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Introduction For 58 years now we have been honing our expertise in architecture for education, travel, healthcare, retail and residential. Staff in our four UK offices work nationally, really exploring and understanding project needs before bringing crafted thinking and clever creativity to bear on projects of all sizes. Our work balances form and function; technically excellent and design conscious in equal measure. But it’s also the experience of working with us that our clients talk about – we’re proud of the trust and confidence our people inspire. Through everything that 58 years has given us, those relationships and the solid, innovative architecture they’ve produced endure, feeding our love of what we do.
MISSION STATEMENT “To achieve architecture which meets the requirements of our clients and the wider community by providing a level of service which exceeds expectation and is delivered with professionalism, freshness, principled behaviour, honesty and humour by people who prefer to work for Jefferson Sheard”
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Our philosophy
Our core education team
Our philosophy and approach to the design of Education buildings is aimed at satisfying the following criteria: • The creation of interesting learning environments which satisfy the physical needs of teachers and students within a flexible framework. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail which at the same time does not create ‘over-designed’ spaces which cannot adapt to changing educational needs. • Buildings which are value for money, robust and easily and economically maintained. Jefferson Sheard Architects is committed to working closely with the client and the design team in order to ensure that these issues are properly incorporated into the building from the early design stages. • The maximum use of natural lighting and ventilation to create pleasing and healthy environments.
Phillip Pollington
Clare Ailward
Steve Whiteside
Mike Hall
Peter Matthews
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Our go-to education guy
Leadership through design
Specialist in Schools and
Higher Education
Clever and sophisticated
with over 20 years’
flair and listening.
Academies. Expertise in
specialist. Regional
design solutions for clients.
experience in the field.
Responsible for design
SEN Schools and Client
Director in charge of
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reviews.
Design Advisory.
resourcing.
Heath Denton
Andrew Houston
Nichola Solan
Josh Jackson
Stewart Swindell
Technical Director
Architectural Assistant
Interior Designer
BIM Development
Senior Technician
• Satisfying the environmental agenda and are sustainable in their basic construction and selection of materials and systems. Jefferson Sheard Architects are also experienced in many of the ‘additional’ environmental technologies including rainwater re-cycling and Photovoltaics and are able to carry out specific studies and cost benefit analyses. • Ensuring unencumbered access for all in excess of the legal requirements. Jefferson Sheard Architects has specific expertise in access issues relating to public and semi-public buildings. • Making consultation the central raft of all Education commissions. Jefferson Sheard is experienced in both assisting with and leading large scale consultations with staff, students and other stakeholders in the design of large and complex buildings. We have been successful in brokering the inevitable compromises which exist in all building scheme between the expectations of the various users. • Successful delivery of building projects on time and within client’s budgets, procured under a range of contractual options.
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design and detailing of all
masterplan and various
enabled interior spaces are
clients all things BIM.
projects at Leeds Trinity
Nichola’s signature.
Strong visualistion skills.
major education projects.
Precision and detail.
University. Calm, focussed, charming.
Chris Hunt
Jack Bowler
Ken Mwaniki
Richard Desmond
Tom Rhys Jones
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Managing Director
With us since school, now
Experience in public sector
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agricultural college project
delivery of all major
team helping to deliver key
modular construction.
school experience.
and an extensive student
schemes. Charismatic, kind
education projects.
Ambitious and enthusiastic
accommodation scheme.
and a mentor to all.
in equal measure.
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Further Education
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Further Education SUSTAINABLE & ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES CENTRE, CALDERDALE COLLEGE Value: £4.8m Client: Calderdale College Contact: Calderdale College Francis Street Halifax West Yorkshire HX1 3UZ BREEAM: Excellent The Sustainable and Environmental Technologies Centre (SETC) at Calderdale College is a state-of-the-art centre of learning for students studying, amongst other subjects, construction, engineering and plumbing, and business accommodation for local SMEs. Calderdale College had previously recognised that a major constraint upon its future progress and development was its existing building stock which no longer had the necessary flexibility in use, quality of environment or ability to project the College’s image and vision into the future. The College wanted an engaging learning environment that would enable them to maintain and enhance their record of achievement well into the 21st century, but also a building that was wholeheartedly sustainable. Jefferson Sheard’s architectural response is a BREEAM rated ‘Excellent’, future-proofed centre of construction excellence that at once serves the students’ practical needs and acts as a case study of sustainable construction in itself. Rigorous attention has been given to the sustainable design of the building. Low carbon technologies such as photovoltaics, solar water heating, rainwater harvesting, wind catcher ventilation and wind turbines enable the centre to function without having an adverse effect on the environment.
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Further Education FLEMINGATE CAMPUS & ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY CENTRE Value: Client: Contact:
£14m East Riding College East Riding College Longcroft Hall Gallows Lane Beverley East Yorkshire HU17 7DT
East Riding College’s new Beverley campus is an important element in the wider Flemingate proposal – a retail and leisure development plan that will attract significant footfall into the area. With this in mind, the College formulated a brief to create a modern facility in a single location that would act as the face of the Institution - actively promoting its community offer and proactive in the recruitment of potential students. In order to realise the College’s requirements, the design team and client team took a collaborative approach, working alongside the College and the stakeholders in the development of a concept which concentrates on the historic Beverley Minster as an inspirational focal point for students and staff, emphasising a sense of place and historic context. The internal accommodation is arranged around the three main external spaces: the central courtyard, the delivery courtyard and arrivals recess, and the large internal atrium space. The atrium space is a multi-functional hub, presenting a large, welcoming and open space to visitors whilst affording excellent views of the Minster. The ground floor to the south and east incorporates the Environmental Technology Centre. This is a customer facing unit which offers training and development in “clean” engineering subjects, interfacing with the engineering workshop retained within the development. The new Beverley Campus for East Riding College is a future-proofed, cohesive learning environment and community resource for East Riding College and the local community. The BREEAM Excellent building incorporates an Environmental Technologies Centre, flexible learning spaces and work-place learning environments for vocational study.
