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Building Your Home From Home www.studentsunionucl.org/space We re here to make you feel at home. All of our spaces are your spaces.

Students Union currently occupies a number of disparate spaces across a variety of buildings on the Bloomsbury Campus.

1 Building Your Home From Home We re here to make you feel at home. All of our spaces are your spaces. We re transforming our bars, cafes, social and study areas to create the places to make friends and relax. Students Union currently occupies a number of disparate spaces across a variety of buildings on the Bloomsbury Campus. As a result, the Union currently lacks a coherent identity and collaboration and communication between the Union departments is increasingly impeded. In addition, many of the spaces occupied by the Union are currently inaccessible and outdated; which does not align with the approachable and open ethos of Students Union. The proposal looks to consolidate and enhance the provision at the Union, as well as improving the internal spaces used by the Union staff and students. It is hoped that this will increase the Union s outreach and engagement with the growing student body of ; bettering the student experience, as well as the day-to-day staff operations and communication. We are keen to get feedback from as many students and staff as possible during the consultation, and your views on the space and our proposed developments are very important. This consultation aims to ensure the new space has the widest possible appeal across all building users. The new facilities will address problems with the current space, including issues with temperature, light, air quality, and provide much-improved and coherent admin and reception spaces for students, providing enhanced service and an environment in which our students and staff can study and socialise. Students Union, along with Estates, have begun this consultation with students on the proposed redevelopment of Gordon Street, the and the Lewis s Building. Hawkins\Brown have been appointed as architects for the project and continue to work in close consultation with the Union team and Users as the project develops into the next design stages. To see these plans online, for updates and to take part in our survey, visit:

Students Union What do you currently have?

functions makes it hard for the Union to present a coherent identity and presence in the campus The allocation of uses across the campus has suffered from an

various functions is not conducive to efficient or effective working and impedes interdepartment communication The physical environment of the buildings is

are able to accommodate a range of uses throughout the day/evening Sports provision on campus is particularly limited and there is a specific lack of larger studio

environment Reflect the Union s vision, and provide student focused facilities that are innovative and of the highest quality so they are valued by students,

Encourage greater interaction between academics, staff and students across the campus Enhance the buildings sustainability, address historic flaws of the building

accessibility in and out of the building, with better connections to outside space Support and provide a welcoming environment for public engagement Provide

2 Students Union What do you currently have? Gordon Street Lewis s Building Gower Place & - Gower Street Print Room Cafe South Wing Institute of Education Astor College Challenges The disparate nature of the functions makes it hard for the Union to present a coherent identity and presence in the campus The allocation of uses across the campus has suffered from an historic piecemeal approach and lacks coherence Many of the student-facing functions are relatively inaccessible, or difficult to find The separated nature of the various functions is not conducive to efficient or effective working and impedes interdepartment communication The physical environment of the buildings is typically tired and institutional and is not representative of the Student Union s ethos There is a lack of flexible meeting/activity rooms as well as rooms which are able to accommodate a range of uses throughout the day/evening Sports provision on campus is particularly limited and there is a specific lack of larger studio spaces There is a lack of WCs and shower facilities across the Union s spaces Opportunities Improve the condition, quality and accessibility of the existing environment Reflect the Union s vision, and provide student focused facilities that are innovative and of the highest quality so they are valued by students, staff, alumni and visitors alike Support the growth of the student population by improving provision of student facilities to enhance the student experience Encourage greater interaction between academics, staff and students across the campus Enhance the buildings sustainability, address historic flaws of the building fabric and align with current standards and regulations Develop a strong identity for Students Union Design for future flexibility and adaptability Enhance accessibility in and out of the building, with better connections to outside space Support and provide a welcoming environment for public engagement Provide much-improved and coherent admin and reception spaces for students, to enhance service provision Wolfson study area, Gordon Street Union staff facilities, Gordon Street Student common room, Bloomsbury Building Typical CSC studio space, Bloomsbury Building Huntley s Pub, Lewis s Building Richard Mully s Bar, Lewis s Building

Students Union The strategic vision In order to rationalise and best enhance the services of the Union, it is important to consider the physical constraints of the existing buildings and available

For example, the spaces at the Bloomsbury building are larger and have greater columnfree spans than those at Gordon Street.

We propose that each of the three main buildings become hubs of the Union; each providing specific services.

