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DESIGN ENGINE ARCHITECTS \ UNIVERSITIES JOHN PAYNE BUILDING oxford brookes university Providing accommodation for existing facilities to provide integrity to the campus.our role: Architecture | Interiors The design proposals for the new John The Architectural Workshop isclient: Oxford Brookes University Payne building have been developed provided for the benefit of studentscost consultant: Cyril Sweett Ltd through an ongoing briefing process with studying architecture. It is used for thestructural engineer: Dewhurst Macfarlane & Partners Oxford Brookes University. In summary, construction of architectural models,services engineer: Capita Symonds the project consists of an architectural installations and is a key component infire consultant: Butler & Young workshop, technology laboratory, the success of the architectural course atfurniture consultant: Izit & Broadstock mezzanine for storage, associated Oxford Brookes. Co-locating the facilitycdmc: Ridge & Partners office space, building and maintenance with the technology laboratory providesbuilding control: Butler & Young workshop and ancillary accommodation. greater flexibility in delivering coursesbreeam assessor: Sandy Brown Associates It is an important characteristic that a within the school. The Technology new holistic approach is taken to the Laboratory has a dual purpose. The2009 development of the Gypsy Lane campus. facility is used both for teaching as well as It is envisaged that such an approach will research.completion avoid the piecemeal developments of the The design proposals have been developed past and provide integrity to the campus. through an ongoing briefing process4.1M The University has an in-house team of with Oxford Brookes University. The carpenters, electricians and plumbers. building provides accommodation forcontract value The Maintenance Workshop provides the decanting of existing facilities across part of that provision, accommodating the Gipsy Lane Campus. In summary1500M² one of these trades. Associated with the the project consists of an Architectural workshops are administrative staff as well Workshop, Technology Laboratory,area as estate management staff. The two floors Maintenance Workshop and two floors of of office accommodation provide space for office accommodation, now the home of these positions. the Estates Department. → Rooflights and voids allow daylight deep into the plan.50

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DESIGN ENGINE ARCHITECTS \ UNIVERSITIESA 7 8 A 5 65 A ALevel 2 Plan 7 2 65 A 5Level 1 Plan 5 2 4 A1 3Level 0 Plan1 Entrance ↑ Detail of the new John Payne Building2 Technology Lab facade.3 Maintenance Workshop4 Architectural Workshop5 Office6 Meeting Room7 Lobby8 Green Roof52

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DESIGN ENGINE ARCHITECTS \ UNIVERSITIES ↑ Technology lab.54

CROSS SECTION COMPLETE PROJECTS 5 6 2 5 6 3 4 Section AA THE JOHN PAYNE BUILDING, OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY, ENLONG S1EECntTraInOcNe 2 Technology Lab 3 Maintenance Workshop 4 Architectural Workshop 5 Office 6 Meeting Room 7 Lobby 8 Green Roof↑ Office florplate before fit-out. 55

DESIGN ENGINE ARCHITECTS \ UNIVERSITIES WINTON CHAPEL university of winchester A renovation and extension of the University’s Victorian Chapel to commemorate their 175th anniversary.56

2017 COMPLETE PROJECTS completion A Jewel in the Heart of the Campus The project is to renovate and extend the University’s Victorian 0.8M Chapel to be one of the most visible expressions of the celebrations to commemorate the 175th anniversary. Originallycontract value built in 1880, and then extended in 1927, the Chapel at the University of Winchester plays a vital role in University life for 210M² students, staff and members of the community. area It is a centre of worship and discussion, open to people of all faiths and of none — it can be a place of quiet contemplation, those seeking support or a guiding hand when they need it most, as well as a place of joy and celebration. The Chapel is used for a number of different events and purposes — these include concerts by the Foundation Music choirs and ensembles, and being a war memorial for the two World Wars, it acts as a focal point for both reflection and remembrance. The Solution Our solution is a pitched roof structure that mirrors that of the existing building and allows light to penetrate into the perimeter exterior spaces. The ridge over-sails the existing building eaves line creating a clerestory window that provides both light and ventilation at high level. The join between the original structure and the new extension is expressed with a recessed seam forming an accessible gutter in section. To respond to the site edge the plan of the side chapel is tapered. This gives additional width to the chapel space that can be entered either from a discrete recessed north door or via the exiting chapel interior. This plan form creates a twist in the pitched roof bringing an intriguing geometric dynamic to the new addition. We are interested in how the surface of the side chapel will be experienced. The roof is highly visible from the north where the site is approached at high level. By contrast with circulation space so limited around the perimeter, the walls can only be viewed close up. Our response has been to generate a diaphanous and textural surface to the building that is continuous over both roof and wall allowing the building to be interpreted at different distances and scales. We have studied the geometry of the gothic tracery within the east and west windows of the existing chapel to source a pattern that is referential to the existing architecture, and an interpretation appropriate for the 21st century. our role: Architecture | Interiors client: University of Winchester cost consultant : EVO5structural engineer: Paul Tanner Associates services engineer: RCD (Roger Florence) main contractor: RV Dart lighting consultant: Chris Reading furniture consultant: Izit & Broadstock building control: WCC Rosie Pye → Close-up of the chapel altar made from carved perbeck limestone. © Jim Stephenson 57

