Designed by: Evans McDowall Architects
Built by: Lindum York
For: Askham Bryan College
The refurbishment of the 1968 Teaching Block at Askham Bryan College demonstrates a clear and confident approach to reuse. Retaining a structurally sound building, the scheme delivers modern, flexible teaching spaces through targeted intervention rather than wholesale change.
A new entrance and consistent use of oak establish identity and strengthen campus cohesion. Comprehensive fabric and services upgrades significantly improve environmental performance, supported by photovoltaic panels.
The integration of a courtyard micro-farm embeds sustainability within the curriculum. The result is a robust, well-resolved building that transforms a previously outdated facility into a contemporary and engaging learning environment.
Judges comments from the Awards evening
“The first award in the ‘Non-Residential’ category goes to a project that has successfully transformed a 1960s building from a dysfunctional and inefficient liability into a valued and attractive asset. The judges were impressed that the result is a building that is not only functional and fit for purpose but also a delightful and inspiring place in which to study and be taught.”
