West Herts College Redevelopment, Watford

Weedon Partnership llp are appointed as executive Architects on West Herts College Redevelopment progressing a concept design from RIBA stage D/E. The proposed development will provide a state-of-the-art purpose built Further Education and Higher Education facility conducive with the college's current and future requirements.

The development provides accommodation to deliver the following:

  • Performing Arts
  • Art Design & Media/Computing
  • Hair & Beauty
  • Care & Early years
  • Hospitality & Catering
  • Literacy Language & Numeracy
  • Sport & Public Services
  • Foundation Programmes
  • Higher & Professional

In support of the core accommodation the following is also provided:

  • Nursery/Crèche
  • Refectory/cafeteria
  • Learning Resource Centre
  • Shop/Administrative offices
  • Premises facilities
  • External compound areas
  • Secure Cycle storage
  • Parking

The development also offers a 'street' of facilities open to the general public. This leads from the entrance atrium past a range of working learning environments that are visible and inspire interest. Combining with gardens and courtyards that reflect the activities within, the building provides inside/ outside spatial experiences.

Contract Value - £47m