A new future for teaching
A new landmark building enabling improved connections between the university and city
We're investing £135 million – our largest ever investment – into a stunning new academic building designed for the future. With large flexible spaces for teaching, research and collaboration, it will be a new learning facility for all and home to the Faculty of Business and Law and the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Set in a Grade II listed Victorian park, work spaces are focused around two triple height atriums with fantastic views of the city and sea.
Sustainability
This building will also be a progressive sustainable building, ambitious to be net carbon ready and achieve a top rating of ‘Outstanding’ from BREEAM UK, the world’s leading sustainability assessment for buildings. Designed to be environmentally responsible, it will be a smart energy building that will maximise natural light by enabling daylight deep into its heart. Photovoltaic panels cover the angled roof, producing renewable power and a high performing façade will manage heat and light.
New academic building facilities
- 250-seat and 500-seat lecture theatres
- Two 150-seat flat classrooms
- Ground floor events and exhibition space
- Offices and meeting rooms
- Rooftop restaurant and terrace
Key Facts
- Location: On Anglesea Road, next to the Grade II listed Victoria Park
- Expected completion date: 2024
- Cost: £135 million
- Architects: Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios (FCBS)
The images and videos below give you an idea of what the new academic building will look like.
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Proposed design for our Victoria Park Building
Take a virtual flythrough of Victoria Park Building
Take a virtual fly-through of the proposed design of our new Victoria Park Building. This 12-storey teaching building has been designed for the future with flexible spaces for interaction, innovation and learning. It will have some of the largest teaching spaces on campus, lecture theatres, a roof terrace and a top-floor restaurant.
Explore our design presentation for more detail about this exciting project. We welcome your comments.
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