Arts University Bournemouth Halls, Poole Student Housing Photos, Accommodation Architecture, Architect
Arts University Bournemouth Student Halls, UK
16 September 2021
Architect: Design Engine
Location: AUB Wallisdown campus, Poole, Dorset, southern England, UK, BH12 5HH
Design Engine complete landmark £24m Student Halls development for Arts University Bournemouth

AUB Student Housing in Poole
Design Engine have completed a landmark £24 million student halls development for Arts University Bournemouth. A ceremony was held last week to mark the official opening ahead of the new academic year.

The Design Engine scheme will be home to 300 students and is situated on AUB?s Wallisdown campus. Designed to fit in with the campus? cutting-edge design aesthetic, the building will feature eight-bed clusters with communal kitchens and dining areas centred around a landscaped courtyard. This arrangement provides a mix of spaces to create an environment supportive of students.
Clusters provide space for smaller student groups to come together within the garden and adjacent communal spaces support larger group interactions. The high quality accommodation includes roof-top solar panels, assisting in reducing the building?s energy demand in conjunction with high performance thermal insulation.

The development boasts impressive sustainability credentials to benefit both students and local residents. The design includes upgrading the pedestrian and cycle routes that connect nearby area...