Development for the Future

Practical Learning

Reglit Glass Architecture was delighted to be involved in the creative development of Suffolk New College – the first major project undertaken in the education quarter of Ipswich, a regeneration area east of the town centre.

The new 22,000m2 building consists of four purpose-designed floors housing areas for practical learning that meet the needs of 21st century teaching.

The installation included screens to the east, north (Rope Walk) and south-west elevations, all at first floor level. Our SP26 Clear system was used in various combinations -

Specs 

• SP26 Clear Plus Toughened
• SP26 Clear Toughened
• SP26 Clear Wired
• SP26 Clear Toughened Sandblasted (full & partial sandblasting)
• SP26 Clear Wired Sandblasted – with Red & Orange Colourwash applied to specific planks – as specified by architects

The Rope Walk elevation is considered by many as the ‘public face’ of the college as it is in a prominent position and visually links the campus to the town centre, the station and to the waterfront. For this reason it was imperative that the materials used in this area clearly reflected the new philosophy of the college – vibrant, creative, clean and contemporary - Reglit glass was the perfect choice!

Location:  Ipswich            
Contractor: Morgan Ashurst           
Architects: Sheppard Robson          
Photographer: Warren Page