The Spark
The Spark is a new £30m campus for Southampton Solent University, designed to be a semi-public learning centre to provide staff and students a dynamic new space in which to study, socialise and share new learning experiences.
Image credit to Tony McAteer, Gleeds
Key Information
- Client: Southampton Solent University
- Contractor: Interserve Construction Ltd (Southampton)
- Architect: Scott Brownrigg (London)
- Location: Southampton
Project Overview
The Spark is a new £30m campus for Southampton Solent University, designed to be a semi-public learning centre to provide staff and students a dynamic new space in which to study, socialise and share new learning experiences.
Brief scope of works
The centrepiece of this stunning new building is the full height atrium and futuristic, multi-functional supported pod which hosts a full size lecture theatre and viewing platform with fantastic views. Being involved at concept stage of this project allowed us to form an integral part of the design team and have a valuable input into the design at the earliest possible stage. This provided compliance and cost certainty as the proposals developed prior to the planning application. We also made essential contributions to value engineering meetings.