DESIGN ENGINE ARCHITECTS \ UNIVERSITIES 1 2 31↑ The new font, “ This is the sensitive refurbishment, 4polished stainless steel restoration and extension of an un-listedbasin and purbeck Victorian chapel, within the heart of the 2↑ Internal view of the chapel followinglimestone base. University campus. The jury felt it was refurbishment, with views of the new© Peter Blundy particularly encouraging to see a building font and altar. © Peter Bundy3↑ New side chapel from the Victorian era being sensitivelyInterior. © Peter Blundy treated as a heritage asset to be cared for, 4↑ View within the side chapel with with previous harm undone. The additions reflections of the stained glass windowsRIBA South West enhanced the whole, and were readily of the Victorian chapel. © Peter BlundyRegional Award distinct from the original. A Clever project,Winner ”with an impact beyond its scale. WINNER — RIBA South Awards 2017, Design Jury RIBA SOUTH WEST AWARD 201658

COMPLETE PROJECTS↑ View from the existing chapel into 59the new side chapel extension.© Peter Blundy

↑ External view of the existing Chapel and “cIaaumghntotthseujrupdrgiseesd’ etyhee, Winton Chapelthe new side chapel © Peter Blundy it is simply stunning. This is a richly deserved↑ 3D cut away drawing showing award, from a hugely respected group,construction and materials. that is testament to the vision of our excellent University and the talent of Design Engine.” — Steve Brine, MP for Winchester and Chandler’s Ford Civic Voice Design Award Overall & Historic Buildings Winner

→ ↓Details of the gold anodizedperforated aluminium exterior surface.© Jim Stephenson↑ External view of the existing Chapel and The Tracery Patternthe new side chapel. © Jim Stephenson The project is to renovate and extend the University’s Victorian Chapel to be one of the most visible expressions of the celebrations to commemorate the 175th anniversary. Originally built in 1880, and then extended in 1927, the Chapel at the University of Winchester plays a vital role in University life for students, staff and members of the community. It is a centre of worship and discussion, open to people of all faiths and of none — it can be a place of quiet contemplation, those seeking support or a guiding hand when they need it most, as well as a place of joy and celebration. The Chapel is used for a number of different events and purposes — these include concerts by the Foundation Music choirs and ensembles, and being a war memorial for the two World Wars, it acts as a focal point for both reflection and remembrance. ↑ Diagrams showing how the surface pattern is derived from the window tracery of the main chapel.

