Pay a visit to any of our sites and you can see how much we’ve already invested in our fantastic facilities, helping us to become one of the UK’s top 10 universities for spending on facilities in the 2012 Complete University Guide.
A flagship extension of our existing City Centre Campus is our latest ambitious venture.
Phase One
This new 'Phase One plot' will provide a state-of-the art home for the Birmingham Institute of Art and Design (BIAD), incorporating a Media Hub, and marks the first step in creating a multi-million pound centre of excellence. It will be ready for staff and students in September 2013.
The city centre campus will support the creative industries, business engagement, applied innovation and cultural excellence.
The 18,310m2 facility will be adjacent to the landmark Millennium Point building, already home to the University’s Faculty of Technology, Engineering and the Environment (TEE).
The site, which is currently a car park that runs adjacent to Curzon Street, will form the first phase on Birmingham’s Eastside - an important part of Birmingham’s Big City Plan.
The new building could fit in the same volume as the Albert Hall and 32 Olympic size swimming pools could be squeezed inside.
Improved location
The location of the new plot provides the opportunity to converge some of the student support facilities within Millennium Point, including the re-modelling of over 3,000m2 of existing areas within TEE.
The proposal, which received planning permission in April 2011, also includes a bridge link into our existing facilities within Millennium Point to further enhance the integration of facilities.
Students, staff and visitors to the new campus will also benefit from nearby transport links including the redeveloped New Street station and the proposed high speed rail link.
State-of-the-art facilities
Architects have drawn up plans for a five-floor building which is designed around an inner atrium and will house state-of-the-art media facilities such as television and photographic studios.
Consultation took place with the University to look at ways to integrate the specialist facilities, such as the industry-standard media production area that will include four TV studios and associated technical support space.
The new building, which will face the proposed scenic city centre park, will be also used to house public art displays.
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