Oxford Brookes University to get new sustainable spaces

Willmott Dixon has been chosen by Oxford Brookes University to deliver two new buildings on its Headington Hill campus, which will provide cutting-edge, sustainable spaces for students, staff, researchers, partners and the wider community.

Procured using the Southern Construction Framework (SCF), the new buildings within a Grade II listed estate will house a new teaching block and faculty offices, alongside an engineering building, all designed to transform science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) and creative activities on the campus.

Designed by ADP Architecture, the buildings will provide a new home for the Faculty of Technology, Design and Environment to deliver its vision of making and thinking through collaboration and colocation.

A social core at the heart of the three-storey teaching building will facilitate informal learning, encourage engagement and promote wellbeing. Alongside this, the purpose-built engineering workshop is designed to sit respectfully within the parkland conservation area of Headington Hill.

Jerry Woods, Director of Estates and Campus Services at Oxford Brookes University, said: “We are pleased Willmott Dixon has commenced work on two inspirational buildings for our Headington Campus. The new state-of-the-art labs, workshops, and teaching and social learning spaces will be transformational.

“Together, the new teaching and workshop buildings will help our students, staff and researchers to flourish, boost local collaboration and meet the needs of business.”