The building underwent significant restoration in 2003 to restore much of its original stonework and paint colours and the latest project will protect and enhance many of the building’s key aspects including its dramatic entrance hall and atrium and council chamber.Coventry University’s vision for this facility was to challenge conventional thinking around the organisation of study, hence Broadway Malyan’s approach has been to combine the latest in pedagogic thinking while also creating a campus that is outward facing and open to use by the local community.
As well as remodeling the former council offices in the building’s two wings to create a series of high quality learning spaces with unique views across the site’s landscaped grounds, the project includes a new café for both university and community and a new learning resource centre. Based upon a high-quality and low-cost career focused model of higher education pioneered by the University through its CU Coventry model, CU London will offer lower fees, lower entry requirements and more flexible learning options.