The University鈥檚 striking new Mountbatten Building has won a top architecture award.
It has received a prestigious Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Award, which are given for buildings that have high architectural standards and make a substantial contribution to the local environment. The building has been designed to consume 65% less energy than a comparable scheme of this type.
RIBA judges liked its 鈥渟imple, dynamic forms鈥� and said the design allowed it to 鈥渆mbody 21st century scientific research in a sustainable, academic setting.鈥�
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