News/ 24 January 2025

UDF goes to LSE Firoz Lalji Global Hub
Reference visit to LSE Firoz Lalji Global Hub
20 January 2025
The UDF site visit to the Firoz Lalji lab and subsequent panel discussions was well attended. Delegates enjoyed an invigorating visit to site, where the previous Royal College of Surgeons building is being carefully deconstructed, ahead of the main contract works. Then, after retreating on a cold evening to the comfort of the LSE Marshall Building, we enjoyed an interesting panel discussion with client, architect, sustainability consultant and deconstruction contractor. Delegates asked thought provoking questions, and it was generally agreed that this project should represent an exemplar of sustainable re-model and re-purpose, design and construction for the HE sector. This is when measured and certified by numerous recognised assessment processes. UDF hope to prepare a 'lessons learnt' and 'best practice' guidance note as the project completes.
Written by Andy MacFee and images credited to Andy MacFee and Simon Fraser.
University Design Forum extend their thanks to the host and sponsor LSE, 3pm and Deconstruct UK.