Project Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Client: INTO University Partnership Ltd
Architect: Faulknerbrowns Architects
Site opening: June 2008
Completion: Second half of 2011.
Details: The proposed extension of INTO University takes place in the historical center of Newcastle with a narrow relashionship to the Conservation Area and the Herschel building (existing part of this University located in Percy Street). The Accademic building is certainly the most important among the oveall development strategy because should reinstate strong frontage to Percy Street. On the other hand the historical street (alligned with Herschel building) is converted in an arrival/meeting place and the main pedestrian access.
Overall Residential Summary:
Gross internal floor area 14780 m2
Total number of Lettable Rooms 500
Number of Staff Flats 8
Overall Teaching Summary:
Gross internal floor area 3000 m2
Total number of Classrooms 14
Total number of lecture rooms 2
Total number of Labs 8
Restaurant seating 200
Library 1
Offices 16
Further details of each site:
Porter and Cowen site
Re-usage of existing building
Respond sensitively to the adiacent area
Create vehicular access
Percy Street site
Retain Haymarket Lane and George Place
Create active frontage onto Haymarket
Retain existing servicing and access routes
Line Building site
Regenerate a neglected corner of the campus
Create a more 'urban' feel
Retain Haymarket Lane as a safe pedestrian route into campus reuse
