon impact of construction.” Traditional, open plan offi ce space featuring rows of workstations have been transformed into a state-of-the-art teaching and training facility for use by the students, staff and community – who will have access to the free treatment services.
The design features an octagonal shaped
space, home to a series of dental treatment bays and teaching spaces, with views out onto the surrounding waterfront. Specially designed rooms for neurodivergent students offer a secluded, soundproofed space for quiet study.
The university is also encouraging “green and active travel options” to and from the
building, including cycling, walking and use of public transport, with accessible parking spaces. Around 50 basement car parking spaces have been replaced with 200 secure cycle spaces for students and staff in the basement, with shower and changing facilities provided at fi rst fl oor level, to promote the use of more sustainable transport options. Many of the carpet, ceiling tiles and raised access fl oors have been reused as part of the design approach.
Architects and interior designers from BDP worked as part of a multidisciplinary team including building services engineers and structural and civil engineers appointed by the university.
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