Anglia University Campus Masterplan, Rivermead, Chelmsford, UK

Gary Young with Colin Buchanan & Partners designed Anglia University’s masterplan for a 15 acre Rivermead campus in Chelmsford.

The masterplan provides a living campus with a mix of teaching space and amenities creating a vibrant place for staff and student interaction. Particular emphasis is placed on the walkable environment with the integration of high quality design buildings and landscaped open spaces located next to the River Chelmer.

The masterplan included assessment and evaluation of University departments in the existing campus, phasing and release of buildings for alternative development.   

The masterplan enabled the flagship Ashcroft building, innovation park and student housing in a landscape setting to commence in 2000.