Rob McCartney will be hosting Project Architect Andrew Kane from FaulknerBrowns Architects for an online lunchtime talk about Lower Mountjoy Teaching and Learning Centre, a RIBA North East Award 2021 and RIBA National Award 2021 winner.
RIBA Awards 2021 jury comment about Lower Mountjoy Teaching and Learning Centre:
Internally the simplicity of the plan translates into easily manoeuvrable spaces, with a clear hierarchy as you move further through the building, all set around a dramatic but informal central atrium. The warmth of the space is aided by the introduction of detailed timberwork to the stair and balustrade, which draw visitors up and through the spaces. The roof form here gives a bright and sociable space which changes through the day depending on the light conditions. ⠀
The roof forms are one of the key elements of the design. The architects have created a roofscape which responds to the conservation and UNESCO world heritage site setting. The series of Zinc standing seam asymmetric pyramidal forms are rotated to echo the ad hoc evolution of the mediaeval rooftops of the city, and this connection is highly successful. This also translates into the internal spaces, each having a slightly different character, orientation, and light in each of the zones on the upper floor. ⠀
We hope to follow up this event with an in person talking tour of Lower Mountjoy Teaching and Learning Centre soon. Keep a look out for more details.
