Step Change in Building Design for the University of Nottingham
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The building acts as a focal point within is setting
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Step Change in Building Design for the University of Nottingham
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The entrance hub is already widely used
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Step Change in Building Design for the University of Nottingham
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Wellbeing is promoted with views out wherever possible
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The more informal learning and social spaces are located around the perimeter of the building
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Step Change in Building Design for the University of Nottingham
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The building can be reconfigured by adding or removing internal partitions
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Step Change in Building Design for the University of Nottingham
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Light filled spaces overlooking the park
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Step Change in Building Design for the University of Nottingham
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The building has a flexible framework with column free floorplates that can be reconfigured by adding or removing internal partitions; generous breakout areas with multiple functions; and movable furniture that lets students and teachers define their own interactive spaces.
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Step Change in Building Design for the University of Nottingham
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Materials have been chosen for their longevity and simplicity.
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Make developed a clear, simple massing and layout diagram that showed stakeholders and planners that the setting of the adjacent buildings and trees would not be compromised.
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Entrances are located to pick up on key pedestrian routes to maximise permeability
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Step Change in Building Design for the University of Nottingham
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Due to the topography the building is embedded into its landscape and a major cantilever shelters the external space below
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Step Change in Building Design for the University of Nottingham
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Due the topography the building is embedded into its landscape
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Step Change in Building Design for the University of Nottingham
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The learning hub at the entrance to the building has a mezzanine where students can study and socialise
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Step Change in Building Design for the University of Nottingham
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The building takes advantage of the site’s drop in topography to create a double-height Learning Hub
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Step Change in Building Design for the University of Nottingham
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Internal light filled atrium connects the spaces and provides a focal point
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Step Change in Building Design for the University of Nottingham
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Light filled spaces at the Teaching and Learning Building
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Step Change in Building Design for the University of Nottingham
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The traditional lecture theatre
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Exposed structure and cross laminated timber provides a warm an honest interior
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A variety of spaces for different learning styles
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