DESIGN ENGINE ARCHITECTS \ UNIVERSITIES ST. ALPHEGE BUILDING university of winchester A new Learning and Teaching Building, central to the King Alfred Campus.our role: Architecture | Interiors | Artwork | Furniture The new Learning and Teaching the project. The St Edburga buildingclient: University of Winchester Building is another commission from is completely refurbished, with newcost consultant : Jackson Coles the University of Winchester; forming thermally efficient external claddingstructural engineer: Heyne Tillet Steel another part of the emerging Design and a brand new rooftop extension,services engineer: Grontmij Engine masterplan for King Alfred’s which transforms the original building.main contractor: Geoffrey Osborne Ltd Campus. The St. Alphege Building The new buildings combine to form afire consultant: SAFE is situated within a central location new landscaped Piazza space frontingacoustic consultant: English Cogger Partnership of the King Alfred Campus and was the Sparkford Road entrance.landscape consultant: Joy Jardine Garden Design officially opened in January 2013 by His Carried out with contractor Geoffreycdmc: Allen Holmes Ltd Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex. Osborne Ltd, the new buildings werebuilding control: WCC LA Building Control The St. Alphege Building provides 10 delivered on a fast-track programme,breeam assessor: Geoffrey Osborne Ltd flexible teaching studios, breakout and use natural ventilation facade design spaces, a high-level rooftop extension and technologies which contribute to2012 and a glazed atrium linking the an overall BREEAM excellent project. existing and new buildings.completion The building occupies a steeply sloping3.8M site and the southern elevation overlooks a large playing field with distant viewscontract value towards the downs. A former 1930s Faculty of Arts building was demolished1570M² to make way for the new building.area The new building (St.Alphege) is → Close-up of the St. Alphege artwork physically connected to the existing 1970s 'weave'. © Nick Kane St.Edburga teaching building, which has undergone extensive refurbishment works, as part of a second phase of62

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DESIGN ENGINE ARCHITECTS \ UNIVERSITIES↗ View from the University Centre towardsthe new facade of the St Alphege Building.© Nick Kane↗ St. Edburga (highlighted) remodelledand extended, with newly built St. Alphegeconnected by a new atrium.64

COMPLETE PROJECTS↑ Timber brise soleil for south facing facade ↑ Students working within the newof the St. Alphege building. © Nick Kane classrooms within the St. Alphege building. © Nick Kane “WDeisnicghneEstnegrianne Architects have provided the University of imaginative, professional and practical service over the 10 years, introducing a sea change in the quality of buildings which underpins the ethos of the institution and at the same time is cost effective. ” — John Mann, Director of Estates, University of Winchester Civic Trust Award Winner 2014 RIBA South West Regional Award Winner 2013→ Sketch of St. Alphege artwork andentrance approach. 65

DESIGN ENGINE ARCHITECTS \ UNIVERSITIES “lloayuevrreeds in a filigree drape of sheltering timber that suggests both a sense of the big scale and a richness of detail ” — RIBA Awards, Judging Panel 201366

COMPLETE PROJECTS The University of Winchester’s brief was initially to provide 8 teaching spaces within a new building for approximately 600 students. The site with an existing 1920s examination hall, was adjacent to an existing 1970s teaching building, which had to remain partially operational during construction. Phase 2 of the works converted a further two lecture spaces in the existing building and provided two additional lecture rooms and an open learning space as part of a rooftop extension. As part of the University’s aspiration to drive higher standards of excellence for studying and the student experience, the building was set to achieve BREEAM excellent from the outset of the project. This has seen innovative technology and design used to harness and control passive environmental factors. This gives a more comfortable and controllable space that aids teaching and wellbeing. It also provides the obvious environmental benefits of natural light, natural ventilation and reduced energy consumption. As well as providing excellent teaching rooms, particular attention was given to the external areas between campus buildings, which form a critical social space and important frontage for the University of Winchester.↑ Close up of St. Alphege stairwell detail. ↑ View from St. Alphege staircase towards entrance. 67

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COMPLETE PROJECTS PERFORMING ARTS STUDIOS university of winchester A robust environment which promotes creative freedom for the users.our role: Architecture | Interiors This project, Design Engine’s fourth to meet these requirements, to create aclient: University of Winchester major collaboration with the University robust environment and promote creativecost consultant : Jackson Coles of Winchester, is a 11,000 sqft arts faculty freedom for the users.structural engineer: Gyuory Sel building. Sitting in a natural bowl, the The studios provide a flexible teachingservices engineer: Grontmij three-storey centre is linked to other parts environment for physical theatre andmain contractor: Geoffrey Osborne Ltd of the faculty and consists principally of human movement as well as seminars andfire consultant: Grontmij voluminous dance studios with break-out academic workshops. The drama studiosacoustic consultant: English Cogger Partnership communal areas between them. are also used to teach stage managementlandscape consultant: Creating Place The budget of £1.8m was a demanding courses in conjunction with technicalcdmc: Allen Holmes one for such accommodation and the equipment for lighting and sound.building control: MLM project was constructed through a design and build procurement route in six Civic Trust Award2009 months; with Design Engine providing full Winner 2012 information before acting as Employer’scompletion Agent for the contract. The University needed to provide their1.8M Performing Arts Faculty with new and dedicated accommodation. This follows acontract value re-organisation of teaching space between Business Studies and Performing Arts3300M² within the campus.area The design had to respond to a tight ← Performing Arts Building facade. programme with just 14 months from conception to completion, and a budget of approximately £1,800,000. A ‘stripped down’ aesthetic was therefore chosen 69