The proposal will also work with other elements of the Students Union at the Institute of Education and the ew Student Centre to provide students with new high-quality, adaptable study/social

3 Students Union The strategic vision In order to rationalise and best enhance the services of the Union, it is important to consider the physical constraints of the existing buildings and available areas. The spaces at Gordon Street, Lewis s and Bloomsbury buildings all have very different qualities and therefore provide varying opportunities and constraints. For example, the spaces at the Bloomsbury building are larger and have greater columnfree spans than those at Gordon Street. This makes the much better suited to the activities and studio spaces required by Clubs and Societies, whereas Gordon Street is better suited for office use. We propose that each of the three main buildings become hubs of the Union; each providing specific services. This not only gives each of the buildings an identity and association, but also allows us to group the Students Union services to spaces that will best accommodate users. The proposal will also work with other elements of the Students Union at the Institute of Education and the ew Student Centre to provide students with new high-quality, adaptable study/social learning spaces. Study Space Shared Events Space GORDO STREET BLOOMSBURY BUILDIG ew Student Centre ACTIVE STUDET PEDESTRIAISED STUDET AVEUE LEWIS S BUILDIG Richard Mully s Bar George Farha Cafe Huntley Pub SPORT Main Reception Advice Service Representation & Campaigns Marketing Finance Central Services Volunteering Services Unit Gordon s Cafe Phineas Bar Bloomsbury Gym Clubs & Societies Shared Studios Bloomsbury Cafe The ew Student Centre Opening Soon Bloomsbury Campus Proposed Students Union Hubs The Institute of Education, Bedford Way

4 Students Union Improving the student provision Better Study Space Provision Currently the Student Union manages a variety of study spaces; including the Wolfson Study Area on the second floor of Gordon Street. We are proposing to increase the provision of dedicated study space by moving the Wolfson Study Area to the upper two floors of the Lewis s Building and providing a new study zone on the first floor of the. These spaces will be better lit, have better AV and power provision and will consist of a variety of different workspaces - including quieter areas and group study areas. The number of study spaces on campus will be significantly increased with the opening of the ew Student Centre adjacent to the. Surplus to this, Richard Mully s Bar, Phineas Bar, the George Farha Cafe and the Bloomsbury Cafe will be refurbished to provide a better environment with more power and data points so that students can use these spaces for social study. Better Showers/WCs There is a significant lack of shower/changing facilities for those cycling/running to and those doing lunchtime CSC exercise classes (particularly in the ). More Storage Storage is lacking across all buildings and all departments. This is required in a number of forms-mainly: secure confidential storage/typical office storage (such as paper storage)/secure staff storage for personal belongings, as well as storage for transportable AV items are required. CSC also requires more/ more suitable storage for equipment. We are looking to increase and improve the storage available for the Union and will be working with the Union and Estates to see how we can better manage the problems of storage and access to this. Approachable/Less Corporate Aesthetics & Feel Furniture, colour and pattern will all be utilised to create spaces which echo the key values of the Union; spaces and services which are ambitious, inclusive, creative, representative, and empower students to take a proactive role within the Union. Accessibility Accessibility within the existing buildings is poor. We are looking to improve accessibility for everyone across all the Union spaces so that they exceed best practice. We are looking to increase the number of WCs and showers, as well as refurbishing the existing ones. We will also be providing more accessible WCs and showers. Flexible Shared Spaces We are working with the Union and Estates to see how we can improve the efficiency of the room booking system at the Union. We have looked to reconfigure the space available at the to increase the number of bookable spaces for students. In addition to this, we will be improving the environment within these spaces; enabling them to be used for a variety of CSC activities including lunchtime exercise classes. EXISTIG ET USEABLE AREA: sqm (excluding WCs/Showers/Stores and Circulation) Commercial Services: 8 sqm Office Space: sqm Study Space: sqm CSC Space: 9 sqm WCs & Store sqm Circulation sqm Front of House: sqm Shared Meeting Rooms: sqm PROPOSED ET USEABLE AREA: 9 sqm (excluding area returned to, external terrace space, WCs/Showers/Stores and Circulation) Commercial Services: sqm Office Space: 8 sqm Study Space: sqm CSC Space: sqm WCs, Showers & Store 9 sqm Circulation 9 sqm Space returned to for teaching sqm Front of House: 9 sqm External Terrace Cafe: 8 sqm Shared Meeting Rooms: 8 sqm

Students Union The Support Hub - Gordon Street Upgrade WCs to ensure compliance with BS GF - Female WC.8 sq m GF - Acc. WC.98 sq m GF - Male WC.

