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AHR submits plans for new UWE Bristol engineering building


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HR has submitted a planning application for a new 8,500 sqm engineering building at the University


of the West of England (UWE Bristol). The building, to be located at the


University’s main Frenchay Campus, will accommodate up to 1,600 people and is designed to BREEAM Excellent standard. The UWE Bristol Engineering project


will deliver a new academic building for the University that contributes to its vision of promoting multi-disciplinary, collaborative learning. AHR and engineers Hydrock have


collaborated to create a low energy, naturally ventilated building which provides long-term flexibility for the University. Adam Spall, AHR regional director, said: “The faculty vision for problem-based


engineering has provided us with a fantastic brief. Because of the importance placed on open plan social learning spaces we have been able to design a building with an impressive use of natural light, promoting openness and visual excitement. The building’s organisation around a central project space will encourage a multi-disciplinary and collaborative approach, to deliver on the University’s vision for 21st century engineering.” A key challenge was to accommodate the


large number of workshops requiring ground floor access. AHR overcame this by stepping the floors back around a central atrium, which provides natural ventilation and consistent north light, delivered through a vast 1,000 sqm saw tooth roof supported on a glulam timber structure.


Combining circulation with social learning


space has resulted in a very efficient building with almost every corridor having a dual function. This openness was a key part of the University’s brief, ensuring that the building avoided intimidating spaces to encourage a more diverse range of engineering students. UWE Bristol is committed to delivering


innovative sustainable buildings and the Engineering project will achieve a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating with an in-use DEC ‘B’ energy rating after two years of operation. The project will adopt the BSRIA-led Soft Landings process throughout every stage of the project.


www.ahr.co.uk/Manchester


Clegg to deliver £19m Sheffield city centre student accommodation scheme


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LEGG Construction has started work on a new £19m student accommodation scheme in


Sheffield city centre. The multi-million pound Steel City


scheme, for client Future Generation, will deliver 324 rooms in the city’s St Vincent’s Quarter. Part of the scheme includes the


refurbishment of Grade II Listed ‘little mesters’ former metals trades workshops, which dates back to 1833. There will be a selection of en-suite rooms, studios and one and two bedroom duplex apartments. Other facilities will include reception, laundry, security office, cinema room and rooftop terrace with café bar. Designed by Sheffield based Axis Architecture, the buildings will be


finished mainly in brick with natural slate pitched roofs. The new development is situated on


Hollis Croft close to the University of Sheffield’s School of Engineering. Simon Blackburn, Clegg Construction


Managing Director, said: “This is one of the biggest projects we have worked on in recent years and it is testament to the reputation we have built in delivering high quality student accommodation developments across the UK.” The scheme is due to be completed in


time for the start of the 2019/2020 academic year.


www.clegggroup.co.uk www.axis-architecture.co.uk


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