DESIGN ENGINE ARCHITECTS \ UNIVERSITIES “ pI rtohdinukceitaisbauigldreinatgatchhaitemveemetesnat by the entire design team to very innovative brief. The success of the building is very clearly endorsed by staff and students at the University.” — John Mann, Director of Estates, University of Winchester↑ View of east facade with entrance bridge The intention was to create an expression the flush fixed cladding panels. These canshown (left) ©Keith Collie for the building that has empathy with the be changed to respond to specific events teaching spaces within it but that is also or to stay ‘fresh’.70 responsive to the surrounding context Careful thought was given to creating a and orientation. Much of the building sustainable environmental solution that perimeter is obscured from direct view would meet the needs of the end user, due to the nature of the site location and neighbours and wider community. The its adjacencies to surrounding buildings. acoustic requirements and the desire to We developed a strategy for each elevation achieve a naturally ventilated solution based on where it can be viewed from and have had a major influence on the design the relationship to neighbouring buildings, principles. and the campus generally. Entering on the north side allows us to give the Performing Arts Faculty its own identity. A graphic wall was proposed adjacent to the main entrance, consisting of illuminated vinyl graphics applied to

1 Rising hot air is drawn out through the COMPLETE PROJECTSroof by sound-attenuated ventilation stacks.2 Thermal mass provides tempered 1cooling during the day. 23 Low-energy lighting.4 Acoustic absorption and reflection reduces 3reverberation within the dance spaces. 45 Internal windows give glimpses into thestudios from the circulation spaces. 56 Exposed blockwork at low levelprovides a robust finish. 77 Air is heated when required and 6distributed into the space.8 Air intake via a noise-attenuated 8seating plenum.↑→ Details of window “bTohtehPteortfeoarcmhiningaAnrdtstoStleuadrinosina.r”e a delight,seat which incorporatesattenuated natural ventilation — Professor Anthony Dean, University of Winchestersystem. © Keith Collie 71

DESIGN ENGINE ARCHITECTS \ UNIVERSITIES ↑Simple and robust materials are used within the studios. © Keith Collie72

University of Winchester - Performing Arts Faculty Studios COMPLETE PROJECTS 1 Studio 6 2 4 2Studio 5 UFnirisvterFsliotyoorfpWlainnchester - Performing Arts Faculty Studios First floor plan - 1:200↑The Performing Arts Studio 1Building nestles into theexisting landscape © Keith 3Studio 2 2Studio 4Collie 2Studio 3 5 5← The A new home for thedepartment, which was Ground Floor plandelivered from commision tocompletion within a year. 1 Entrance Bridge©Keith Collie 2 Studio G3 rDouonudbfloleorHpleanig-h1t:2S00tudio 4 Technical Gallery 5 Green Wall 73

DESIGN ENGINE ARCHITECTS \ UNIVERSITIES“ The site slope of four storeys is exploited by digging the students’ union into the lower two. Above it the double-height dining hall has an ingenious folded roof. Its glass wall is adequately protected from sunshine and orientated towards the main circulation of the university to create a new centre within the campus. ” — RIBA Awards Citation 2008, University Centre, Winchester← View into the building stairwell.©Tim Crocker 74

