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08/11/2023
Willmott Dixon Partners With Oxford Brookes University
Willmott Dixon has partnered with Oxford Brookes University to celebrate the topping out of its project to develop two new buildings offering teaching, learning and research space at the university’s Headington Hill site.
The occasion was to mark both buildings reaching their highest points. When complete, the new teaching buildings and workshops will enhance science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and creative industries activities as part of the University's long term Oxford Campus Vision which will see Oxford Brookes bring together all its Oxford activities on the Headington Campus over the coming years.
The new buildings are set to open their doors for the 2024/25 academic year and will be the new home for the University’s School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics, currently based at Wheatley. The topping out ceremony saw Willmott Dixon director Neville Dale joined by guests including Professor Alistair Fitt, Vice-Chancellor of Oxford Brookes University. Professor Fitt said: "The construction of these two innovative buildings is moving at a fast pace, and we look forward to opening the doors in the 2024/25 academic year.
"Students, staff, industry partners and the local community are going to benefit immensely from the rich and stimulating environment that these fantastic new spaces will offer, where they can learn, study, work and socialise. I would like to extend a thank you to our construction partners, Willmott Dixon, as well as a range of partners who have played a key role in the development of two important buildings for the University and wider region."
Richard Poulter, Managing Director of Willmott Dixon, added: "This project is about the future of education, the nurturing of young minds and the creation of an environment that inspires creativity and learning.
"The Headington Hill buildings are designed with the environment in mind, embodying modern construction principles that align with the University's mission to promote responsible and sustainable development. We look forward to seeing the project progress and are excited for the opening."
The occasion was to mark both buildings reaching their highest points. When complete, the new teaching buildings and workshops will enhance science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and creative industries activities as part of the University's long term Oxford Campus Vision which will see Oxford Brookes bring together all its Oxford activities on the Headington Campus over the coming years.
The new buildings are set to open their doors for the 2024/25 academic year and will be the new home for the University’s School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics, currently based at Wheatley. The topping out ceremony saw Willmott Dixon director Neville Dale joined by guests including Professor Alistair Fitt, Vice-Chancellor of Oxford Brookes University. Professor Fitt said: "The construction of these two innovative buildings is moving at a fast pace, and we look forward to opening the doors in the 2024/25 academic year.
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"Students, staff, industry partners and the local community are going to benefit immensely from the rich and stimulating environment that these fantastic new spaces will offer, where they can learn, study, work and socialise. I would like to extend a thank you to our construction partners, Willmott Dixon, as well as a range of partners who have played a key role in the development of two important buildings for the University and wider region."
Richard Poulter, Managing Director of Willmott Dixon, added: "This project is about the future of education, the nurturing of young minds and the creation of an environment that inspires creativity and learning.
"The Headington Hill buildings are designed with the environment in mind, embodying modern construction principles that align with the University's mission to promote responsible and sustainable development. We look forward to seeing the project progress and are excited for the opening."
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