Architects impression of the Lecture Theatre from the North Spine on Bailrigg Campus

400 Seat Lecture Theatre

As part of Lancaster University’s growth strategy and in response to feedback from staff and students, the University is investing £4.7m in a new purpose-built, 400-seat lecture theatre.

Complimenting the surroundings


The state-of-the art facility will be set back from the Spine, connecting to the FASS building on North campus. With a capacity of 400 seats, the lecture theatre will become the largest on campus, easing the demand on other teaching facilities and doubling-up as space to host large-scale conferences.

As part of the scheme, the South elevation of the FASS building will be refurbished, replacing the windows to the south facing offices and creating a new entrance in to the building.

image of a student consultation event

Design by Consultation

JM Architects have worked with the University’s Estates Development team to develop designs for the new cutting-edge facility. Consultation took place with representatives from the Student’s Union, academic and departmental staff, students, and the Lancaster Conferences+ team to explore ideas on the layout, look and feel, and types of furniture and equipment that the space may need.

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Internal image of the Lecture Theatre seating arrangements.

Construction of new Lecture Theatre completes

The Margaret Fell Lecture Theatre on North Campus has been handed over to the University, marking the completion of the £5M construction project.
Aerial Photo of the construction site

400 Seat Lecture Theatre Takes Shape

As the steel frame is erected, contractors prepare to expand their construction site, ready to start work on the external walls of the building.
Architects impression of the new Lectutre Theatre on North campus

Construction is underway of a £4.7M Lecture Theatre.

H. H. Smith & Sons are the appointed main contractor and will commence site set-up works from 4th November. 
Architects impression of the new lecture theatre

400 seat lecture theatre to become latest investment in teaching space at Lancaster

As part of Lancaster University’s growth strategy and in response to feedback from staff and students, the University is investing £4.7m in a new purpose-built, 400-seat lecture theatre.

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