University of Westminster
Willmott Dixon were appointed to deliver a £1.6m refurbishment in time for the 2021/2022 academic year. In order to meet this deadline, there was a very restricted programme, which was to be delivered in an occupied building.
The University of Westminster wanted to improve the overall student experience by creating flexible and engaging multi-purpose spaces.
Specialist teams from Willmott Dixon refurbished the ground and lower ground floors at the university’s building.
On the ground floor, three existing rooms have been repurposed to create a new, single, and accessible open plan area for work-based learning, with non-structural walls removed to enlarge the space.
A new heating and cooling system was implemented to improve the building’s thermal efficiency. Other improvements consisted of new lighting, flooring and stackable furniture, and a new AV system, including the latest display technology for wireless projection.
The 10-week project has delivered 8,500 sq ft of flexible and engaging space across 8 weeks within the building’s CSE Innovation Centre. The new space has been designed to switch between a 40 seater programming lab and a collaborative working area.
The space is also used to showcase student work, research posters sessions, and presentations, and act as additional meeting space.
Delivered on time enabling use at the beginning of the 2021/2022 academic year.
Email: guy.dawes@willmottdixon.co.uk
Phone: 07989179444
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