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Further Education South Cheshire College - Campus Development Value: £60m Client: South Cheshire College Contact: South Cheshire College Danebank Avenue Crewe Cheshire CW2 8AB South Cheshire College had a vision for a flagship building which reflects the excellence of the College - to create a welcoming campus that encourages learning by fully meeting the needs of the students and integrating the teaching of vocational skills with real life business activity alongside the ‘academic curriculum’. South Cheshire College is the largest most modern FE scheme that we have designed to date. Developed and managed by Jefferson Sheard, this scheme includes construction workshops and art studios amongst other general teaching curriculum areas, sport and leisure all combined in a single building. The concept of the College is the gathering together of learning and teaching spaces into a series of ‘clusters’, each of a distinct vocational character. The ‘clusters’ are then distributed along the curved glass atrium by way of activity / function. For example the theatre cluster is near the main entrance of the campus due to its public facing nature, the other clusters then lead round from creative arts to construction and engineering to the large sports hall in the centre. Towards the rear of the building are the ‘quieter’ more private teaching clusters and the Learning Resource Centre. The campus has been designed to be as environmentally sustainable and as carbon neutral as reasonably and realistically achievable. The College has been awarded a BREEAM ‘very good’ certificate, this has been achieved through maximising the potential of the site and creating environmental benefits - both in terms of energy efficiency and conservation of natural resources. The College incorporates many sustainable measures and renewable technologies to ensure that the carbon footprint is lower than current Building Regulation minimum standards.
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Further Education South Cheshire College - Campus Development Value: £60m Client: South Cheshire College Contact: South Cheshire College Danebank Avenue Crewe Cheshire CW2 8AB
The designs for South Cheshire College have been heralded by the CABE representative as: “Creating the leading FE institution in the United Kingdom”. Students have been provided with state of the art teaching and learning areas, indoor and outdoor social spaces and wireless networking which means they can log on to the College’s computer network, virtually at any place at any time. “A lot of hard work has gone into the project but the campus has been completed on time and we are absolutely delighted with the final outcome. The College now offers one of the finest further education buildings in the country, at the heart of the community, and will serve generations of learners in Crewe, Nantwich and beyond for many years to come. These facilities can only enhance the quality of teaching and learning that we provide at South Cheshire College and help students to achieve their goals and aspirations while they are with us.” - Mr Peter Swift - College Principal
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Further Education CALDERDALE COLLEGE - NEW SPORTS AND HE LEARNING FACILITIES Value: £6.0m Client: Calderdale College Contact: Calderdale College Francis Street Halifax HX1 3UZ
Jefferson Sheard worked closely with Calderdale College to deliver an exciting yet cost effective design for a new learning resource centre and sports facilities. The ‘Inspire Centre’ offers a new entrance atrium space connecting old and new facilities, teaching classrooms, sport and science laboratories and a high-tech LRC, along with brand new sports facilities including a sports hall with fitness suite, dance studio and a 3G allweather pitch. The centre supports students studying Sports and Public Services, Dance, Science, Animal Care & Management and Horticulture. The pitch and sports hall are open to the community for bookings at evenings and weekends. The design also includes the refurbishment of the PWC Entrance, Reception and refectory spaces, and incorporates a new canopy to the PWC building entrance. The development has been funded by the College with SFA support and the building design has been developed to include environmentally aware and low carbon technologies. Some of the sustainable features that the College uses are: natural ventilation; air source heat pumps; “windcatcher” technology; reuse of existing materials and energy monitoring. “Learners have been coming in... and looking around in amazement” “The Inspire Centre certainly has the wow factor and it is a fantastic learning environment which Calderdale can be truly proud of...”
