sbarc | spark
by Cardiff University
Client Hawkins\Brown
Award RSAW Award 2024
Located within Cardiff University鈥檚 Innovation Campus, sbarc | spark is an educational building which reflects the university鈥檚 mission of 鈥榩romoting and supporting high quality, cross-disciplinary research and innovative knowledge exchange activities鈥�.
The 12,000 square metres of new workspaces, recreational areas, laboratories, exhibition spaces, and breakout zones are arranged around the 鈥極culus鈥� 鈥� a sculptural staggered staircase that forms the heart of the building. With their finely executed design, the architects have produced a place that exudes innovation and joy. The more dedicated and concentrated uses - such as offices, incubator units, and learning rooms - are placed around the perimeter, while the more collaborative functions cluster around the Oculus.
These spaces鈥� varied, well-considered fit-out options ensure that they all form a generous and flexible environment for learning, enterprise, and knowledge sharing.
Contractor Bouygues
Structural & Civil Engineer Jacobs
MEP Engineer, Fire Engineer, Acoustic Engineer Arup
Project Management Gleeds
Planning Consultant DPP
Cost Consultant F&G
People Tracking Buro Happold
Gross internal area in m虏 12,313