Create approachable welcome with improved signage and comfortable furniture GF - Store 9. sq m

ot only will this encourage better communication between departments and improve efficiency, it will also centralise the administrative processes of the Union; ending the problems associated with

.8 sq m Main Reception Advice Service Representation & Campaigns Marketing Finance Central Services Volunteering Services Unit Extend Gordon s Cafe to wrap around reception at core.

Also allows for postal deliveries to be stored. Gordon s Cafe Phineas Bar 9.98 sq m Issue m o implied license exists. This drawing errors and omissions to be HB June : (A) P m.

5 Students Union The Support Hub - Gordon Street Upgrade WCs to ensure compliance with BS GF - Female WC.8 sq m GF - Acc. WC.98 sq m GF - Male WC.99 sq m Re-locate reception to central position to improve visibility and security. Desk size to be reduced due to support staff feedback and increased activity at reception spaces. Create approachable welcome with improved signage and comfortable furniture GF - Store 9. sq m GF - U Reception GF - Gordon's Cafe. sq m. sq m GF - U Welcome We have proposed that the core Union services will be collocated within Gordon Street. ot only will this encourage better communication between departments and improve efficiency, it will also centralise the administrative processes of the Union; ending the problems associated with siloed working. Study zone with stackable and flexible furniture..8 sq m Main Reception Advice Service Representation & Campaigns Marketing Finance Central Services Volunteering Services Unit Extend Gordon s Cafe to wrap around reception at core. Furniture to be replaced with more flexible/lightweight elements. GF - Circ..8 sq m F - Shared Study GF - Cafe/Social Study 9. sq m. sq m Re-locate Gordon s Cafe to allow for increased storage and BoH. Also allows for postal deliveries to be stored. Gordon s Cafe Phineas Bar 9.98 sq m Issue m o implied license exists. This drawing errors and omissions to be HB June : (A) P m.. F - Advice Service D Remove lecture-hall type seating and create level floor. Provides : confidential meeting rooms with ancillary comfortable seating areas for informal meetings. F - WCs. sq m o. & Revision U-HBA-A--DR-A-- Increase number of WCs and provide accessible Strategy andu ambulant WCs to comply with BS. For use by staff/students and visitors. Gordon Street ProposedService Advice Reception and Waiting Area Advice Service desk area F - Acc. WC.9 sq m F - Server Rm. 9. sq m F - Advice Service 8.8 sq m First Floor Plan Union Reception P F - HR/SMT/Finance/IT 8. sq m.. Finance department and IT systems co-located at more discreet end of the nd floor to enhance security and allow for enough space for fixed items such as the safes. AV storage also provided within joinery items. o implied license exists. This drawing errors and omissions to be HB June : (A) F - Shared Meeting Rooms. sq m. sq m F - Storage.8 sq m F - Storage F - Sabbs.99 sq m U-HBA-A--DR-A-- F - Circ. m o. & Revision. sq m m Shared breakout areas for informal meetings and student facing activities. Copyright Hawkins Brown Architects F - Shared Meeting Room LLP. sq m Issue Shared meeting rooms available to all departments of varying sizes. Moveable partitions Gordon Street Proposed First Floor Plan allow for flexibility. Additional hot desks provided (surplus to desks provided for both full and part-time staff). F - Shared Breakout. sq m Shared resource library Kitchenette Printer area Shared staff room F - Shared Meeting Rooms 8. sq m F - VSU 8.8 sq m F - Circ.. sq m F - Marketing F - RAC.9 sq m.9 sq m F - Storage. sq m F - Shared Meeting Rooms 8. sq m F - Hot Desk 9. sq m F - Shared Breakout. sq m Second Floor Plan F - Staff Common Room Phineas Bar 8.9 sq m F - Acc. WC.9 sq m F - WCs. sq m.. P Increase number of WCs and provide accessible and ambulant WCs to comply with BS. For use by staff/students and visitor. o implied license exists. This F -drawing Store.8areas sq m should not be used to calculate forf - Circ. the purposes of valuation. Do not scale. this sq m F - Phineas Bar Storage 8. sq m o. & Revision errors and omissions to be HB m Create Phineas bar storage for furniture and other items. Allows for space to be used for events. SKETCH Issue m June : (A) Fixed furniture replaced with stackable, Gordon Street lightweight furniture. Proposed Second Floor Plan U-HBA-A--DR-A-- F - Phineas Bar Area. sq m F - Phineas Bar BoH 8. sq m Replace bar with new and extend for increased bar space. F - Phineas Bar. sq m Circulation lobbies reconfigured to comply with Part M of the Building Regulations and BS 8. Third Floor Plan Typical Workspace Advice Service Shared Breakout/Common Room.. P Issue o implied license exists. This drawing HB June : (A) m m

sq m ew flexible, stackable furniture to allow for removal during events. B - Circ.. sq m B - Circ.. sq m B - Acc. WC. sq m Reconfiguration and refurbishment of female and male WCs. B - Store.