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Further Education EAST DURHAM COLLEGE - Howletch Centre Redevelopment Value: Client: Contact:
£21m East Durham College East Durham College Burnhope Way Peterlee, Co. Durham, SR8 1NU
East Durham and Houghall Community College embarked upon exciting plans to totally transform the future of education in East Durham with a complete new building programme – designed and now completed by Jefferson Sheard . The College originally operated on two campuses within Peterlee, the new college building was designed to merge the two separate areas into one fantastic new state-of-the-art campus at the Howletch location. Student learning was not adversely affected as they remained within the existing premises, whilst the new campus was being built. The new complex is now considered to be a modern purpose-built further education facility in the Region, containing provision for construction, food and leisure, performing arts, humanities, sciences and a sports academy. “The main new building was completed on time and within budget. Jefferson Sheard delivered the project from their Sheffield office and we found the lead architect together with his assistant and other support staff delivered a committed and responsive service throughout the design, development and build process.” -Andrew Lockwood, Deputy Principal, East Durham College
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Further Education ST MARY’S WALK CAMPUS, BRIDLINGTON Value: Client: Contact:
£10m East Riding College East Riding College Longcroft Hall Gallows Lane Beverley East Yorkshire HU17 7DT
Jefferson Sheard was commissioned by The East Riding College as Lead Designer for its new St Mary’s Walk Campus in Bridlington. The new campus is a stunning building which has taken into consideration the ‘green’ credentials that make it one of the most environmentally friendly buildings in East Yorkshire. The new systems provide greater efficiencies that will last for generations; these include ‘rain water harvesting’, ‘ground source heating’, ‘natural ventilation’ and ‘light/movement sensors’ etc. The College, which has recently opened its doors to its students, houses general teaching facilities which include top-of-the-range learning environments with the latest in teaching technology, from science laboratories to commercial areas like hair and beauty salons and workshops for construction and engineering. The scheme, a sweeping s-shaped building, rationalised the existing College space and provides a distinctive new entrance and new building to attract students to the College. “The new campus is a tremendous asset to the College and Bridlington. I am delighted to see it so busy with students and staff taking advantage of the new facilities.....Without doubt East Riding College now has some of the best further education facilities in the country which will have such a positive impact on enhancing the learning opportunities for our students while adding to their enjoyment of their time at the College.” -Principal Derek Branton
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Further Education SHEFFIELD COLLEGE - THE SHEFFIELD CITY COLLEGE Value: £47m Client: The Sheffield College Contact: The Sheffield College Head Office PO BOX 345 Sheffield S2 2YY
Jefferson Sheard Architects was commissioned by Sheffield College to design its new City College Campus in the City Centre of Sheffield. This prestigious scheme will include full teaching and administration facilities for tutorials, lectures and staff with integrated public leisure facilities and the latest security design features. The central feature of the new college building is a large glazed atrium that forms a secondary façade to the main teaching block. This element of the building will form a large airy circulation zone which is crossed by all routes and major spaces, therefore offering scope for the College to fully occupy and use the space as flexible learning zones and social areas. The new college building benefits from a number of key sustainable features, the most visible of which are a trio of 6kW roof mounted wind turbines. The electricity generated by these wind turbines will be particularly important in realising the College’s ambition to reduce the building’s base load. The building also incorporates 260sqm of photovoltaic cells mounted on the south facing façade, which will also contribute to the generation of clean electricity.
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Further Education SHEFFIELD COLLEGE - THE SHEFFIELD CITY COLLEGE Value: £47m Client: The Sheffield College Contact: The Sheffield College Head Office PO BOX 345 Sheffield S2 2YY A rainwater recycling system will be utilised to serve the water requirements of the WCs throughout, with a balancing pond provided as part of the extensive landscaping scheme that can be used as an amenity space by the College. The heating and hot water requirements for the new building will be served from the Sheffield Heat and Power district heating mains. The building exceeds the requirements set out in Building Regulations Part L2 2006. The design also incorporates grass (sedum) roofs which will encourage biodiversity, absorb pollution and rainfall, helping to reduce the risk of flooding. The College has remained fully operational throughout the four phase construction programme which has been designed and delivered on site by Jefferson Sheard on a traditional form of contract. Additional, low energy aspects incorporated into the building include: • • • • • •
Natural ventilation and night cooling Recycling centre and composting of food waste Energy saving heating and cooling equipment Connection to district heating system (fired by burned waste) High efficiency internal lighting with intelligent switching to reduce wastage of energy Reuse of existing buildings and materials where appropriate including reuse of stone on site and timber flooring • Solar powered external lighting • High efficiency glazing Winner of the Care4Air 2010 Outstanding Contribution to Improving Air Quality Award
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Further Education THE FISHER BUILDING - PETERBOROUGH REGIONAL COLLEGE Value: £1.05m Client: Peterborough Regional College Contact: Park Crescent Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 4DZ Peterborough Regional College required us to use cost effective methods to create an inspiring and uplifting Art and Brickwork Workshop building that is also accessible to students with learning difficulties and disabilities. The building consists of two high blocks, and one low block to provide accessibility to building users, the arrangement of these giving the building its distinct form. We focused our design concept on the three key features of Structure, Colour and Light in order to address the need for the building to inspire its students. A portal steel frame was used as a cost effective structural solution to divide the building into two high blocks and one low entrance block, giving the building its distinct form. We used the College’s corporate colours on the building facade to give it a distinct image, and used colour to identify it from other buildings within the College campus. In order to make the most of natural daylight and soften the appearance of the design, the Fisher Building makes use of glazing and solar shading to control the strength of light. The use of brick features heavily in order to reflect on the use of the building as a Brickwork learning environment. “The new Fisher Building is a fantastic asset to our College facilities. We are very pleased with the work of Jefferson Sheard who have been extremely efficient and helpful to work with to ensure the project was brought in under budget. We have invested £1.3 million on this new facility and the new workshops will allow us to increase our capacity to accommodate more students. It will also enable us to deliver the best experience possible for our students in preparation for university or a career in the art & design industry. The extra brickwork facility will assist us in providing even more skilled workers for the local market” Brian Redshaw, Vice Principal of Resources and Business Innovation Peterborough Regional College
