Student Forum, Newcastle University

Southern Green Limited

• Define a comprehensive vision for the proposed new square• Conceive an innovative plan for the square, derived from the activities that will take place, toprovide an uplifting experience for staff, students and visitors• Create a unique atmosphere for the proposed square, but extending the ambiance of the OldQuad, providing vitality and dynamism at the heart of the campus• Integrate art, architecture and landscape using high quality materials and refined craftsmanship• The new square should be fully accessible• Provide a space that works for both night-time and daytime activities• Consider the space in relation to the concept of ‘Internationalism’• Demonstrate exemplary sustainable design”

Overview

Location

Location 

Newcastle upon Tyne

Category

Brownfield site

Landscape Architect

Southern Green Limited

Client

Newcastle University

Brief

The project required the demolition of the old Museum of Antiquities Building, to create a large openspace for the creation of a new public square at the heart of the University Campus. The space wasdesigned to be unique, exciting and innovative, with the intention of becoming an extension of thedjacent Student Union facility, and a memorable landmark space within the University Campus

Awards

Newcastle upon Tyne

Details

Project Team

Newcastle University (Client)Southern Green Ltd (Lead Consultant, Project Manager and Landscape Architect)Mosedale Gillatt Architects (Conservation Architect)Atkins (Mechanical and Electrical Engineering)Halcrow (Structural and Civil Engineering)Gardiner&Theobald (Quantity Surveyor)E3 (Ecology)Southern Consulting (Environmental Consulting)Newcastle City Council (Contractor)

Local planning authority or government body

Year Completed

Project Size

Technical's

Planting

Materials

Timber benches, tables and corten steel armchair seats.existing copings in adjacent Courtyard -anti skateboard measures solid sandstone laptop tables, Coreten steel individual armchair seats, illuminated benches

Contractors 

Southern Green Limited

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Location

Newcastle upon Tyne

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