University of Manchester - Martin Harris Music Practice Building

  • CLIENT: University of Manchester
  • CONTRACT VALUE: £1,528,824
  • SECTOR: Education
  • ARCHITECT: Jefferson Sheard Architects
  • ENGINEER: Clancy Consulting
  • EMPLOYERS AGENT: Jefferson Sheard Architects

This project was secured through a competitive tender process for our Client, the University of Manchester, to design and construct a new two-storey modular music practice building to support the expansion of the adjacent Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama. Prior to commencing the new foundations, we undertook drainage diversion works and electrical infrastructure diversions to accommodate the location of the new building. We took delivery of the new modular building and positioned this on the new foundations and completed new services and drainage to the building.

University of Manchester - Martin Harris Music Practice Building Feature Image
University of Manchester - Martin Harris Music Practice Building Feature Image

Internally, we undertook an extensive fit out programme of new partitions, floor wall and ceiling finishes. Mechanical and electrical works included new lossnay units to supply and extract new fresh air to the building as well as new lighting, power, security, fire and access control.
Externally, we enclosed the building in a quadcore carrier panel cladding to enhance the thermal performance of the building and then constructed a further powder coated cladding panel to the entire envelope to provide a feature finish to the building two sides of the building included a feature perforated panel in keeping with the artistic flair of the end users.
New feature paving with ramps and stairs were constructed to allow access to the building, together with a mix of soft and hard landscaping with new external planters and seating to create the inviting external environment space for building users, and guests to enjoy.

University of Manchester - Martin Harris Music Practice Building Feature Image

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