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BARNES HALL
OVERVIEW

IMPROVEMENTS TO
KITCHEN ARRANGEMENT
IN RETAINED BUILDINGS

NEW BARNES BLOCK 1

A

A

B

A

BUILDINGS NO LONGER
PROPOSED ADJACENT
TO ISLAMIC CENTRE

B

B
ALL SOCIAL SPACE NOW PROPOSED TO
BE WITHIN THE CENTRAL HUB

SOCIAL SPACE PREVIOUSLY INDICATED
WITHIN NEW BARNES BLOCK 1 TO
BE CONVERTED TO RESIDENTIAL
ACCOMMODATION

B

SUSTAINABILITY
BUNGALOW RETAINED

BUILDINGS SEPARATED
TO IMPROVE PEDESTRIAN
AND VISUAL CONNECTIONS
WHILST STILL PROVIDING
ENCLOSURE

NEW BARNES BLOCK 2

REDUCTION IN HEIGHT
BY ONE STOREY TO
FOUR STOREYS

Barnes HUB

1

Operational
Space

2

3

View from University Drive showing the south facing terrace

Each hub will be different - the buildings will be accents
within each hall.
The design of the hubs will allow for future flexibility. Each
hub is positioned to maximise opportunities for interaction
and linkages to the unique landscaped setting.
Social and study space is to be provided based on a general
area allocation of 0.5 sq m per student. The functions that
are to be accommodated within the social spaces will be
developed with Keele University and the Student Union.

Hub Plan

At Barnes Hall, a single hub is proposed. This is on a
single level. The simplicity of the proposal gives great
opportunity for flexibility – a blank canvas for a series of
social and study spaces.
The images show a covered space wrapping around the
building, extending the functions into the landscape.

The proposals could consider the following:
1. The reception area intended to be located at the
intersection of the primary routes within the site.
2. A quieter space, with the opportunity for natural light to
be brought into the spaces through high level glazing
3. An active space facing to the south

Project Update – August 2016