University of Roehampton Masterplan London 2008–2012

The masterplan takes its cue from Sir James Wyatt’s C18th Grove House on the site and formalises the campus as a series of precincts and gardens. It incorporates a new library, dance school, sports facilities, student services and accommodation.

Image 1

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    Aerial view of the Roehampton Lane Campus with new buildings modeled in dark wood
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    Model seen from East shows the new development centred on Digby Stuart College
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    The Roehampton Lane Campus - the three contiguous colleges of Froebel, Digby Stuart and Southlands
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    Our Roehampton Lane Campus masterplan unites the three historic colleges
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    The sketch illustrates how the physical properties of Froebel college centred on Wyatt's grade II listed Grove House and historic gardens could inform the wider campus
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    Aerial view of Digby Stuart College showing a new tree-lined pedestrian spine with the new library to the west (top) and new mixed-use student residences, student services and retail - to the East (bottom)
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    Aerial view looking east - Froebel and Digby Stuart Campuses
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    The library and mixed use building in the foreground form a backdrop to the new entrances to the university and re-frame the garden and lake. The Grade II* Alton West Estate slab blocks are visible in the distance

Technical

  • Appointment: 2008
  • Construction start: 2012
  • Area: 47,875m2
  • Budget: £50m
  • Client: University of Roehampton
  • Quantity Surveyor: Bernard William Associates
  • Landscape Architect: Gross Max
  • Planning Consultant: Boyer Planning
  • Heritage Consultant: Urban Counsel

Bibliography

  • ‘Planning: Competitive Edge’, in: Architecture Today Oct 12 (October 2012), pp.48–49
  • ‘We're arguing for a more timeless way of building to create gravitas’, in: BD Reviews (December 2010), pp.10–11
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