Location: Leeds
Construction Value: £3.3 million

 

The 'Stage@Leeds' provides a range of facilities for the School of Performing Arts and Cultural Industries at the University of Leeds. Located on the main city campus, the new building provides a main theatre for public performances, smaller teaching theatre, full back-of-house facilities, front-of-house multi-media entrance foyer and atrium, general teaching space, faculty offices and staff areas.

 

The distinctive design concept for the building takes its inspiration from the Victorian Street patterns previously present on site and utilises a strong linear theme on the external facade. The use of dark coloured cladding, set against the adjacent glazed entrance/atrium space, works to create a sense of drama and makes a prominent architectural contribution to the campus and wider city.

 

The project was a winner at the Leeds Architecture Awards for New Building and was also short-listed for the 2008 RIBA Awards.

Location: Leeds
Construction Value: £21.5 million

Storm Jameson Court is a student halls of residence consisting of two hotel style buildings containing 457 study bedrooms, 23 of which are fully accessible all with en-suite bathroom pods. Additional facilities within the development include a large student common room, laundry, administration facilities and landscaped courtyard gardens. The University also uses these facilities for the accommodation of delegates during out-of-term conferences. This £21.5m project started on site in September 2009, and was completed in July 2010 achieving a BREEAM "very good" rating.

Client: University of Leeds

 

DLA Interiors were appointed by the University of Leeds to develop concept proposals for the relocation of the ICS Department into an unusual & partially listed building currently housing science laboratories.

The Brief was to create functional & robust spaces which would work effectively for the department while providing a contemporary feel to reflect the vibrant, fast paced media environment synonymous with the department. This formed a strong visual style which contrasted with the traditional aesthetic of the architectural envelope.

Winner Leeds Architecture Awards - New Building 2009

 

Shortlisted RIBA Awards 2008

 

Shortlisted RICS Pro Yorkshire - Design & Innovation category 2008