Engineering Two

Architects Impression of the new Engineering Building
Architects impression of the Engineering Two building from the Spine approach.

A prestigious School of Engineering

Following great success in recent years, the Engineering Department has undergone an ambitious journey to transform the Department into a prestigious School of Engineering, attracting an increasingly diverse cohort of students and new expert staff to support teaching and research at a global level.

Together with the expansion of facilities, the department has recruited new staff to support the growing demand from students and industry alike due to the continued success of the department, which is highly raked in university league tables.

The future in the making

Engineering as an industry, thanks to the innovation it brings, is set to become the foundation for the UK's economy and prosperity. The investment into the expansion of the Engineering Department, in the shape of new purpose-built facilities, is exciting for the University.

2900+ square metres of specialist space

The 2900 square metre new build features three floors of dedicated teaching space and specialist laboratories. It also features a Distillation Column, Material Characterisation Laboratory and a 3D Lecture Theatre, enabling Engineering students to view detailed models in three dimensions. The first facility of its kind on campus.

Accessible by design

In line with the University’s minimum standard specification, the facilities within the building are fully accessible, fitted with all the essential facilities including hearing loops, adjustable furniture layouts and accessible toilet facilities throughout the building, accessible by lift.

Prime location

Located next to the existing RIBA award-winning Engineering building on South Campus, the main entrance can be accessed from the Spine and from Farrer Avenue. The building has raised the visibility of the Department from the perimeter road on campus, sitting between the newly opened LUMS West Pavilion and Lancaster Environment Centre.

Getting the right attention

The new facilities have strengthened the Department’s appeal to highly reputable academic staff from around the world.

Sustainable planning

As part of the project, existing space within the Science and Technology building was repurposed to reduce carbon emissions generated by construction works. Space within the building has been remodelled to accommodate dedicated academic offices and space for PhD research.

Architects impression of the Engineering Two building.

Lancaster by design

The Engineering Two building features a brick façade, inspired by Lancashire’s local industry and Heritage.

Its distinctive arches and frame drew inspiration from the Crystal Palace, built in Hyde Park in the 19th century to house the Great Exhibition. The building aims to offer a modern showcase of the latest in engineering.

Members of the Project Team pose for a photo before construction commences

Construction of Engineering 2 Building to Commence; Course set for School of Engineering.

Construction of a new Engineering Building is due to start at the end of January as part of ambitious expansion plans to transform the Department into a prestigious School of Engineering.

Architects Impression of the new Engineering Building

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