South Wales architects help university makeover


South Wales architects the Lewis Partnership are helping to bring one of the most historic university sites in Wales bang up-to-date with a major makeover.
The Lampeter campus of the University of Wales Trinity St David contains a mixture of historic buildings and more contemporary structures which need renovation.
“Even the biggest fan of the Lampeter university campus would have to admit that some of the more modern buildings on site have been in need of a makeover, “said Philip Lewis, managing director of the Lewis Partnership Ltd, of Llanelli.
“There has been an university on the Lampeter site since the early part of the 19th century, so we considered ourselves very privileged to help bring a new, modern and vibrant look to buildings which were looking a little sad.”
The £800,000 project is in the hands of WRW Construction, with all the design work carried out by the Llanelli-based Lewis Partnership.
“It’s been challenging and interesting project for us as architects and it has cemented a growing partnership with the University of Wales Trinity St David,” said Mr Lewis.
“In recent years, we have worked with the university administrators on improvements to the Carmarthen campus at the old Trinity College.
“Now, we’ve had the chance to develop and improve the Lampeter campus and we hope it makes a big difference to the lives of the academics and students working on the campus.
“The work on the current sports hall has involved new cladding, painting and further improvements such as new heating and flooring.
“One of the old squash courts has been put to different use with the construction of a gym and a first floor dance studio.
“The first phase of the work is due for completion at the end of this month.
“The second part of the project sees the refurbishment of the arts building.
“The front façade gets a makeover and classrooms are being given a major facelift. As always, the watchword has been on sustainability and the environment with sun louvres added to the building.
“The project also includes improvements to the concourse in front of the arts building.
“The refurbished buildings will meet all the university’s requirements for accessibility and we hope they meet with the approval of all who use them.”
Weblinks –
http://www.lewispartnership.co.uk
http://www.trinitysaintdavid.ac.uk
http://www.wrw.co.uk
On Facebook, search ‘Lewis Partnership Ltd.’
On Twitter, look for @Lewis_Architect
Photos above: Two artistic impressions of revamped sports hall. Below, a visualisation of the arts building.

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