The new structure provides a dynamic, splayed frontage which acknowledges the existing structural grid and draws the eye through to the central atrium. The cafe and bar terrace will provide a strong relationship between the building and the plaza.

Central Atrium
The key to the flexibility of the new Students’ Union building is the new atrium, formed by the internalisation, extension and refit of the existing external courtyard space. As well as providing an acoustic buffer and clear circulation route between surrounding bar areas, the atrium provides a vibrant ‘heart’ to the the building; during the day the rooflit space provides seating for students and staff served by a cafe and juice bar. At night, bars spill out into the seating zones around the space, and form a large foyer to the nightclub at the back of the building.

Nightclub Extension
An extension to the rear of the building is formed of strong, simple volumes which also respond to the structure of the existing building; a new double-height stage is contained within a chamfered horse-shoe wall which also provides an external terrace to the expanded ‘Graduate’ pub above.

Client University of Warwick
Completion 2009
Cost £1m
Contract Type JCT.2005

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