Student Forum, Newcastle University

Following a successful submission as part of a design competition, Southern Green was appointed by Newcastle University to complete the detailed design for this new public square at the heart of the university campus.

The design includes a large range of seating areas and bespoke seating types to maximise usage of the space throughout the day. The contemporary layout of low walls and planting beds enhances the natural desire lines throughout the space, maximises key views of the surrounding listed buildings and provides dynamic spaces within the square for student interaction.

The design observes the coherent campus university strategy through the use of materials and street furniture to match the surrounding areas, which also help the contemporary layout harmonise with the traditional surrounding buildings. At the heart of the space is an intimate seating area centred around three large sculptures, which combine to form one piece 'Generation' by local artist Joe Hillier.

Overview

  • Project Name

    Student Forum, Newcastle University

  • Location

    Newcastle upon Tyne

  • Category

    Public realm

  • 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

    Highly Commended LI Award 2013, Design for Small Scale Public

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)

  • Year Completed

    2013

  • Project Size

    3800m2

  • Additional Information

    https://www.landscapeinstitute.org/casestudy/student_forum_newcastle_university_/ Photograph credit: © Sally Anne Norman

Technicals

  • 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

  • Southern Green Limited

    Registered Practice - (11 - 20 Employees)
    Profile

  • Approximate Map Location

    Location

    Newcastle upon Tyne

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