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First phase of Glasgow University’s £1bn investment programme now underway
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ES Engineering Services (SES) has been appointed by main contractor, Multiplex Construction Europe, to work on an inspirational £90 million learning space for the University of Glasgow. Designed by architects HLM, construction of the seven-storey 16,640 sqm new build James McCune Smith Learning Hub, is the catalyst project and the first building to be delivered as part of the university’s £1billion investment in its Campus Development Programme. Catering for over 2,500 students, the new facility will feature flexible open learning space and technology-enabled
teaching resources. It will also have five lecture theatres (the largest of which will hold up to 500 students), interactive teaching spaces that can accommodate anything from 48 to 108 students as well as several seminar and group study spaces. Construction of the teaching and learning facility is due for completion ahead of the 2020/2021 academic year.
www.wates.co.uk/what-we-do/ses- engineering-services
www.hlmarchitects.com
Jesus College, Oxford starts £36m Northgate redevelopment
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ESUS College in Oxford has appointed BAM to deliver the redevelopment of its £36 million Northgate site.
Preparatory works are underway already, and the new facilities will expand and enhance the College, at the 1960s structure, to create “a public gateway to the College in the heart of the city.” Among the new facilities are new teaching space including a lecture theatre and a library, meeting and social space, 68 new student rooms, and a state of the art digital hub. MICA Architects has led the design, which also includes refurbishment of retail space in Market Street and Cornmarket.
Anthony Nagle, Construction Director for BAM Construction South East, said: “We have a stand-out track record in
the most difficult to build in, so it takes a genuinely collaborative approach and real expertise to make big ambitions become a reality. That’s where I believe our experience and attitude count.” The company has been working in
Oxford. The quality of buildings in this city are as good as anywhere in the UK and attract the best designs. The confined and historic conditions are also
Oxford for several years, being involved with new developments for both Balliol College and Keble College, whilst recently it was awarded a place on the University of Oxford’s Capital Projects Partners Framework for schemes over £20 million, which runs for the next five years. Main contractual works at Northgate commence soon and are expected to be completed during 2021.
www.bam.co.uk
Norwich University of the Arts wins planning consent for new complex
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UDSON Architects has secured planning consent for a major mixed-use development for Norwich University of the Arts (NUA) – the first purpose-built building for the university. The Duke Street Riverside project sits at the heart of the university’s central Norwich campus, on the site of drab and disused 1970s student housing and car park. It will provide new academic and residential accommodation for the university while creating new public space alongside the River Wensum in central
Norwich, which aligns with the city’s aspirations to promote river access. Angela Robson, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Norwich University of the Arts, said: "We're delighted that planning permission has been granted after careful and thorough consideration of our proposals. The development will enhance our teaching and learning facilities and create opportunities to offer new courses."
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