Oxford University, Earth Sciences Complex
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- Client: Malling Precast Ltd (Laing O'Rourke Group)
- Main Contractor: Laing O'Rourke Civils
- Arcitect: Wilkinson Eyre Architects/Hoare Lea
- Engineers: Pell Frischmann
Working alongside Clegg Associates, PDS were appointed for the detailing for the precast cladding units, stone cutting schedules and bespoke bracketry at The Earth Sciences Building, Oxford for The University of Oxford. The design comprises composite stone faced p.c. cladding panels which include both 3 dimensional patterns of differing stone, but also 3D panel profiles.
Awards:
Oxford Preservation Trust Award 2011
Institute of Civil Engineers Regional Engineering Excellance Award 2011