SKA Global Headquarters Jodrell Bank Observatory Building, Project, Centre for Astrophysics England
SKA Global Headquarters, Jodrell Bank
Square Kilometre Array, the world?s largest radio telescope – design by Hassell architects
30 Aug 2016
SKA Global Headquarters at Jodrell Bank
Design: Hassell, architects
Location: Jodrell Bank ? The University of Manchester, Macclesfield, Cheshire, North West England, UK
Square Kilometre Array, the world?s largest radio telescope
£16.5m extension to Jodrell Bank?s SKA headquarters is approved
The new SKA Global Headquarters at Jodrell Bank ? an extension of the current facilities to house more staff as the project ramps up ? has been approved by the local planning authority, reports the University of Manchester.
Cheshire East Council has approved the application for the erection of new single storey research and administration building and associated landscape, car parking and road works connecting to the existing building. The proposed design takes inspiration from the radio waves that are at the heart of the SKA?s work, while embracing its natural environment.
Early works are due to start in December, and construction is expected to last around 12 months. When completed, the building will be able to hold up to 135 staff, providing research and office space as well as catering facilities for the organisation that will supervise the international effort to build and operate the world?s largest radio telescope. Due to its internat...