Stimulates interdisciplinary collaboration
RIBA West Midlands Award winner 2021
Sheppard Robson for Birmingham City University
Contract value: £37.4m
GIA: 10,437m2
Cost per m2: £3,587
City South Phase 3 is a mixed scheme incorporating the faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences. A new10,000m2 block links via a converted courtyard to the existing Seacole Building, which is partially remodelled. This single academic environment stimulates interdisciplinary collaboration and research, providing labs, general teaching and social learning areas, a lecture theatre and offices. Other facilities include a sports hall, therapy rooms, fitness suites and teacher training accommodation.