• Home
  • News
  • Features
  • Magazine
    • Current Issue
    • Digital Archive
    • Advertise
      • About Us
      • 2021 Media Pack
      • Features
  • Newsletter
  • Subscribe
  • Contact Us

PSBNews

Banner
  • Home
  • News
  • Features
  • Magazine
    • Current Issue
    • Digital Archive
    • Advertise
      • About Us
      • 2021 Media Pack
      • Features
  • Newsletter
  • Subscribe
  • Contact Us

£3.5M extension work completes at De Montfort University

by Francesca November 18, 2020November 18, 2020
written by Francesca November 18, 2020November 18, 2020
£3.5M extension work completes at De Montfort University

THE YARD, a brand-new multi-million-pound extension that will significantly increase the capacity of De Montfort University’s Business and Law Faculty, has now completed.

The four-storey building, which has been designed by CPMG Architects and constructed by principal contractor Clegg Construction, is an extension of the existing Hugh Aston building.

The ground floor is home to a Student Advice Centre and 24-hour self-study space while conferencing facilities and an external terrace can be found on the second floor, which will also be used for breakouts and activities as well as external meetings.

Tom Rigley, associate at CPMG Architects, said: “We’re delighted to have worked with De Montfort University again on their latest development, having designed the Vijay Patel and the Hugh Aston buildings over the last few years. It’s a great opportunity for us to showcase our expertise in educational buildings and create something special from a highly constrained site.

“We wanted to keep the design of the extension consistent with the Hugh Aston building as it nestles within its existing courtyard. This will allow the university to increase its Business and Law School capacity and create an inspiring working environment for the students to benefit from.”

The building has been designed to provide students with a user friendly and comfortable space that can be easily navigated. For example, students are able to use the building 24/7 via automatic doors, a lift and two main stair routes, which provide access to all the floors with a central spine at each level to create a split between the learning facilities and the teaching areas.

Umesh Desai, director of estates and facilities at DMU, said: “The Yard is a real asset for the university, giving us much more valuable teaching space and student service areas.  The way the design makes the most of the space and continues the style of the Hugh Aston Building is a real enhancement to our campus.”

Simon Blackburn, managing director at Clegg Construction, said: “Higher education has always been a key sector for us, so we are really pleased to have been appointed by De Montfort University as the principal contractor. The new extension is located in the heart of the campus and will provide valuable additional learning and teaching space for its students and staff.”

The project team for The Yard also included Mace as the project managers, Ares as landscape architects, MDA acted as cost consultants, the M&E consultant was Pick Everard and Elliot Wood undertook the structural and civil engineering works.

For more information about CPMG Architects, please visit www.cpmg-architects.com.

0 comment
0
FacebookTwitterGoogle +Pinterest
Francesca

previous post
First building ‘tops out’ at Perry Barr
next post
Works begin on pivotal build of West Midlands SEND school

Related Articles

Skanska school extension creates vital pupil spaces

October 18, 2019

Henry Brothers appointed to build Derbyshire school extension

February 23, 2021

School rebuilt under DFE component primary block framework...

January 10, 2019

Conlon appointed to Burnley school extension

September 14, 2020

£11.5M Greenmead and Ronald Ross Schools completed

October 25, 2018

Covid-19 – What is happening on university sites...

April 1, 2020

Essex school expansion one of the first in...

June 10, 2019

First Spade in the Ground as Redevelopment of...

March 11, 2020

Work completed on new Woolwich school for specialist...

February 4, 2020

School kids get taste of construction as Wharrier...

October 23, 2019

Latest Issue

Media Partners

Search our website

Twitter Feed

Tweets by @PSBN_Social


 

Popular Posts

  • 1

    500 Cornish-type housing association homes get high-performance insulation in Herefordshire

    February 5, 2019
  • 2

    Braeburn Estates hands over innovative social housing scheme to Homes for Lambeth – with “game changing” new development model

    January 21, 2019
  • 3

    The 2019 Surface Design Show focus: Workplace and Public Realm

    December 2, 2018
  • 4

    Skanska completes Royal Papworth Hospital construction

    April 30, 2019
  • 5

    Understanding the current state of the student accommodation market

    April 15, 2019

Categories

  • Case Studies
  • Education
  • Features
  • Hospitals + Healthcare
  • Housing
  • Infrastructure
  • Latest News
  • News
  • Products
  • Project News
  • Uncategorized
  • Videos

Recent Posts

  • Merrell launches The Beacon Project

    May 9, 2022
  • Selby district’s development opportunities under the national spotlight

    May 9, 2022
  • Midlands’ longest railway bridge to be installed this weekend

    May 4, 2022
  • mac-group starts work on £5m college building in Birmingham

    May 4, 2022
  • Construction work begins on summer-release homes in Oxfordshire Village

    May 4, 2022

About Public Sector Building News

 

Public Sector Building News is a monthly leading trade publication that is valued within the industry.

The magazine works as an effective marketing tool for our clients, being seen by key decision makers leads to valued work within the lucrative public sector building industry.

Every issue of Public Sector Building News provides an update of news, current and upcoming projects, industry comment, interviews, articles, features and product information – covering all areas of importance to our readers.

Other Publications

Architect Projects
Construction UK Magazine
Luxury Hospitality Magazine
Luxury Interiors Magazine
Refurb Renovation News
Restaurant Industry Magazine

Editor’s Picks

  • Merrell launches The Beacon Project

    May 9, 2022
  • Selby district’s development opportunities under the national spotlight

    May 9, 2022
  • Midlands’ longest railway bridge to be installed this weekend

    May 4, 2022

Published by Lapthorn Media LTD

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Cookie settingsACCEPT
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are as essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are as essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.

Necessary Always Enabled

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.