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Further Education ESTATE RATIONALISATION - PETERBOROUGH REGIONAL COLLEGE Value: £4.5m Client: Peterborough Regional College Contact: Park Crescent Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 4DZ Peterborough Regional College wanted to update their accommodation to meet the recent growth of both full-time learners and apprenticeships, plus the high level of NEETS (Not in Education, Employment or Training) currently in Peterborough. Furthermore, the College wanted to ‘future-proof’ their estate and increase spatial efficiency to accommodate students for years to come. Included in the rationalisation is a state-of-the-art fitness centre and supporting teaching spaces adjoining the sports hall; sports science laboratory; dance studio; multi-purpose exhibition space; small animal care facility; refurbishment of the catering facility; refurbishment of the hairdressing salon; refurbishment of the science laboratory and extension to the main hall. In order to extend the College’s Community Offer, the College wanted to incorporate a fitness suite into the Sports Hall complex that could cater for the general public. The most significant aspect of the project is the new entrance, which is both visually exciting and functional; a reception area including a staff office, reception counter, first aid room and security barriers means that the facility can be used by the students and opened to the public without the security of the college being jeopardized. The College wanted to improve their facilities to support their Performing Arts Curriculum and Entrepreneurial Curriculum. Consequently, we designed a new multi-functional, flexible, Performance and Exhibition space, now known as The Enterprise Lounge. The resulting design makes clever use of the existing external walls of the courtyard with an addition of two glazed screens, and has allowed the College to retain significantly more of the existing mature landscaping than had been the case in previous proposals. “Peterborough Regional College has utilised the services of JSA on a number of our estate projects; most recently a £4.9 million new build and refurbishment scheme where they provided architectural and project management support. All of the JSA team are excellent to work with and provide first class customer service. Throughout the project JSA have supported and advised us very well and dealt with queries and problems effectively and promptly. Their professionalism and customer care are first rate.” -Brian Redshaw, Vice Principal of Peterborough Regional College
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Further Education HARTLEPOOL SIXTH FORM COLLEGE - NEW CAMPUS MASTERPLAN AND DESIGN Construction Value: £18m Completion Date: August 2010 Client: Hartlepool Sixth Form College
“Designed to Deliver”- the design that has been applied to the new campus has created a state of the art centre of learning. The new campus has resolved the circulation and security shortcomings of the old College (which was housed in several buildings across the campus) and consequently has created a secure learning environment with ease of circulation between all facilities. The building revolves around its innovative ETFE roofed atrium space which ties together the old and new buildings and creates a central circulation spine, importantly it has created a modern and flexible learning environment which is attractive to both learners and employers and offers flexibility of use to meet skills needs. The new build accommodation combined with the retention of the historic Merchant’s House building provides an internal environment of unique and distinctive character. The scheme has been designed to a full Building Energy Management System and incorporates a range of sustainable design features including, rainwater harvesting, solar water heating, a ground source heat pump and the maximum use of natural light and ventilation. The design also ensures that the full schedule of finishes and fittings ensure best value and life cycle performance. “The design has exceeded our expectations and reflects the essence of value for money.” -Rick Wells, Former Principal and Chief Executive
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Further Education BARNSLEY COLLEGE - Estate Rationalisation Value: £34m Client: Barnsley College Contact: Barnsley College PO Box 266 Church Street Barnsley S70 2YW As a major element of the dramatic Remaking Barnsley initiative, the college occupies a prime spot at the ‘gateway’ to the town. Combining several campuses into one site, this project has created Barnsley’s largest building. We took a collaborative approach with one of our longest standing clients - building upon our shared understanding of their needs. We wanted the new college building to be a core part of the brave new Barnsley - a statement that fits in to the new vibrant, urban fabric and a building everyone can be proud of. We’ve created a site that connects neatly to the new transport interchange, increasing accessibility and encouraging the use of public transport. Seven storeys high, the main building is backed by a series of adjoining buildings and courtyards, all designed to support the practice of work-based learning, with learning facilities in realistic work-like environments. Carefully landscaped and planned to encourage the interplay of the buildings , the whole site is a sort of ‘collegiate quarter’, a real focal point for learning in Barnsley. We’ve created a building which sits right in the heart of its local community with welcoming and exciting interior and external spaces. “Our focus and priority is always about quality which is demonstrated in our outstanding Ofsted report and now reinforced by the recent awarding of national ‘Beacon Status’ by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS). This building will provide first-class facilities which can only enhance the learning experience of each and every student; we are one of the best Colleges in the country and we now have a building and facilities to match.” -Colin Booth, Principal, Barnsley College
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Further Education Barnsley College Think Low Carbon Centre Value: £3.5m Client: Barnsley College Contact: Barnsley College PO Box 266 Church Street Barnsley S70 2YW Jefferson Sheard Architects were engaged by Barnsley College to assist in developing proposals for a unique and exemplar facility, the Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Construction and Renewable Energy Technologies. The centre is a ‘flagship’ within the low carbon sector and has achieved a BREEAM rating of ‘Excellent’ by utilising existing and emerging green technologies and construction techniques. The centre acts as a knowledge transfer hub, demonstrating techniques and technologies that promote awareness of sustainable principles. Frank Johnston, Chair of Governors at Barnsley College commented: “The Centre is a vital resource for architects, construction companies, home owners and local companies seeking a better understanding of low energy construction and renewable energy installation. The College is pleased to be leading the way – supporting local companies take advantage of green opportunities and helping the region meet carbon reduction targets.” The TLC has been recognised with an array of prestigious environmental awards such as the SCALA Civic Building of the Year Award 2011, Green Gown Awards 2011, Care 4 Air Outstanding Contribution to Improving Air Quality, Green Apple Awards, Sheffield Telegraph Environmental Awards, Building and Design, Green Gown Awards 2010, Yorkshire Post Environmental Awards and the Built Environment Projects Over £1m.
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Further Education BRADFORD COLLEGE - ESTATE RATIONALISATION Value: Client: Contact:
£15m Bradford College Bradford College Great Horton Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD7 1AY
Bradford College appointed us to design a single college building to bring together a selection of their study activities. In need of a dramatic update to fit their purpose, we needed to work sensitively with the mature woodland surrounding and within the site. We wanted to make the beautiful outdoors more of a feature, so the roof overhangs the building creating plenty of covered space, giving it the look and feel of a pavilion, and making moving around the building outside as easy as going through it. Underneath the existing mature canopy of trees we’re creating an ornamental understorey which helps soften the impact of the proposed new security fencing that will surround the perimeter. With a diverse range of courses on offer, we divided the space sensitively, keeping the quieter learning like IT and classroom courses away from noisy practical courses like construction. A central, glass-roofed walkway gives a focal point visually and socially whilst colourful tensile structures add colour and interest, and shade everyone from bright overhead sunshine. Splashes of bold colour through feature walls and signage are used sparingly to break up the hard materials used - slate, steel, glass and concrete - without being overly frivolous, as the College wanted a ‘serious’ environment for their staff and students. In the classrooms, pale materials and finishes like slate and beech are used and we specified classroom furniture for the client to choose from to ensure consistency once the scheme is in use.
