References
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Berkeley Green Skills Centre
Since October 2016, the Berkeley Green Skills Centre has been established in Gloucestershire, near the border to Wales. The aim is to create a sustainable science and technology park to promote the region. The contrasting conversion of a former nuclear research building into a competence centre for research on renewable energies is reflected in the use of wood in architecture. In this project, a wooden frame was constructed on top of the already existing steel structure to transform the first and second floors into an atrium. In total, around 80 m³ of glulam and 58 m³ of BauBuche were used. The longest beam measures 9.4 metres.
Location
Berkley Green (Stroud College), Great BritainArchitect
Hewitt Studios London
Construction period
2016
Status
Completed
Project category
Education and Research, Glued laminated timberDetails
- Wood species: Spruce, Beech (BauBuche)
- Volume: 80 m³ glued laminated timber, 58 m³ BauBuche
Awards
- Offsite Construction Awards 2017: Winner in the category “Best Hybrid Construction Project”
- Construction News Awards 2018: Winner in the category "Project of the Year (£15m-£30m)"