6 Students Union The Student Hub - Lewis s Building Huntley s Pub cellar retained ew kitchen to provide food to Richard Mully s bar. sq m STUDET B - Plant SPORT Relocation of Mully s bar to allow for it to be larger with a dumb waiter to George Farha cafe on the ground floor. B - Huntley Pub Cellar. sq m B - Kitchen/BoH. sq m ew flexible, stackable furniture to allow for removal during events. B - Circ.. sq m B - Circ.. sq m B - Acc. WC. sq m Reconfiguration and refurbishment of female and male WCs. B - Store. sq m B - Richard Mully Bar. sq m B - Circ.. sq m B - Female WC B - Store.9 sq m.8 sq m Study Space Shared Events Space Richard Mully s Bar George Farha Cafe Huntley Pub The Lewis s Building at Gower Street already provides a number of bars and cafe spaces. Currently the George Farha cafe attracts footfall from Euston station and the Huntley Pub and Richard Mully s Bar already host a number of student events. As such, this building is already suited to being the focus of the food and drink offers for the Union. ew accessible WC at entrance to comply with Part M of the Building Regulations and BS 8. B - Richard Mully 8. sq m B - Male WC Reconfiguration of lobby to ensure compliance with Part M of the Building Regulations and BS 8..8 sq m B - Store. sq m Basement Floor Plan Issue o implied license exists. This drawing errors and omissions to be reported the architect. GF to - Circ. HB June : (A) Removal of fixed furniture items within Huntley Pub. Replaced with flexible furniture items. Entry Proposed Basement Plan U-HBA-C-B-DR-A-- door replaced so that it can be used from the street. P GF - Circ..98 sq m The spaces on the first and second floor, which will be freed up due to the consolidation of Union staff within Gordon Street, lend themselves to becoming study areas replacing the Wolfson Study Space on the second floor of Gordon Street with much better, improved spaces for students. These moves enables the Union to improve it s commercial offer and focus on catered hot food. o. & Revision.9 sq m GF - Huntley's Pub.9 sq m GF - WCs. sq m George Farha cafe moved to improve visibility and to allow for dumb waiter link to Richard Mully s in basement. This also allows for a larger cafe space. GF - George Farha Food Bar. sq m ew moveable furniture to George Farha cafe to allow for flexibility. GF - Circ.. sq m GF - George Farha Cafe/Social Study 9. sq m PAVET PAVET LIGHTS LIGHTS Reconfiguration of entry lobby to comply with Part M of the Building Regulations and BS 8. Refurbishment of WC facilities. F - WCs.9 sq m P Issue F - WCs. sq m F - Circ. m m Huntley s Pub rooms and WCs refurbished.89 sq m F - Huntley's Pub.. m.. m. sq m F - Huntley's Pub.9 sq m o implied license exists. This drawing errors and omissions to be HB June : (A) o. & Revision. sq m F - Circ.. sq m F - Shared Breakout. sq m F - Kitchenette Proposed U-HBA-C--DR-A-- F - Huntley's Pub ew study space provided for students with moveable partitions to allow for flexibility. Computer cluster provided for students. WCs reconfigured for efficiency and to provide more study space.. sq m F - WCs.99 sq m Kitchenette and store provided in the case of events being held. F - Circ..88 sq m F - Circ.. sq m F - Store.99 sq m F - Shared Social Study. sq m First Floor Plan Richard Mully s Bar Huntley s Pub rooms and WCs refurbished m m F - Huntley's Pub.8 sq m F - Huntley's Pub.99 sq m.. P Issue F - WC.9 sq m F - Huntley's Pub. sq m F - Circ.. sq m F - Huntley's Pub. sq m o implied license exists. This drawing errors and omissions to be HB June Proposed First Floor Plan Computer cluster provided for students. U-HBA-C--DR-A-- F - Circ. (A) space ew : study provided for students with moveable partitions to allow for flexibility. o. & Revision. sq m F - Shared Computer Cluster WCs reconfigured for efficiency and to provide more study space..9 sq m F - Kitchenette. sq m F - WCs.8 sq m F - Circ. F - Circ.. sq m. sq m Kitchenette and store provided in the case of events being held. F - Shared Study. sq m Second Floor Plan WCs/Showers Clubs & Societies.. P Issue - Gross Commercial Internal Area (GIA)Services Marketing & Communications o implied license exists. This drawing errors and omissions to be HB Advice Service June : (A) Shared Meeting Rooms o. & Revision U-HBA-C--DR-A-- Shared Breakout/Common m m Proposed Second Floor Plan Room

