University of Warwick - STEM Cluster
- Location
- Coventry, UK
- Client
- University of Warwick
- Expertise
- Architecture
- Building Services Engineering
- Design Management
- Landscape Architecture
Over a ten year period, BDP is acting as lead consultant and principal designer to create a transformative complex aimed at enriching education, fostering collaboration, and advancing cutting-edge research for students, faculty, and local communities.
This visionary precinct will include new research facilities, science labs and classrooms run by field specialists in the STEM departments. By seamlessly integrating academia with public engagement, it will serve as a beacon of inspiration, connecting communities with the University's groundbreaking research endeavours.
As part of BDP’s wider role in delivering the University of Warwick’s STEM cluster, the Renewable Energy Centre is a 900m² critical infrastructure facility designed to distribute heating, cooling, and sprinkler systems across the central campus. The project plays a key role in the University’s transition to sustainable energy, enabling the shift from fossil fuels to air source heat pump technology. BDP led the design through RIBA Stages 2 and 3, providing CDM and Building Regulations Principal Designer services. Our team advised the University on its regulatory duties, facilitated design workshops to identify and manage risks, and developed a comprehensive Access and Maintenance strategy. We produced a detailed Pre-Construction Health and Safety File and proposed a handover-ready format for the Principal Contractor. Compliance was embedded throughout the design process via collaborative meetings, a Building Regulations Report, a compliance tracker, and competency statements, ensuring the project met the highest standards of safety, performance, and future-proofed energy planning.