MAKE University of Nottingham Jubilee Campus Expansion Design Statement May 2006

This Design Statement is submitted to accompany the planning application and describes the proposals for the University of Nottingham’s Jubilee Campus Expansion. It should be read in conjunction with the application drawings, and describes the design brief, the site and its context and identifies the site’s opportunities. The evolution of the design and the scheme’s benefits are summarised in relation to Nottingham, the University, the potential occupants and the existing local community

University of Nottingham Jubilee Campus Expansion Design Statement May 2006 2 make Jubilee Campus Expansion May 2006 Contact information University Park Estates Office Nottingham NG7 2RD Client address: Site address: The Ragleigh Factory Site Triumph Road Nottingham Client agent: Make 55-65 Whitfield Street London W1T 4HE T: 020 7636 5151 [...]... Masterplan 30 make Jubilee Campus Expansion May 2006 Proposed development Jubilee Campus Expansion Phase One Key Project Data Situated in a suburban area to the south-west of the city centre, with the university s main Park Campus close by, the Jubilee Campus has been developed according to a masterplan by Hopkins Architects, subsequently adopted by the City Council as a development brief The Make masterplan... meets the all University s requirements and provides a series of buildings and spaces that continue the tradition of architectural excellence established by the initial masterplan 2004 Raleigh complex during demolition 2002 Raleigh factory Triumph Road 20 make Jubilee Campus Expansion Surrounding development May 2006 The site of the proposed development lies to the east of the Jubilee Campus Its neighbouring... consisting of semidetached properties Wollaton Park, a Grade I listed Tudor mansion, is home to a number of the city’s museums Further west along Derby Road is the University s Park Campus The River Leen The site Triumph Road looking south railway lines to the east of the site Triumph Road junction onto Derby Road 03 Evolution 24 make Jubilee Campus Expansion Design evolution: the masterplan May 2006 The design. .. Site area cross hatched in red University of Nottingham land outlined in blue 12 make Jubilee Campus Expansion May 2006 Masterplan objectives The masterplan is a continuation of Hopkins and Partners’ proposals for the Jubilee Campus A brief was developed which reflects these aspirations to: Character Seize the opportunity to create a destination through the site The site offers a key opportunity to establish... generated by a comprehensive analysis of the site and it’s context The aspirations of the scheme reflect the site’s enormous potential as a place to work and learn Jubilee Campus looking north-east 02 Site and context 16 make Jubilee Campus Expansion Site analysis May 2006 The site is located approximately 3km from the Nottingham s city centre and is bounded to the north by the University buildings, railway... boundary 18 make Jubilee Campus Expansion Historic context May 2006 The historic development of the site has been greatly influenced by Raleigh, one of the great British manufacturing names Until the 1930s the entire site was predominantly of agricultural use The road which was to become Triumph Road formed one of the boundaries to Wollaton Park There has been underground mining on three seams of coal... consider the options for a number of massing and landscape options to explore how the design could best respond to the site and context Massing model - looking south along Triumph Road Massing model - International House, The Amenity Building and The Gateway Building (head) looking west 26 make Jubilee Campus Expansion Design evolution: the buildings May 2006 The design studies examined the configuration,... employed 470 people in 2001 and closed at the end of 2002 with the loss of nearly 300 jobs In 1999 Hopkins Architects were commissioned by the University to masterplan the Jubilee Campus, establishing a precedent for architecture of the highest quality This masterplan has subsequently been adopted by the City Council as the Jubilee Campus Development Brief The Make masterplan uses this Development Brief... straddles Triumph Road to physically and symbolically link the two halves of the campus The structure will mark the heart of the campus, symbolising the innovation and expertise the University nurtures A dynamic circular form and a cladding system of matt silver shingles identify this building’s unique use within the Jubilee Campus, while mirroring the materials used in the existing surrounding buildings... the Jubilee Campus to the west Triumph Road bisects the site running north - south The site has an area of 75,000m2 The proposals also include the re-alingment of Triumph Road Future phases of work will also be involved with the widening of the River Leen, which does not form part of this application At present the site is largely vacant except for the single storey Clearway buildings to the west of . University of Nottingham Jubilee Campus Expansion Design Statement May 2006 2 make Jubilee Campus Expansion May 2006 Contact information University. analysis Aerial view of site Historic context Surrounding development 03 Evolution 23 Design evolution: the masterplan Design evolution: the buildings 04 Masterplan 29 Proposed development The masterplan 05. class="bi x0 y0 w0 h1" alt="" 01 Introduction