- Education, Science & Research
HI-STEM Centre
Designing a purpose-built centre for learning in healthcare and digital technologies
This new-build development was designed to support Bury College in expanding its offer of health, innovation and related technologies to support future students, preparing them for employment in sectors of importance to the Bury and Greater Manchester economies.
Key facts
Client: Bury College
Status: Complete
Location: Bury
Services provided:
- Lead Designer
- Principal Designer- CDM
- Interior Design
- Landscape Design
- Architect
- Masterplanning
- BIM
About the project
The purpose-built facility boasts an impressive range of accommodation including a laboratory, simulated hospital ward, home environments, alongside digital and IT facilities to support students in their practical learning, including the delivery of a new Health and Digital T Level qualification.
The design proposal was developed in collaboration with course leaders, through a detailed consultation process. The interior was designed, creating an immersive real-world experience for the students.
The building is equipped with an immersive digital environment, flexible IT and Esports suites, teaching laboratory, dental studio, simulated hospital ward and domestic (home) learning environments.
The site is located close to a main road and a public footpath. In response to these site constraints, the design strategy was to maximise the height of the building to reducing its footprint. This strategy leaves room for future development, a key consideration for the wider Bury College estate.
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