Lincoln UTC
To refurbish a Grade II Listed Victorian Girls School, designed by William Watkins and redevelop the “land-locked” site to the rear to create teaching accommodation for a University Technical College.
The design team was brought together under the Scape Framework and provided an innovative solution to a challenging brief and even more challenging development site.
“The work conducted by Willmott Dixon and John Roberts Architects has been first class. It was a challenging build as Willmott Dixon had to work on a very sensitive site close to Lincoln Cathedral and within an historic area but the end result is fantastic.
"The old and the new have been brought together wonderfully and it feels like it's meant to be - the original and new building fit together perfectly. Our staff and students cannot wait to learn in this inspiring building."
Dr Rona Mackenzie, Principal - Lincoln UTC
The "land-locked" site lay at the foot of the International Heritage Site of Lincoln Cathedral, surrounded by further Listed Buildings.
Using a range of pre-fabricated components, the project overcame numerous logistical challenges presented by the difficult site.
Due to the sensitive location of the project, care was taken to ensure a positive aesthetic contribution to the local environment and maintain original views across the hillside.
“It feels like a building to fit the vision that we had. It's perfect."
Dr Rona Mackenzie, Principal - Lincoln UTC
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