Annual Report on Widening Participation and Outreach (WP&O) | 2013–14
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152-158 Strand
Quadrangle Engineering Redevelopment
KCL retains a significant proportion of heritage estate in significant London locations and an example of this is its premises on the Strand. Whilst small in scale, this preservation project was important in the context of our obligations to assets with listed status. Specialist heritage subcontractors were appointed to repair the existing external fabric at no.152 Strand and the existing timber pilasters and stone shopfronts to ensure that these areas can be reutilised in the future, the materials and methodology to undertake these works were approved by both Westminster City Council and a Heritage Consultant to ensure that the works were in accordance with the requirements for Grade II Listed Buildings.
As a key part of the transformative initiatives of Vision 2029, King’s sought to further develop world- class Engineering on its Strand Campus, in both research and education. The vision was to launch a new engineering programme fit for the 21st Century, to leverage our interdisciplinary links to deliver distinc - tive taught programmes, and to establish new, innovative, value-adding research themes and partner - ships. As well as enabling the delivery of new engineering teaching programmes in exciting and innova - tive ways. The project will provide significant additional benefits to the Strand campus such as; upgrading essential campus infrastructure including drainage and chilled water systems, resurfacing the Quad (which will vastly improve the Strand campus aesthetics and accessibility) and rebuilding the King’s building steps. A project of this scale and importance will have far reaching positive impacts for everyone on campus, offering a vibrant and exciting public realm for multiple uses and lifting the quality of the Strand campus estate. In support of this initiative, designs have been developed to re-establish teaching, and bring back into operation 3,000m2 of previously disused space, within levels -1 and -2 of the Quadrangle building at the Strand campus to deliver an Engineering degree programme. The scheme will include public realm, maintenance, structural and building fabric enhancements, including the replacement of the external quad surface, to ensure the integrity of the building structure. Plus, campus infrastructure upgrades to drainage and chilled water systems as required to facilitate the development. The budget also covers the delivery of circa 600m2 of new academic research space located in the to be refurbished space in the South West Block of the King’s Building. Delivery of all aspects of this pro - gramme of works is scheduled for occupation and use in September 2022. Progress has remained positive despite the impact of Covid-19 and Brexit putting pressure on the con - struction industry through the availability of materials and price increases, plus a shortage of skilled labour due to restrictions in the movements of people internationally.
Upgrades to Honor Oak Park facilities In conjunction with King’s Sport, upgrades have taken place to the facilities at Honor Oak Park. Resurfacing works of the hockey pitch now provide a blue sand filled Class 1 Hockey Pitch meeting the FIH Certification. The facility also now provides new spectator area, with new dugouts enabling the spectators to enjoy the game with ease. Floodlights on both Pitches at Honor Oak park have also been upgraded from Metal Halide Floodlights to LED floodlights designed and manufactured by Gigatera. These LED floodlights provide an improvement in efficiency, carbon reduction and spill control, while maintaining the same level of LUX levels on the pitch.
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