The project teams’ exemplary ‘adapt and reuse’ approach to being environmentally-friendly was also celebrated with the building’s Sustainability award win, with the judges acknowledging improvements to the façade as being particularly successful due to their ability to reduce heat loss by around 80 per cent. “The refurbishment of the façade on this outstanding adaptive reuse project is particularly successful, combining sensitive repairs and reuse of the primary framing and curtain walling channels.” – Ingrid Petit, Associate at Feilden Fowles ArchitectsĪlso winning the Education Building award further cemented the project teams’ achievements and their forward-thinking approach to reuse was again commended by the judges, as was the ‘sophisticated yet sensitive upgrade of the existing façade and glazing systems’. “This exceptional and inspiring adaptive reuse project illustrates how the industry has evolved to meet contemporary performance requirements, while maintaining the original aesthetic intent.” – Carol Patterson, Office for Metropolitan Architecture UK Director When announcing the Locksbrook Campus project between Grimshaw Architects, Structura and Bath Spa University as the Overall Winner, the judges made the following comments: In their assessment of all entries, the judges focused on four key criteria: creativity, innovation, technical skill and creative collaboration. Now in their 10th year, the Schüco Excellence Awards attract a broad range of high-calibre projects from practices both large and small. Winning three Schüco Excellence Awards serves as fitting recognition of the collaboration between Grimshaw Architects and specialist façade contractor, Structura, in transforming the building into an exceptional example of a modern educational establishment – one that inspires the delivery and learning of degrees such as BA (Hons) Architecture and BA (Hons) Interior Design. Today, the building proudly stands as an innovative, open plan space redesigned to meet 21st century environmental standards, with technical workshops surrounded by flexible studio spaces and large social areas for students, staff and visitors. Following a period of remodelling and refurbishment by Grimshaw Architects, the building was transformed into Bath Spa’s Locksbrook Campus and was formally opened in 2020. The Grade II listed building designed by Sir Nicholas Grimshaw in 1976 was formerly the Herman Miller factory and was bought by the University in 2016. Bath Spa University’s Locksbrook Campus – home to its Bath School of Art, Film and Media, and Bath School of Design – has scored a hat-trick taking home the ‘Overall Winner’, ‘Education Winner’ and ‘Sustainability Winner’ accolades at this year’s prestigious Schüco Excellence Awards.
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