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F U T U R E
D E S I G N Q U A L I T Y I N U N I V E R S I T Y B U I L D I N G S
C A M P U S
Edited by I A N T A Y L O R
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CONTENTS
Foreword vi The Higher Education
Design Quality Forum ix
Acknowledgements
& Dedication viii Author biographies x
Introduction xiv
1CONTEXT
and MASTERPLANNING 1
Opinion – Context 3
Tom Kvan
Masterplanning 11
Rupert Cook and Philip E. Ogden
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SPACES 23
Opinion – Teaching and Student Centres 46
Learning Spaces 25
Research and Laboratories 48
Jonas Nordquist
Creative Design Studios 52
Changing Spaces 29
Innovation and
Heidi Corbet, Ian Caldwell and
Incubator Services 58
Ian Goodfellow with Michael Riebel
and Oliver Milton Academic Workplaces 66
Teaching: Flat Rooms and Student Housing 70
Lecture Theatres 38
Community Spaces 76
Learning: Libraries and Hubs 42
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3BRIEFING, DESIGN
and CONSTRUCTION 81
Opinion - Briefing to occupation: Briefing and Design
London Centre for for Sustainability 95
Nanotechnology 83 Andy Ford
Gabriel Aeppli
Design, Construction
Rethinking the Design Process 89 and Handover 105
Fiona Duggan Ian Taylor
4VALUE
and PERFORMANCE 113
Opinion - Value 115 CASE STUDIES 145
Julian Robinson
Melbourne School of Design 146
Building Performance 117 Tom Kvan
Joanna Eley
New Learning Spaces at Karolinska
Academic Performance 127 Institutet and the Karolinska
Kenn Fisher University Hospital in Sweden 152
Jonas Nordquist
Technical Performance 129
Mike Entwisle Interfaces and Territories: Blurring
the boundaries, ownership,
management and inclusion 158
Eleanor Magennis
Saw Swee Hock Student Centre,
LSE 162
Julian Robinson
References 168
Bibliography 172
Image credits 174
Index 175
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FOREWORD
Universities exist both to create and The central argument of this book is First, although most universities have
to disseminate knowledge, playing that the physical space of the university evolved into a mix of architectural styles
a major role in innovation and in and the quality of design of that space and approaches as they have expanded,
the transmission of ideas from one matter. They matter for the student most do have a legacy of previous, often
generation to another. The modern experience of teaching and learning, for ambitious, masterplans. The best of
university takes many forms, with the effective pursuit of research and for these, and not least some of the oldest,
considerable contrasts in history, institutional reputation. The present reflect a clear conception of what a
size and location, and in the balance built environment of most universities university is for, both pedagogically
between teaching, learning and shows the extent of the challenge and socially. This book shows how
research. Universities play a major of planning space effectively: heroic masterplanning remains relevant to the
role within their local communities in successes sit alongside occasional modern university and, in a climate of
education, in their contribution to the failures, both aesthetic and functional. often rapid change and growth, how
economy and in generating a sense The purpose of this book is to try to difficult it can be to make a masterplan
of pride and engagement. The built show: supple enough to endure.
environment can include museums and Second, flexibility and sustainability
•
why good design matters
art galleries, theatres and concert halls, need to be built in to projects as
•
how best it can be encouraged
as well as research laboratories, libraries approaches to research and teaching
and procured, and
and lecture halls. Most institutions evolve. This might involve creating new,
•
how experience can be shared.
have national significance and a large or adapting existing, space to suit large,
number both operate and compete at an A number of themes emerge as often collaborative, scientific research
international level. particularly important. projects of international impact; creating
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specific spaces for expanding disciplines, buildings that enhance their reputation. Quality Forum (HEDQF) and the Royal
such as Drama or Film Studies, and Many of the leading architects in each Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and
understanding how the modern student generation, and perhaps most of all I would like to thank the latter on behalf
learns in spaces where the pedagogical today, have been involved in university of the members of the former for helping
and the social overlap and sustain each design, often producing striking and us to bring the book to fruition. Particular
other. The specific issue of adapting innovative buildings. thanks are also due to Ian Taylor and his
historic buildings of high quality is Finally, the book draws out some of colleagues for coordinating this volume
implicit in a number of chapters in this the ‘nuts and bolts’ issues of ensuring with such skill, care and good humour.
