This university research facility brings together a wealth of research and talent under one large mass timber roof, the largest in the UK at the time of it’s construction at over 80m wide, encompassing 30m bowstring trusses over a multi-storey atria.

The engineered timber roof, trusses and steel subframe under were developed and detailed to give a dramatic, unifying architectural element, continuous through the facility. The edge projects above a continuous ribbon of windows so the roof appears to float over the building.

RIBA Awards 2021 - National Award Winner

Wood Awards 2020 - Structural Award Winner

Building Awards 2020 - Project of the Year Winner

British Council of Offices Awards 2020 - Regional Winner

AIA UK Design Awards for Sustainability 2020 - Large Project Winner

IStructE Awards 2020 - Shortlisted