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Further Education HILLSBOROUGH COLLEGE Value: £27m Client: The Sheffield College Contact: The Sheffield College Head Office PO BOX 345 Sheffield S2 2YY Jefferson Sheard was commissioned by The Sheffield College to design its new £27m North Centre campus. The building has been designed to provide flexible space that can easily be adapted to the College’s future demands and needs whilst its location in Hillsborough provides a more central, accessible campus for two existing sites being relocated. The College selected the new site because it provided a greater catchment area than the two previous sites combined. Workshops were designed to be situated on the ground floor with studios and labs also located in the same wing facing an area of present industrial use which posed its own audibility problems, overcome by the use of an acoustic glazed screen. This “noisy” side of the building is separated from the other quieter areas much of which is I.T and business led. “The College is delighted with the finished building which was completed on time and within budget. However, of equal important to the College was the working relationship established with Jefferson Sheard. Their programme of consultation with the staff from each of the various curriculum areas resulted in a building that is not only; superbly ‘fit for purpose’, a visually stunning building which will increase the profile of the College but also that staff who have relocated to the new building, feel like they actually ‘own’ the building”. -The Sheffield College’s Estates manager, David Battell
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Further Education barnsley college - PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE Value: ÂŁ16m Client: Barnsley College Contact: Barnsley College PO Box 266 Church Street Barnsley S70 2YW Jefferson Sheard has designed a new landmark Performing Arts building for Barnsley College which houses a 200 seat theatre, music/dance studio, art and photography departments and general teaching space. The design was created in a response to a difficult, constricted, sloping site and its form and materials have been carefully chosen to ensure that Barnsley College is easily identifiable and creates an architectural statement enhancing the Town Centre.
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Further Education BARNSLEY COLLEGE - Motor Vehicle Workshop Value: ÂŁ1.1m Client: Barnsley College Contact: Barnsley College PO Box 266 Church Street Barnsley S70 2YW As part of the Estates Rationalisation and Renewal programme, Jefferson Sheard has designed a new Motor Vehicle Workshop on the Construction Centre site. This new building allowed the demolition of an existing building on Old Mill Lane so that the new build ÂŁ34 million scheme could be built. The building provides flexible and adaptable space to meet the ever changing needs of the College.
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Further Education DEMONSTRATION HOUSING, BARNSLEY COLLEGE Value: Client: Contact:
£2.5m Barnsley College Barnsley College
The Barnsley College Demonstrator Houses project aims to create a regional knowledge cluster for the green sector that enables SME’s, manufacturers, developers and research institutes to test and demonstrate the latest developments. It will involve building 10 demonstrator houses using varying construction techniques from 1896 to 2016, starting with a Victorian house and finishing with a Code 6 zero carbon house for 2016. SME’s will use the demonstrator houses to develop their competencies in the installation and retro fit of new environmental technologies on examples of current UK housing stock. The project aims to educate students and provide research and knowledge in an area vital to the construction industry; including construction skills such as on-site health and safety issues, an understanding of the construction of existing UK housing stock., and an understanding of modern and sustainable methods of house building. Once built, through the monitoring of each unit over a period of time the students will gain an understanding of the performance of each individual unit through the seasons. For historical house types this data can be compared to existing data for generic historical house types. This project received Outline Business Plan Funding approval from the DCLG for ERDF funding in September 2011. The College has sought Full Business Plan Approval from the DCLG.
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Higher Education
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Higher Education THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD - PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT RELOCATION PHASE 1 Value: £0.8m Client: The University of Sheffield Contact: The University of Sheffield The Relocation of Pyschology (part of the Faculty of Science) was driven by The University of Sheffield’s strategic objective requirement to reduce the global estate footprint and to underpin the drive for carbon reduction and space efficiency. In addition this provided the opportunity to consolidate the Faculty on the main campus and create the environment for further academic developments as well as enhancing operational efficiency. Phase 1 of the relocation involved the refurbishment of levels B1 and level G of the Alfred Denny building to allow the relocation of Neuroscience into a central campus location in a building with shared facilities. This also involved the installation of a new MRI Magnet, relocation of the existing DNP unit and provision of all necessary preparation areas, an office and technical rooms. The main challenge to the project was the installation of the MRI magnet which was located on the 8th floor of the building and lowered into the building via crane through the roof. A new roof was designed with a removable section to facilitate this installation. Additional structural support was also designed to support the 5 tonne magnet without affecting the existing building structure and without interfering with adjacent sensitive areas. The building has sensitivities such that the adjacent areas involve animals and has certain restrictions in terms of access, noise and vibration. The design and co-ordination relating to the installation of the magnet has been such to address these sensitivities. Jefferson Sheard’s Core Team for the Psychology project was Phil Pollington (Project Director), Mike Hall (Project Architect) and Heath Denton (Senior Technician), which is the same highly skilled team proposed for The University of Sheffield’s Teaching Spaces Refurbishment Programme for 2013.
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Higher Education Masterplan, Teaching and Learning Centre and Various Projects Value: £Various Client: Leeds Trinity University Contact: Leeds Trinity University We are currently working on 5 projects at the University: • Student Accommodation Block • Teaching and Learning Centre • Student Hub • Catering Extension • Masterplan 2015 – 2020 Jefferson Sheard’s original remit was expanded to include engagement with each Academic Department in order to re-evaluate accommodation requirements to meet future student growth. The subsequent Strategic Space Review Report recommended the Student Hub and Catering extension projects. The student accommodation project has recently begun the construction phase on site and is due to complete in July 2016. The other projects will be undertaken sequentially with the Teaching and Learning Centre starting on site in May 2016.