book. Central also to the provision of adequate budgets, value for money I hope it proves an enjoyable, informative
space for the modern university is an and utility, including methodologies and provocative read.
understanding of the virtual world for learning from buildings in use.
and of the scrambling of distinctions Universities in many countries have
between home and institutional spaces expanded greatly over recent decades,
for discovery and learning. A small but with massive investment in the
important aspect here is the continuing physical infrastructure.
role of the university to provide This volume exemplifies the themes
residential accommodation and how above, and others, by drawing on a wide
this fits into a modern conception of range of case studies from different
higher education. higher education systems. It also
Third, is the aesthetic – where represents a very welcome collaboration
universities have long sought to create between the Higher Education Design
Professor Philip E. Ogden
Queen Mary University of London
Chair, Higher Education Design Quality Forum
June 2016
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
& DEDICATION
I wish to thank Feilden Clegg Bradley professions and contractors involved in the authors, photographers and RIBA
Studios and the HEDQF for supporting the creation of the physical estate for Publishing and Joe Jack Williams and
the creation of this book, which I dedicate learning and research. I hope that the David Hawkins for contributions to Parts
to the memory of Richard Feilden, ideas exchanged here can reach a wide 3 and 4.
co-founder of FCB Studios. Richard was audience, and that the HEDQF can extend
a moving force behind the creation of its efforts to share knowledge across all I would like to thank Sarah Busby,
the HEDQF in the 1990s when he brought parts of the UK, Europe and internationally, Elizabeth Webster, Richard Blackburn
together clients and architects in a bid to at a time when there are political shifts and Steven Cross at RIBA Publishing for
gain a better understanding of each away from integration. There is an their expertise in creating this book, and
other’s needs, and was Chairman from ever-increasing need for collaboration: in particular Heidi Corbet and Michael
1995–2000. With the HEDQF now both between universities internationally, Riebel for their work in co-editing
constituted as an independent charity, I and between universities and their Section 2/Changing Spaces, and all
hope that the book will help its work local communities. the authors for their enthusiasm and
furthering the spirit of co-operation and Within FCB Studios I would like to skill in presenting their thoughts and
learning between universities, thank Claire Hender for her liaison with experience so eloquently.
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THE HIGHER EDUCATION
DESIGN QUALITY FORUM
HEDQF is a registered charity and both on innovation (looking forward) projects and initiatives (of which this
exists to promote high-quality design and lessons to be learned (looking book is the latest example).
in university buildings and facilities, back) from projects in terms of student The new organisation is governed
in the belief that the quality of the satisfaction, research and teaching by a board of 20 trustees, again with
estate enhances the student experience outcomes, as well as operational a balance from higher education and
of teaching and learning, the eff ective success over time. the design professionals. There are two
pursuit of research and the process Membership is open to all those in the categories of membership: Founder
of public engagement. UK and beyond with an interest in these Members who have made a substantial
The Forum pursues these aims themes and the intention is to maintain contribution to the set-up costs of the
through several means: a balance between representatives from new organisation and Ordinary Members
higher education (both academics and who pay an annual subscription.
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visits to university buildings
estates professionals) and those from Associate membership is also available
of particular interest in the
architecture, design, engineering to, for example, funding bodies, research
UK and overseas
and construction. councils or other professional bodies.
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dissemination of information
HEDQF was established around All members are encouraged to play an
on best practice and latest
20 years ago as an initiative of the active role in the Forum and to suggest
thinking through workshops,
RIBA in order to promote a stronger and organise themes for visits, debates
seminars and debates
understanding of issues aff ecting its and research. A number of off icers and
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an annual conference on
clients and to promote good design in sub-committees take particular
a specific topic.
a fast-changing sector with high public responsibility for membership, finance,
The Forum also undertakes and visibility and impact. In 2014, the Forum research, events and conferences.
publishes research relevant to decided, with the encouragement of the The Forum welcomes new members
promoting high-quality design in RIBA, to become independent, though and enquiries should be made to
higher education. Research focuses with strong support for particular [email protected]
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