University of Leeds Source:&nbsp Image by Alastair Wallace ShutterstockThe University of Leeds has named the winner of its procurement competition to find a masterplanner to rethink its 40ha main campus A team led by Prior + Partners featuring AHMM, branding agency DNCO, engineers Alan Baxter, Expedition, Gardiner & Theobald, Evolve Digital Workplaces, Kate McLaren Design, re-form landscape architecture and Civic Engineers has been selected for the commission.The appointment follows a six-month, three-stage competitive public procurement process, which attracted a longlist of 54 applicants. The winning team will draw up a strategic masterplan framework for the universitys city-centre campus, which features a range of Gothic Revival, Art Deco and Brutalist architecture.The 18-month study will review existing facilities and space utilisation, evaluate high-level constraints and opportunities presented by the existing campus, set development principles for the framework, anticipate future space needs and create a conceptual vision for the future of the site.AdvertisementKey aims include enhancing the physical environment of the universitys 40ha main campus to deliver a more compelling student experience, and support the Universitys active role in the cultural and social capital and economic growth of the wider city and region.Jen Wilson director of masterplanning, asset management and sustainability at the University of Leeds said: Reimagining our campus will deliver long-term change that will benefit the university and wider city. But, most importantly, it is about creating a welcoming campus that supports the needs of students for years to come, invoking a sense of belonging and opportunity.Were excited to be working with Prior + Partners, who bring a wealth of experience and creativity to the project.Elise Baudon, director of masterplanning at Prior + Partners, said: As placemakers, were inspired by the fundamental role of universities in underpinning the identity of their home cities, helping to create dynamic economies, stronger communities and better futures.In the case of Leeds, our enthusiasm is only made greater by the many opportunities and assets this historic university and city has to offer.AdvertisementThe University of Leeds is the fifth largest university in the UK, with around 33,300 students. Its main 40ha campus features a variety of buildings, including the Grade II*-listed Roger Stevens Building by Chamberlin, Powell & Bon.Irish practice ODonnell + Tuomey won a competition to design a statement building for the University of Leeds in 2019. Recent schemes delivered by the university include a 16 million library on Woodhouse Lane by ADP.The university adopted an earlier 10-year, 200 million regeneration masterplan draw up by ADP in 2015. As part of the regeneration programme, a listed building management strategy was created by Avanti Architects for the universitys nine listed post-war buildings.Nicholas Hare Architects, Associated Architects and DLA Architecture were picked for the University of Leeds 15.8 million construction consultancy services framework five years ago.2025-03-20Merlin Fulchercomment and share