Students Union The Active Hub - Bleeding of bar/cafe services into theatre lobby. To be reviewed alongside wider proposals for the Bloomsbury Theatre. Cafe/bar layout to be refurbished.

sq m Bloomsbury Gym Clubs & Societies Shared Studios Bloomsbury Cafe The Active Hub is where students go to get active, integrating our gym and student activity groups in one shared space.

Through moving the Advice Service to Gordon Street, more space is freed up for CSC studios in this building.

7 Students Union The Active Hub - Bleeding of bar/cafe services into theatre lobby. To be reviewed alongside wider proposals for the Bloomsbury Theatre. Cafe/bar layout to be refurbished. To be reviewed alongside wider proposals for the Bloomsbury Theatre. UGF - Lobby 8. sq m Bloomsbury Gym Clubs & Societies Shared Studios Bloomsbury Cafe The Active Hub is where students go to get active, integrating our gym and student activity groups in one shared space. The larger, column-free spans and space available at the best suits the uses of the Clubs and Societies (CSC) department. Through moving the Advice Service to Gordon Street, more space is freed up for CSC studios in this building. The use of these spaces as activity space - whether this is for sports or by other clubs and societies - will complement the existing Bloomsbury Gym located on the fourth floor. UGF - Bloomsbury Cafe.9 sq m.. P Seating Cafe/Bar AreaIssue m m o implied license exists. This drawing errors and omissions to be HB June : (A) Existing Upper Ground Floor Plan o. & Revision U-HBA-B-UG-DR-A-- Accessible WC provided near the entrance to comply with Part M of the Building Regulations and BS 8. Larger studio spaces refurbished and rationalised Study zone provided ew additional unisex WCs provided ew CSC activity spaces 8 F - CSC Store 8.9 sq m F - Acc. WC. sq m F - Circ..9 sq m F - CSC Studio.9 sq m F - Circ..99 sq m F - CSC F - WCs (Unisex). sq m.8 sq m F - CSC Breakout F - CSC. sq m. sq m First Floor Plan.. P Issue m o implied license exists. This drawing errors and omissions to be HB June : (A) o. & Revision U-HBA-B--DR-A-- Accessible WC and shower provided near the entrance to comply with Part M of the Building Regulations and BS 8. Proposed First Floor Plan Larger studio spaces refurbished and rationalised. Moveable partitions allow for flexibility. Shower and changing facilities Male and female WC blocks with ablution facilities F - Studios. sq m F - Activity Room F - Store.9 sq m 9. sq m Typical Studio Space m F - Store. sq m F - Circ. 8.9 sq m F - Acc. Shower F - Store.9 sq m. sq m F - Studios. sq m F - Studios.8 sq m F - Female WC.. P Issue. sq m F - Showers/Changing.88 sq m Second Floor Plan F - Male WC.8 sq m m m o implied license exists. This drawing errors and omissions to be HB June : (A) o. & Revision U-HBA-B--DR-A-- Proposed Second Floor Plan Gym reception and cafe CSC storage space ew CSC desk space Shared breakout space Staff kitchenette Shared meeting room Potential roof terrace F - External Cafe Terrace 8.9 sq m F - Gym Reception + Cafe. sq m F - Store. sq m F - Store F - Gym/CSC Reception 8. sq m 9. sq m F - Staff Kitchenette.8 sq m 9 8 F - CSC Desk Space 8. sq m F - Shared Breakout.8 sq m F - Shared Meeting Room 8. sq m Third Floor Plan m m o implied license exists. This drawing errors and omissions to be HB Sep : (A) o. & Revision U-HBA-B--DR-A-- Proposed Third Floor Layout Advice Service

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