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Higher Education THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD - DEPARTMENT OF JOURNALISM AND ECONOMICS Value: £2m Client: The University of Sheffield Contact: Estates and Facilities Management The Arts Tower Western Bank Sheffield S10 2TN The University wanted to refurbish the existing Management School at 9 Mappin Street to relocate the Journalism Department and expand the Economics Department within the building forming the Faculty of Science. The architectural vision takes its inspiration from the Department of Journalism studies’ desire to recreate a busy newsroom and the Department of Economics’ wish to change the existing internal environment of dark and long corridors and uninspiring spaces that persist within the existing building. The six floors have been refreshed and redesigned to accommodate the new space provision. The scheme provides high quality teaching and office accommodation for the Departments of Journalism Studies and Economics with pool teaching space. The finished concept recreates the working environment of a busy open plan newsroom in the teaching spaces for the Department of Journalism studies. Facilities include a production suite comprising a multi-camera HD TV studio and gallery, voiceover booths and radio studio. Newsroom spaces have been designed for both large and small group teaching and students will be able to use the space to work independently, in groups and on team projects. In recognition of the importance of flexible learning spaces within the Higher Education sector, we designed informal social learning spaces for meetings and relaxation between students and staff. The 180-metre soft furnished common room is equipped with computers and WiFi. “We are delighted with the refurbishment of the 9 Mappin Street building. It has been transformed into a teaching environment fit for a top University and two growing departments. It’ll give students of the future access to cutting edge facilities in a bright, modern building that has been utterly transformed and refurbished to an astoundingly high standard. It’s going to be a great environment in which to study and to work. Our brief has been interpreted with imagination and care and we can’t wait to get properly underway in the new academic year.” -Gillian Brown, Head of Journalism Studies
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Higher Education THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD - GEOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT REFURBISHMENT Value: £0.5m Client: The University of Sheffield Contact: Estates and Facilities Management The Arts Tower Western Bank Sheffield S10 2TN We have been appointed to undertake refurbishments to the ‘B’ floor for the Geography Department. The existing Geography laboratory is to be upgraded into a modern, flexible space and the rooms reconfigured into group and linear bench layouts. We have also designed a new prep room which is to be integrated into the laboratory. The former engineering workshop is to be converted into the General Research Laboratory, which will incorporate a microscopy laboratory and particle spectro-radiometer laboratory as part of the facility. A new ramp will be introduced into the space to enable the area to be fully accessible to students with disabilities. A new Geography seminar room will also be designed to cater for over 60 students, along with the refurbished CICS room which will feature increased computer provision within the space.
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Higher Education UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD - SOUNDHOUSE Value: £1.7m Client: Kier Northern Contact: Kier Northern Unit 2, 12 O’clock Court Attercliffe Road Sheffield S4 7WW
Jefferson Sheard provided detailed design and build services to the Client. The scheme involved the demolition of some of the University’s existing building, to allow the development of a new Music Practice and Recording Facility or ‘Soundhouse’ which forms part of the new Central Campus facilities. The ‘Soundhouse’ is now home to music practice rooms, a percussion rehearsal room and studios and has improved pedestrian access for students and staff members. The desire to create a contemporary building that satisfies accoustic requirements has lead to: • high detailed design to achieve a high accoustic performance • detailing the concept of a quilted “music box” • proposals for the exterior cladding material to include rubber EPDM sheeting on a metal frame and support structure with quilted insulation. The design concept is of European origin and is the first time this material has been used in the UK as a combined roofing and cladding material. The Soundhouse was shortlisted for a National Federation of Roofing Contractors Limited’s (NFRC) Annual Excellence in Roofing Award. The finalists were selected based on demonstrated quality workmanship, technical difficulties encountered, problem solving, environmental qualities and aesthetics. “We have received a very wide range of entries of some truly magnificent projects. The companies short-listed can be truly proud to be listed as finalists” NFRC Chief Executive, Ray Horwood CB
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Higher Education SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY EXTENSION Value: £5.5m Client: The University of Sheffield
The University of Sheffield commissioned Jefferson Sheard to design a £5.5m extension to its School of Dentistry. The University is linked with the Charles Clifford Dental Hospital and the project involved working closely with both parties. The joint collaboration between the University and the neighbouring Dental Hospital received funding for the new extension from the Science Research Investment Fund and the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The striking design of the new building incorporates a four-storey extension that links with the existing school and hospital buildings and provides both partners with extra space for new facilities. “We are delighted with the result. The building incorporates over 660m2 of new research laboratories and offices for research staff and postgraduate students” Professor Peter Robinson “the new facilities will allow us to keep the School at the forefront of international research excellence and develop further our research”. Professor Paul Speight, Dean of the School of Clinical Dentistry at the University of Sheffield
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Higher Education NEW MAIN ENTRANCE AND REFURBISHMENT OF OWEN BUILDING Value: £6.2m Client: Sheffield Hallam University Contact: Sheffield Hallam University City Campus 38-40 Howard Street Sheffield S1 1WB Over the last ten to fifteen years the University has implemented a rolling programme of refurbishment works on their City Campus and, as the Owen Building is seen as the Gateway to the Campus as a whole, Jefferson Sheard were appointed with a brief to; • Construct a new landmark main entrance, more in keeping with a modern university building with maximum kerbside appeal and civic gravitas, complete with new Reception, Central Admin Offices and Retail Space. • To design an external works scheme, including Public Space which complemented the Local Authority’s planned Howard Street Urban Regeneration scheme to form a new pedestrian link between the Central Train Station and the Town Centre. • To refurbish the external façade of Owen Building in order to improve its performance and appearance. • To refurbish floors 9 and 10 of Owen Building to provide a new state-of-the-art Science teaching facility. In meeting the Client’s brief Jefferson Sheard were faced with a number of significant challenges. The restrictions on cost, space and phasing associated with the University’s desire to remain operational for the duration of works on site and the extremely tight programme were key issues which demanded careful consideration at every stage of the Project. Jefferson Sheard worked extremely closely with the University and other design team members (including the Main Contractors) to successfully deliver the project, safely, on time and on budget.
