The detail

Our transformation of the School of Mathematical Sciences Building has created the space needed for the School “to thrive as a top mathematics department”. Beginning in January 2018, our programme started with the excavation and groundworks to form a basement level extension to the north elevation that made way for the new social space area. Subsequently, we removed all of the retained building’s windows, before making structural alterations and improvements to prior works that had been carried out since the original building’s original completion. This involved a full height extension to the central core of the building. In addition, we delivered a full interior fit-out, which included the installation of new M&E plant. Demonstrating our innovative approach, our hoist and scaffolding solution was designed and built up at first floor level. This meant we could carry out the groundwork and formation of the rear extension prior to the initial programme – leading to a reduction in back end work and the de-risk of the overall programme.