2 A building that is welcoming to staff, students and the community
Functional needs
• Spaces are physically accessible to all
• Designed with safety and security in mind, supporting extended access hours
• Inviting social spaces to interact with good acoustics - not cavernous and not warrens
Aesthetic vision
• Places that feel dynamic and creative, encourage inclusivity and are designed to welcome people from diverse backgrounds and genders
• Carefully selected lighting and colour palettes that are suited to neurodiverse people
Built form
• Law reception – important for student experience and retention (individual connection and friendly faces)
• Parents’ room and quiet room
• End of trip facilities (showers, lockers, secure bike storage)
“There were people of all backgrounds and abilities represented, open communal spaces, places filled with trees and nature where classes and meetings took place. A common lunch hour so all could share food. Shared kitchens, rituals, a buzz of collectivism and inclusion. People in wheel - chairs, signs written in many languages, a feel of a global village.”
Contemporary gathering spaces to connect with industry and the community
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