Sheppard Robson bags university design brief

Architectural practice Sheppard Robson has been appointed by the University of Edinburgh to take on its ambitious “Nucleus Project”.

The scheme will be the focal point for a strategic redevelopment of the university’s King’s Buildings Campus.

A phased development will see the incorporation of flexible learning spaces, lecture theatres, catering outlets, a gym, retail provision and a student information centre. There are also complementary landscaping and infrastructure proposals for what is being billed as a “world-class facility”.

Luke Thurman, associate at Sheppard Robson, said: “Sheppard Robson in Scotland has continued to build upon our specialism in higher education facilities, and our appointment to the University of Edinburgh’s Nucleus Project underlines our ongoing commitment to this sector.

“Higher Education is a rapidly changing arena that moves with the times perhaps faster than any other sector in terms of its facilities.”