Sod cutting ceremony marks start of work on Loughborough Universitys new Design Centre
Shepherd has officially started work on Loughborough University’s new Design Centre, which was marked by the cutting of the first sod of land by Vice Chancellor Professor Shirley Pearce.
The 7,760 m² building will provide state-of-the-art facilities for the various design disciplines at the University, including the Department of Design and Technology, the Ergonomics and Safety Research Institute (ESRI), the Department of Ergonomics and the School of Art and Design (LUSAD). It will feature innovative teaching and lecture space, workshops, offices, research space, studios, computer suites, cafe and display area.
Completion is scheduled for 2011 and it is anticipated that staff will move into the building for the start of the 2011/2012 academic year.
Phil Greer, Managing Director East for Shepherd Construction, added: “We are delighted to be working with Loughborough University once again and look forward to delivering this iconic building in 2011.”