COMPLETE PROJECTSUNIVERSITYCENTREuniversity of winchesterAn undulating roof form can be seen from highpoints of the campus and creates an importantboundary to the main campus.our role: Architecture | Interiors | Furniture The site forms an important boundary toclient: University of Winchester the main campus and adjoins the pointproject manager : UoW Estates of main entrance for the University butcost consultant : Jackson Coles previously offered a very poor ‘publicstructural engineer: Price & Myers face’. The site was steeply sloping andservices engineer: Michael Popper Associates graded and there was a poor level ofmain contractor: Geoffrey Osborne Ltd disabled access to the existing building,fire consultant: SAFE and elsewhere across the campus.The newacoustic consultant: English Cogger Partnership building reinforces the edge of the campuslandscape consultant: Joy Jardine Garden Design providing an improved threshold to thebuilding control: STMC Sparkford Road.planning supervisor: Jackson Coles The building is conceived in two halves in terms of its section: The lower level2007 consists of a series of stepped terraces in which the venue space is placed ‘inboard’completion to the site and as buried within the topography as far as possible to mitigate6.5M any noise break-out. The upper level consists of the food hall, opens out tocontract value landscaped terraces and sits beneath a delicate lightweight roof structure.3300M² 75area

DESIGN ENGINE ARCHITECTS \ UNIVERSITIESPlinth, steps, terraces: 1The lower part of the building is seen as a 2series of interlocking landscaped terracesthat step up the site and form the ‘plinth’of the building. The use of engineeringbrickwork has been chosen to reinforcethe idea that this is a landscape elementrather than part of the ‘building’. Thesouth facing terraces incorporate generoussteps using a silver grey paving ideal forstudents to meet and sit.Sculptural roofThe roof is seen as a lightweight umbrella,which forms a ‘canopy’ over a sectionof the external landscaped terraces. Theenvelope to the foodhall and internetcafé is largely glazed with sunshadingto prevent overheating of the internalenvironment. The form of the zinc roofwas developed over considerable time andaims to create a unique 5th elevation tothe scheme.Cellular wingThe linear block is seen as a counterpointto the ‘lightweight’ food hall. It is a moresolid element, reinforcing the edge of thecampus. The use of an insulated rendersystem ties the building back to the StripeTheatre, which also uses this material.This element contains offices, meetingrooms, a service core and a bookshop. Theroof top plant is hidden by a continuousenclosure using Trespa cladding panelsto match the colour of the windows andcurtain walling. The roof of this buildingis extended over the access road to thecampus to create a porte cochere andliterally a gateway to the university. 1↑ External view of the double height food hall at 2↑ Double height food hall in the University the University Centre and the john Stripe Lecture Centre. ©Keith Collie Theatre behind.©Keith Collie → View of the undulating roof from the upper terrace. ©Keith Collie76

COMPLETE PROJECTS“tOhxefuonrdivBerrsoiotykethsahtaaslbl neeenw universities want to be. Now it will have the buildings for others to emulate as well. ” — The Independant 77

DESIGN ENGINE ARCHITECTS \ UNIVERSITIES “eTnhjoeybaubilledicneglecbormatbioinneosfctlraarnitsypoarfecnocnyc.eTphteiocnowmipthleaxnbrief is skillfully handled, enabling the various components of the project to be used together or in isolation.” — RIBA Awards Citation 2008, University Centre, Winchester RIBA Award Winner 2008 ↑ Students' Union bar and external terrace. ©Keith Collie ↗ Main food hall with folded roof. ©Keith Collie → Basement venue space and bar. ©Keith Collie78

COMPLETE PROJECTS 1 5 2 3 4 3Level 01 Level 02 7 9 10 6 8 11 12 4 4 Level 04Level 03 City of Winchester Trust New Building Design Award1 Student Union Nightclub 8 Offices Winner 20102 Shop 9 Learning Cafe3 Student Union Bars 10 Reception4 Terrace 11 Bookshop5 Deliveries 12 Boardroom6 Food Hall7 Kitchen 79

