Newton and Arkwright Building, Nottingham Trent University Building, Architect, Development

Newton and Arkwright Building, Nottingham University

New Architecture in East Midlands design by Hopkins Architects, England, UK

19 May 2011

Design: Hopkins Architects Partnership

RIBA Award winner, 19 May 2011

Newton and Arkwright Building, Nottingham University
photo : Martine Hamilton Knight

Newton and Arkwright Building, Nottingham Trent University

The project involves the skilful renovation of two existing historic buildings to create a contemporary university facility. Entry to the ground floor is controlled from four axial points which lead to a top-lit central space between the two buildings making a complex series of spaces easily understandable and accessible.

Newton and Arkwright Building, Nottingham University
photograph : Martine Hamilton Knight

The quality of light offers a pleasant environment for multi-functional break out spaces, relaxation and work areas appropriate to the learning environment. Glazed internal partitions create a sense of transparency and interest in the classroom environment.

The transition between new and old is seamless. The restoration work aimed to re-use as much of the building fabric as possible, exposing ceilings, facades and internal elevations that had been obscured for years.

Newton and Arkwright Building, Nottingham University
photo : Martine Hamilton Knight

Newton and Arkwright Buildings Nottingham – Building Information

Title: Newton and Arkwright Buildings, Nottingham Trent University
Location: Goldsmith Street, Nottingham
Architect: Hopkins Architects Partnership
Client: Nottingham Trent University
Contractor: Bowmer & Kirkland
Structural Engineer: ARUP
Services Engineer: ARUP

Newton and Arkwright Building, Nottingham University
image : Martine Hamilton Knight

Contract Value: £90m
Date of completion: Mar 2010
Gross internal area: 31,183 sqm

Michael Hopkins of Hopkins Architects

RIBA Awards

Location: Goldsmith Street, Nottingham, Midlands, central England, UK

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