A landmark new building for The City Law School

The new £68 million building will provide 7,200 square metres of world class educational facilities on seven floors. Situated on Sebastian Street, the building will join the other City buildings (College, University, Centenary, Drysdale and Tait) situated on Northampton Square. When City first opened its doors in 1894, it consisted of just one building; 125 years on it continues to expand on the very place where it first set its roots.

The landmark new building replaces two underused buildings at Northampton Square (a pre-fabricated health centre from the 1970s and a former clothing factory from 1947) while integrating two other buildings that were once a workshop and a metal works factory dating back to the early 1900s. The distinct character of the factories will be preserved and a glass-roofed atrium will connect them to the new building, creating a hub for The City Law School.

As well as bringing all law students together under one roof, the new building will boast several innovative features, including a mock court room; and dynamic social spaces that encourage creativity and interactive learning. The building will also house a legal clinic, where students will be able to put their learning into practice by advising real people on real legal issues. The attractive features extend to the outside with a relaxing outdoor space.

As the greenest university in London and among the top ten in the country, City is committed to minimising its impact on the environment. With this in mind, City sought to design a building that will meet the highest sustainability standards. It features green roofs, ground source heating and cooling, energy-efficient lighting and lifts, all of which will contribute to lowered carbon emissions. As well as helping to reduce energy consumption, the building will also generate renewable energy through the use of solar panels and by harvesting rainwater.