80 JOHN STRIPE LECTURE THEATRE university of winchester A radical transformation of the most unpromising 1970s campus architecture.our role: Architecture | Specification Writing | This project demonstrates the foyer space. The Existing auditorium is Interiors | Furniture Consultants opportunities presented by even the most built into the slope of the site generating a unpromising 1970s campus architecture double height volume in the theatre spaceclient: University of Winchester through radical transformation. Phase with two storey accommodation at theproject manager: UoW Estates 1 was a cost-effective remodeling and side and rear of the building. The buildingmain contractor: Bluestone refurbishment of the auditorium, shifting houses a Scottish and Southern Electricitystructural engineer: Buro Happold the emphasis from theatre to lectures and Board substation in its lower groundservices engineer: Buro Happold conferences. Phase 2 involved the addition accommodation. This facility suppliescost consultant: Burnley Wilson Fish of a new first floor for teaching space and both the University and the local area. Theacoustic consultant: English Cogger Partnership seminar rooms. The two floors are linked lower ground floor also contains the plantcdmc: Buro Happold by an impressive new stair-well, daylit room for the building and the electricalbuilding control: STMC from a structural glass rooflight above. switch room for the campus. This punctures the grass roof over the new The single storey entrance space gave2005 building, acting as a lightweight sculptural access to breakout spaces and toilet element when viewed from the upper facilities and led on to the foyer space. Thecompletion terraces of the University of Winchester male, female and disabled facilities were campus. located in a block off of the entrance area.1.8M The original John Stripe Theatre was Although having benefited from some built in 1969 and extended in 1985 and refurbishment they were very crampedcontract value has been used as a multi purpose facility, and the disabled toilet was cluttered with showing dance and theatre productions cleaning equipment.1190M² as well as acting as a music and lecture The foyer/crush space benefited from a facility. large window looking towards the Martialarea The building sits on a steep slope and is Rose Library and was top lit by two highly visible from elevated areas around rooflights. the campus. The main entrance area was single storey and led to a dark unattractive

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1← Interal view of entrance to 3← Staff Common Room.the Photography Building. ©Nick Kane©Nick Kane2← Lecture Theatre.©Nick Kane

COMPLETE PROJECTS12 3 1↑ Entrance lobby staircase. ©Charlie ↑ Interior of lecture theatre. ©Charlie Ross Ross 2↑ Detail of staircase and balcony. ©Charlie Ross 83

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COMPLETE PROJECTS “1D9e6s0ig’snthEenagtirneew’shinicnhowvaatsivdeaarkpparnodacdhephraessstrinangsifnotromaendeaxctiitriendg building with light and space. It is now a major venue for the recruitment of new students.” — Chris Higgins, Director of Estates, University of Winchester City of Winchester Trust Award Winner 2007↑ John Stripe Theatre development,sketch section. 85

DESIGN ENGINE ARCHITECTS \ UNIVERSITIESHUBERT PERRODOBUILDINGst peter's college, university of oxfordCreating a better place to study, teach and live byimproving public spaces.our role: Architecture | CDMC | Interiors | Founded in 1929 expressly to widen access to the Landscaping University, St Peter’s College holds true to the ideals of Oxford; above all the pursuit of academicclient: St. Peter's College excellence. It became a full College of Oxfordproject manager: AWP - Andy Waterman University in 1961 and currently comprises a Mastermain contractor: Edgar Taylor and about 40 Fellows in a wide range of subjects,structural engineer: Eckersley O'Callaghan some 120 graduate and 356 undergraduate students,services engineer: Hoare Lea and about 80 College staff.cost consultant: Ridge - Oxford The Perrodo Project is a new scheme to make Stacoustic consultant: Hoare Lea Peter’s College a better place to study, teach andlighting consultant: Hoare Lea live by improving its public spaces. Design Engine’slandscape consultant: Bradley-Hole Schoenaich competition-winning scheme includes a newcdmc: Design Engine with Andrew Alder 4-storey pavilion building within the remodeledbuilding control: MLM Hannington and Chavasse Quads alongside the significant re-imagining and refurbishment of2018 existing accommodation to provide both private and communal spaces. The project includes; six new studycompletion bedrooms, a seminar room and a ground floor study and event space, as well as the refurbishment of the2.2M three existing seminar spaces in the listed Chavasse Building.contract value The Perrodo family have a long-standing affiliation with the College and understand the important397M² relationship between the physical and architectural space of St Peter’s and the academic communityarea that lives, works and socialises within it. Design Engine’s winning scheme includes a new 3-storey86 ↑ Artist's impression of the Chavasse Quad and Hubert Perrodo Building. © Steve Atkinson

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DESIGN ENGINE ARCHITECTS \ UNIVERSITIES ↑Completed Chavasse Quad and Hubert Perrodo Building.88

COMPLETE PROJECTS12 1↑ Complete interior of the refurbished Chavasse Building. 2↑ Detail of the ceramic baguettes on the Hubert Perrodo Building. 89

