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University of Ulster Belfast Campus, Irish Building, Project, Photo, News, Design
University of Ulster Belfast Campus : Information
Education Development - Architecture by TODD Architects in Ireland
University of Ulster Belfast Campus
2009
TODD Architects, Belfast
The University of Ulsters Belfast Campus principally accommodates
students from within its very popular and highly respected Faculty
of Art and Design.

The campus had seen limited investment until 2004 when, to cater for
an anticipated doubling of its student population, the University
embarked upon a restructuring, refurbishment and major extension of
the existing facilities.
The University were seeking to encourage interaction and collaborative
programmes between students and staff within the differing departments,
and to breakdown the territorial approach to space, so
commonly evident in the third level sector.
The design response establishes a sense of openness, with accommodation
organized around two naturally lit atria, and a flexibility in internal
arrangement, both in terms of plan layout and shared departmental
use. In-between spaces also contribute significantly to
the new learning landscape, with for example the glazed bridge linking
the two parts of the campus, designed as a display, presentation and
casual meeting / study space.

The campus redevelopment is the most important infrastructure project
undertaken by the University since its creation in 1984. There was
a desire consequently for a piece of landmark architecture that would
re-establish its presence in the city centre, and provide a catalyst
for the urban regeneration of the Cathedral Quarter area in which
it sits. The buildings carefully articulated form, and engineered
facades of natural stone, bronze panels, glazed screens and projecting
solar shading, achieves these goals in a understated yet confident
manner.
The University is committed to improving the energy performance of
all buildings that it procures. The campus has a zero carbon energy
strategy with Tri-Generation - combined heat and power
units utilised in conjunction with an absorption chiller, coupled
with exposed concrete slabs that provides natural coolth
and engineered facades controlled under the BMS.

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