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Higher Education THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD - LABORATORY REFURBISHMENTS Value: £ various Client: The University of Sheffield Contact: North Campus University of Sheffield Broad Lane Sheffield S3 7HQ • Biology Laboratory Timescale 10 weeks (mid/end of June - September) Full refurbishment of laboratory including re-modeling and interior finishes, fixtures and fittings. Specific attention was given to: asbestos removal; replacement flooring; fume cupboard & flue route; air conditioning; new lighting & service / date points; replacement ceiling; new heating; special coating to dark room window; lab bench tops and other coated surfaces prepared to BS6150. • Chemistry Laboratories C, D & E Timescale 10 weeks (mid/end of June - September) Full refurbishment of labs to include: demolition; fume cupboards; ceilings; worktops; fire lobbies and finishes. • Animal and Plant Sciences, Laboratories B1 and B2 Timescale 10 weeks (mid/end of June - September) Full refurbishment of labs to include: demolition; new lighting; vacuum systems; fume cupboards; replacement ceilings; worktops; fire lobbies and finishes. • Chemical Process Laboratory B9 Timescale 10 weeks (mid/end of June - September) Full refurbishment of laboratory, re-modeling and finishes to include; demolition; new lighting; vacuum systems; fume cupboards; replacement ceilings; worktops; fire lobbies and finishes.
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Higher Education SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY - NORFOLK BUILDING REFURBISHMENT Value: £3.4m Client: Sheffield Hallam Univeristy Contact: Sheffield Hallam University City Campus 38-40 Howard Street Sheffield S1 1WB
Jefferson Sheard were appointed by Sheffield Hallam University to progress the previously completed feasibility work for the Norfolk building. In support of the University’s vision of improving its facilities and to overcome environmental and operational issues the project involves the redesign and replacement of the external façade of a 55 year old, 8 storey building, providing the building with increased street presence and a full internal refurbishment and remodelling of levels 2,3 & 4. The design of the external façade provides an inspirational design solution to an existing building promoting the vision of the University whilst the internal refurbishment develops the interior spaces using contemporary design solutions and innovative space planning to meet the aspirations of the University. The design received positive comments from the Local Planning Authority and their Urban Design Department during pre-application consultations and there were no major planning issues. The design seeks to use materials which provide good life cycle costing and are relatively low in maintenance. This new façade will have lower “U” Values, leading to reduced heat losses and lower heating system energy usage. Alongside new, more efficient building services (including heat recovery) and the use of natural ventilation the University will be able to improve energy efficiency by around 30% or better. Due to it’s city centre location the site is very restricted, the new façade has been designed accordingly and allows for replacement on a live site whilst the university is still in occupation of the building. Works on site are ongoing and are due for completion March 2011.
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Schools and Academies WOOLLEY WOOD and MANSEL PRIMARY SCHOOLS Value: Client: Contact:
£7.5m Sheffield City Council Sheffield City Council
Jefferson Sheard are currently working on site alongside Kier Sheffield LLP to provide primary school children with a brand new building and up to date facilities. Woolley Wood and Mansel Primary Schools are working together to co-locate both sets of pupils in a new specially built school. Woolley Wood will be re-located and built adjoined to the existing Mansel Primary School, which is also undergoing major refurbishment. The new school has been designed to accommodate children with severe and complex learning difficulties and disabilities (LDD) and an increased number of wheelchair users. The design has incorporated many features specific to the needs of disabled children including unique facilities such as a hydrotherapy pool and an interactive sensory room. Pupils from both schools will benefit from the installation of new equipment and essential facilities. Phased works are being carried out to ensure that Mansel Primary School can remain fully functional during the duration of the build. Completion of the project is due in spring this year. “Working with Jefferson Sheard has seen the needs of the children at the centre of the design. The new school is a fantastic place to learn and work and makes a massive difference to what we do for our children.” Dean Linkhorn, Head Teacher, Woolley Wood
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Schools and Academies APOLLO STUDIO ACADEMY Value: £0.5m Client: Apollo Studio Academy Contact: Sally Hudson East Durham College Burnhope Way Peterlee, Co. Durham, SR8 1NU The Apollo Studio Academy is the first of its kind in Durham, and the innovative project called for an alternative spatial strategy to reflect the Academy’s curricula which offer new and exciting approaches to education through a mix of academic, vocational and project-based learning. The Academy, which serves 300 students, aged 14-18, is centred around a curriculum which has been developed in close consultation with local employers, and to reflect this, the Academy wanted the space to function less like a classroom and more like a professional working environment. The Academy is housed in the a previously undeveloped wing of East Durham College’s Peterlee Campus. The design, consisting of five learning studios, replaces the traditional classroom layout with a flexible, contemporary layout which has the feel of a ‘hub’ – a place for collaboration and the exchange of ideas – ideal for projectbased learning. The main focus of the design is for open project learning area to be presented on arrival into the space. This area is adjacent to the new windows that are integrated into the existing façade. The success of the space is down to the choice of furnishings along with the flexible architectural elements. The idea is to get as much transparency into the scheme so that there are not too many solid walls. Instead of walls, screens break up the open space. Coloured motifs applied in film to these screens provide an element of privacy, and the ‘cubist’ motif is an extension of the College’s branding, aiding visual wayfinding to the Academy through the College. We’ve provided a future-proofed design to accommodate technological change. The space is Wi-Fi enabled with power socket provision so that the Academy can be reconfigured if the curriculum changes over time. “I am particularly pleased with the way the architects have maximised the available light. The space feels so light and airy; and we can already see the positive effect the new build is having on our students’ enthusiasm to learn.” -Sally Hudson, Principal