DESIGN ENGINE ARCHITECTS \ UNIVERSITIES↑Exploded Axonometric of Examination →Internal views of the captured spaceSchools insertion. between the Ruskin School of Art and the Examination Schools at Oxford90

COMPLETE PROJECTSOXFORDE X A M INATIONSCHOOLSuniversity of oxfordA two-storey naturally lit core, consisting oframp, lift and WC facilities.our role: Architecture The existing Grade II Listed Universityclient: University of Oxford of Oxford Examination Schools buildingmain contractor: Knowles & Son (Oxford) suffered from a lack of DDA compliantstructural engineer: Young & Webb access for disabled persons. The proposalservices engineer: Sharpe Consulting Engineers took a redundant split level courtyard,acoustic consultant: English Cogger Partnership squeezed between the Examinationcost consultant: Clarus Consulting Schools and the Ruskin School of Art.cdmc: Clarus Consulting Design Engine proposed a new two-storeybuilding control: Oxford City Council naturally lit core, consisting of ramp, lift and WC facilities. This new entrance also2007 offers disabled access links between both buildings, which neither had previouslycompletion benefitted from. Design Engine was appointed by Oxford1.2M University initially to carry out the integration of the Examinations Buildingcontract value and The Ruskin School of Art, both Listed Grade II which involved extensive600M² re-modelling of an existing courtyard to provide new disabled access facilities toarea both buildings.The £ 1.4 million Phase 1 is complete, which involves a new combined entrance and respectful insertion of new access arrangements within the Grade ll Listed fabric and wider conservation area. Contracts were managed to minimise disruption to the academic year and to the crucial examinations process. 91

DESIGN ENGINE ARCHITECTS \ UNIVERSITIESOLD BUILDINGRECEPTIONlondon school of economicsA remodelling of the main reception to improveaccess to the Old Building as part of an integratedcampus-wide strategy.our role: Architecture | Interiors | Wayfinding Design Engine have completed theclient: LSE Estates Division remodelling of the main reception of themain contractor: CPL Interiors/Russell Cawberry Old Building, off Houghton Street, WC2.structural engineer: Heyne Tillet Steel This is the main entrance foyer to theservices engineer: BDSP LSE and its famous Theatre, which was incost consultant: Jackson Coles need of a major transformation to meetfire consultant: CS Todd current security, access and wayfindingcdmc: MSafe improvements.building control: MLM The project, which was won in2011 competition, includes a new green room for the theatre, toilets, reception and split-completion level waiting areas. Central to the scheme are glass cabinets, which clad the existing0.48M walls, offering information, signage and inspirational extracts from luminaries’contract value speeches given from the theatre.350M² The Old Building The refurbishment provided thearea opportunity to improve the access to the Old Building as part of an integrated92 campus-wide strategy. Careful consultation was carried out with the LSE’s Disability and Wellbeing Services as well as an independent access consultant. Opening the reception area

COMPLETE PROJECTSinto previously lost cellular rooms allowsfor an enlarged entrance lobby, DDAcompliant desk and a proper waiting areaon two levels. New toilet facilities arelocated on the entrance level rather thanthe previous arrangement via a tortuousramp.Bespoke glass and stainless steel wallcladding units create a consistent datumproviding a clear, adaptable and integratedway-finding and information strategy.The new interior is announced with a redLED glow to the famous entrance portaland the underside of the linking bridgeover Houghton Street.← Main entrance with new lighting.©Keith Collie 93

DESIGN ENGINE ARCHITECTS \ UNIVERSITIES12 → New reception lobby. ©Keith Collie 1↑ Lift lobby within the new reception. ©Keith Collie 2↑ Wayfinding is integrated into the design of the reception. ©Keith Collie 94

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DESIGN ENGINE ARCHITECTS \ UNIVERSITIES 5 6→ Plan 3 41 Reception 2 12 Waiting Area3 Cloakroom → Detail view of the stone and4 Lobby metalwork. ©Keith Collie5 Green Room6 Theatre↓ Development section through thereception area.96

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DESIGN ENGINE ARCHITECTS \ UNIVERSITIESJUBILEE SPORTS our role: Architecture | Interior Design |CENTRE RECEPTION Furniture Designersuniversity of southampton client: University of Southampton services engineer: UoS EstatesA redesign of the Universitie's Sports Complex cdmc: BPSreception area. main contractor: The Hub98