Language centre offers 16 teaching rooms in new Library of Birmingham home

THE Brasshouse Language Centre is open for business following its controversial move to the Library of Birmingham.

The school was previously based in a 1930s building near Brindleyplace but was moved to make better use of vacant space in the £188 million library and because its former home had become “unviable”, according to city council bosses.

Brasshouse offers courses and services in more than 30 languages and the move is aimed at providing students with better learning facilities and access to a range of resources not previously available.

The centre contains 16 separate teaching rooms, a new reception and kitchen area.

David Johnson, account manager for fit-out firm Overbury, which carried out the renovation work, said: “We’re delighted to be involved in delivering a high-quality language teaching facility within one of Birmingham’s most recognisable buildings, with this co-location allowing the library to extend its opening hours.

“We’re certain that, once open in the autumn of this year, this new centre will provide excellent facilities for staff and students within their new home.”

A new timelapse video has also been released showing development of the language centre which can be watched on birminghampost.co.uk.