Category: ARCHITECTURE: Education Building or Project

The University of Central Lancashire – Engineering Innovation Centre (EIC) is a 7000m² state-of-the-art facility, located at the heart of UCLan’s Preston Campus. Its aim is to exploit the location of the University at the centre of one of the most intense engineering and manufacturing areas in the UK, and to establish UCLan as a leader in engineering innovation. The EIC will create an integrated space for teaching, research and knowledge exchange, resulting in higher education provision in Lancashire which more […]

The GRID (Global Research Innovation and Discovery) teaching and learning facility was designed specifically to promote collaboration between departments, with an emphasis on ‘Learning Through Making’ in subjects such as Engineering and Computer Science. The building provides facilities to transform learning into a more collaborative, interdisciplinary activity which has industry and enterprise as a key theme throughout the learning experience, making students distinctive and employable. The building is the first in the campus to engage directly with its Lochside setting […]

This project forms part of the new Maidenhill development at Newton Mearns, southwest of Glasgow. A completely new neighbourhood, comprising more than 800 homes, is being created with the new two stream primary school and early years facility sitting at the heart of the masterplan. The new primary school was constructed alongside the neighbouring houses which presented an opportunity to create not only a new learning centre, but also create a focus for the developing community. The school is organised […]

The Scottish Oceans is an interdisciplinary research institute studying the marine environment with a key focus on research excellence in marine related science.  The Institute was awarded funding to redevelop their aquaria facilities to support research activities by bringing together University of St Andrews researchers who share an interest in oceanic systems science in its broadest sense.   The Client’s Challenge   The client’s vision required a building in which world-class, collaborative marine science research and teaching could take place […]

Oban High School (OHS) is a 1,300 pupil secondary school with community facilities.  The building is at the south east edge of Oban, built adjacent to the former school and nestled within the backdrop of two large rock outcrops, one of which houses the scheduled monument of An Dunan.   One of the key drivers of the school design approach is the ability to have a series of multifunctional social spaces, removing the need for dedicated assembly and dining spaces which […]