Vinci was won a 拢16m contract for the design and construction of a five-storey teaching facility at the University of Bath
The General Teaching Accommodation (GTA) building will include a range of learning facilities, including group lecture rooms, two 350-space lectures theatres, and social spaces.
Glass walls spanning three storeys will provide high levels of natural light into a five-storey high circulation space. A 鈥榮kywalk鈥� bridge will also connect the building with the main campus parade.
Once completed, the 8,000m2 building will double the number of large scale lecture theatres on campus, allowing up to 2,000 students to use the building at any one time.
The contract is part of the University Masterplan which provides a framework for the development of the campus until 2026.
Completion is due in September 2013 with an opening date set for the following October.
Steve Vorres, Vinci Construction UK regional director, said: 鈥淲e are delighted to have been appointed by the University of Bath to deliver the new GTA building which forms part of the University鈥檚 three year major capital works investment programme.
鈥淭his scheme will provide an exemplar teaching facility for the University鈥檚 staff and growing student population and we are extremely proud to be part of its construction and legacy. The GTA project award continues the region鈥檚 recent successes of working with University clients. These relationships form an essential part of our key account strategy and stand us in good stead for our future pipeline鈥�.
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