A year later ARU expanded their presence at the Republic campus by also taking the 4th Floor. Navigation through the building was an important element of the project and in order to create a more intuitive layout, it was decided to through the slab with a new internal staircase. This opened a new circulation route through the building and took pressure away from high footfall zones.
Acoustic baffles and dividers are situated throughout the floors to reduce noise transfer and create areas better suited to quiet working.
In order for the space to accommodate the student numbers required, the design needed to encompass a significant increase in fresh-air, cooling, and in the number of toilets. The fire strategy for the building was also challenged and capacity was borrowed from other floors to enable a final occupation density of 1:3.
The final design is a modern environment filled with a variety of workspaces. High benches and soft seating promote collaborative project work, while new individual booths and quiet areas offer space for concentration.
Project Details
London
- Feasibility studies
- Project Management
- Cost Consolidation
- Tender Management
- Client
Anglia Ruskin University - Date
2023 - Info
31,000sqft
