University of East Anglia  
 


Planning the development and expansion of the University of East Anglia campus for twenty five years, Rick Mather Architects' masterplan identified sites for new construction, including several residential buildings and a new Drama Centre. Catering for no less than 800 students, new low energy accommodation and communal facilities were constructed on two of these sites. Consisting of three-storey units of student study bedrooms, and a top, fourth, floor with two-person flats, living rooms and kitchens face a southerly terrace and pedestrian street. Energy conservation is recognised as a priority. Carefully conceived and detailed, the scheme is so energy efficient that no central heating is required. As Consultant Architect, Rick Mather has worked with the University of East Anglia for twenty years. In addition to the new residences and Drama Centre, earlier work on the campus includes the Schools of Education and Information Systems and the Climatic Research Unit.

Press
RIBA Journal Student Union John Welsh Feb 94
Architecture Today Energy - warm space, cool aesthetic: Rick Mather at UEA Mark Swenarton Feb 94
The Independent
Hallmarks of quality on the campus
Peter Dormer 8 Dec 93
 
       
Awards

Civic Trust Award 1995

 
  RIBA Award 1994
  RIBA Award 1988
  Architectural Design Award 1986
Client University of East Anglia    
Location Norwich    
Content 800 student residences
Drama Centre
Schools of Education and Information Systems
Climatic Research Unit
 
Cost £20m    
Completed September 1993