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Schools and Academies LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRE - HYMERS COLLEGE Value: £2.85m Client: Hymers College Contact: Mr David Elstone Hymers College Hymers Avenue Kingston upon Hull HU3 1LW Hymers College have engaged Jefferson Sheard to design a state-of-the-art Learning Resource Centre (LRC) in line with their strategic vision of creating a school ‘fit for purpose’ in 2030. The £2.85 million project, which will comprise of a facility fit for the 21st Century to reflect the school’s architectural heritage and academic prowess, has been submitted for planning. Facilities are to include (amongst others) a multi-function hall, flexible teaching spaces and a library. The independent school, which was recently positioned fourteenth in the country for A-level results, is housed in a Grade II Listed 19th Century building and set within forty-five acres of picturesque grounds including Hull’s former Botanical Gardens. Much care and attention has been paid by Clare Ailward, Jefferson Sheard’s Director of Design, to produce a design which will complement the school’s distinctive architectural style. The proposed use of terracotta, stone coloured mullions and brise soleil is a modern take on the stone mullions and terracotta detailing of the Listed Building and Memorial Hall. The relationship between the old and the new will be pushed even further as the school’s much-loved vintage gymnasium is to be refurbished as a contemporary multi-function space. The refurbishment will make use of the gymnasium’s double height volume, timber roof structure and distinctive character to create a modern, flexible, technology enabled, social learning environment and hub for the new LRC. “I have been so impressed by the architects at Jefferson Sheard who have listened carefully to the school’s brief and have delivered everything we wanted. The design for the building is stunning and, on completion, will inspire our youngsters. I cannot thank them enough!” David Elstone, Headteacher at Hymers College
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Schools and Academies MUSIC BUILDING AND CHANGING ROOMS - HYMERS COLLEGE
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Value: £1.65m Client: Hymers College Contact: Mr David Elstone Hymers College Hymers Avenue Kingston upon Hull HU3 1LW Hymers College is the highest ranking independent school in Yorkshire for GCSE results and it has been an immense pleasure and privilege for Jefferson Sheard to design the Music Building as part of the College’s strategic vision of creating a school ‘fit for purpose’ in 2030. Hymers wanted to create an inspirational learning environment for its students which would be at once functional and stimulating. Furthermore, it was important for the space to be flexible in order to cope with technological advancements and the possible shift in learning styles. The purpose built £1.6m Music Building includes practice rooms, secure lockers in circulation areas and a recital hall to accommodate a full orchestra. A vaulted roof complements the surrounding Grade II Listed buildings, and open processional staircase with natural lighting penetrating into the heart of the building creates a dramatic ambience; this is an inspiring space designed to ignite creativity from the students. The sustainable design of the building includes energy efficient heating and lighting systems with ‘intelligent’ controls, overnight cooling and natural ventilation as well as photovoltaic solar panels, helping to offset CO2 emissions. As part of this scheme to improve facilities for the school Jefferson Sheard also extended the sports centre to include changing rooms for the students, ensuring that all sport facilities are located on one site. “It’s fantastic to see a school invest so much money into creating a wonderful environment where pupils can be inspired and share their music. It was in the music rooms at my school that I discovered what I wanted to do with my life and I have no doubt that there will be students who discover themselves, their heart’s desire, in this new music centre.” Dr John Rutter CBE
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Schools and Academies EXTENSION TO BESSACARR PRIMARY SCHOOL Value: Client:
£1m Kier Sheffield LLP
Jefferson Sheard was appointed to undertake a fast track programme to design and deliver an extension to Bessacarr Primary School. Our Client was looking for a design that would enhance the current building whilst also providing excellent value for money. • The extension incorporates 3 new classrooms, a small hall, additional staff office, alterations to the kitchen area, an extension to the car parking area and external landscaping works. • We took a collaborative approach, using Revit to deliver this project. • The space is designed so that the hall can be used independently out of hours. • The addition of a second hall provides increased flexibility to the school. • Flexibility is at the heart of the project, designed with the scope to be further extended.
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Schools and Academies BSF - CLIENT DESIGN ADVISOR ROLE - WALTHAM FOREST Value: Various up to £20m Client: London Borough of Waltham As part of the Building Schools for the Future Programme (BSF), members of the Jefferson Sheard team acted as Client Design Advisors (CDA) to the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The CDA role entailed advising the Local Education Authority on all aspects of design for each school involved in the Programme, to help achieve high quality buildings and environments. This involved using the Design Quality Indicator (DQI) as part of the process to achieve design excellence in new / refurbished school buildings and grounds. Some of the Client Design Advisor responsibilities included: • • • • • • •
promoting awareness of design quality among stakeholders helping identify key design issues and aspirations option appraisals and initial design work, viability, feasibility, urban design studies monitoring cost estimates preparing briefs in consultation with end users preparing output specifications from Partnerships for Schools model using DQIs and BRE’s Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM)
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