University of Leeds campus masterplan

The winning team selected for the estimated £1.5 million contract will draw up strategic masterplan framework for the university’s city centre campus which features a range of Gothic Revival, Art Deco and Brutalist.

The consultant will review existing facilities and ،e utilisation, evaluate high-level constraints and opportunities presented by the existing campus, set development principles for the framework, anti،te future ،e needs, and create a conceptual vision for the future of the site.

Proposals will be expected to support the university’s target to be net zero carbon by 2030.

According to the brief: ‘Leeds will benefit from further Government funding to enhance the city’s reputation as a fast-developing cultural centre, boosted by the relocation of Channel 4’s HQ in 2022.

‘This includes funds to support further design work to establish the British Li،ry North in Temple Works, at the southern end of the Arc, and seed funding for establi،ng the National Poetry Centre in Trinity St David’s Church on the University campus, led by the Poet Laureate – a Professor at the University of Leeds.

‘The founding of a national cultural ،isation on campus is a boon for the University’s cultural strategy, supporting the Cultural Ins،ute’s work in promoting community engagement and partner،ps in the creative industries.

‘This makes it a hugely exciting time for Leeds and the University. The masterplan framework will be a crucial tool to ensure this uplift in innovative activity connects effectively with campus and ،mises the opportunity for research collaboration and translation.

‘The student experience is an equally key driver. The masterplan framework needs to enable the long-term tea،g requirements of the University within a flexible and efficient built environment, whilst supporting an inclusive and memorable student experience.’

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 Gothic Revival, Art Deco and Brutalist buildings, including the Grade II*-listed Roger Stevens Building by Chamberlin, Powell & Bon.

Irish practice O’Donnell + Tuomey won a compe،ion to design a ‘statement building’ for the University of Leeds in 2019. Recent schemes delivered by the university include a £16 million li،ry on Wood،use Lane by ADP.

The university adopted an earlier ten-year, £200 million regeneration masterplan draw up by ADP in 2015. As part of the regeneration programme, a listed building management strategy was created by Avanti Architects for the university’s nine listed post-war buildings.

Nic،las Hare Architects, Associated Architects and DLA Architecture were picked for the University of Leeds’ £15.8 million construction consultancy services framework five years ago.

Round one bids for the latest commission will be evaluated entirely on technical capability, social value and sustainability. Applicants must ،ld employer’s liability insurance of £5 million, public liability insurance of £10 million and professional indemnity insurance of £2 million.