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A team led by Prior + Partners \u2013 featuring AHMM, branding agency DNCO<\/a>, engineers Alan Baxter<\/a>, Expedition, Gardiner & Theobald, Evolve Digital Workplaces, Kate McLaren Design, re-form landscape architecture and Civic Engineers \u2013 has been selected for the commission.<\/p>\n

The appointment follows a six-month, three-stage competitive public procurement process, which attracted a longlist of 54 applicants. The winning team will draw up a strategic masterplan framework for the university\u2019s city-centre campus, which features a range of Gothic Revival, Art Deco and Brutalist architecture.<\/p>\n

The 18-month study will review existing facilities and space utilisation, evaluate high-level constraints and opportunities presented by the existing campus, set development principles for the framework, anticipate future space needs and create a conceptual vision for the future of the site.<\/p>\n

Key aims include enhancing the physical environment of the university\u2019s 40ha main campus to deliver a \u2018more compelling student experience, and support the University\u2019s active role in the cultural and social capital and economic growth of the wider city and region\u2019.<\/p>\n

Jen Wilson \u2013 director of masterplanning, asset management and sustainability at the University of Leeds \u2013 said: \u2018Reimagining our campus will deliver long-term change that will benefit the university and wider city. But, most importantly, it is about creating a welcoming campus that supports the needs of students for years to come, invoking a sense of belonging and opportunity.<\/p>\n

\u2018We\u2019re excited to be working with Prior + Partners, who bring a wealth of experience and creativity to the project.\u2019<\/p>\n

Elise Baudon, director of masterplanning at Prior + Partners, said: \u2018As placemakers, we\u2019re inspired by the fundamental role of universities in underpinning the identity of their home cities, helping to create dynamic economies, stronger communities and better futures.<\/p>\n

\u2018In the case of Leeds, our enthusiasm is only made greater by the many opportunities and assets this historic university and city has to offer.\u2019<\/p>\n

The University of Leeds is the fifth largest university in the UK, with around 33,300 students. Its main 40ha campus features a variety of buildings, including the Grade II*-listed Roger Stevens Building by Chamberlin, Powell & Bon.<\/p>\n

Irish practice O\u2019Donnell + Tuomey won a competition to design a \u2018statement building\u2019<\/a> for the University of Leeds in 2019. Recent schemes delivered by the university include a \u00a316 million library on Woodhouse Lane by ADP<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The university adopted an earlier 10-year, \u00a3200 million regeneration masterplan<\/a> draw up by ADP in 2015. As part of the regeneration programme, a listed building management strategy<\/a> was created by Avanti Architects for the university\u2019s nine listed post-war buildings.<\/p>\n

Nicholas Hare Architects, Associated Architects and DLA Architecture were picked for the University of Leeds\u2019 \u00a315.8 million construction consultancy services framework<\/a> five years ago.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A team led by Prior + Partners \u2013 featuring AHMM, branding agency DNCO, engineers Alan Baxter, Expedition, Gardiner & Theobald, Evolve Digital Workplaces, Kate McLaren Design, re-form landscape architecture and Civic Engineers \u2013 has been selected for the commission. 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