Horizontal circulation is terminated at both ends with glazed portals to capture views and offer engagement with its urban context.

The latest research and government initiatives reinforce the need to strengthen the connection between people and nature, and specifically, that interaction with the natural environment can have a positive effect on people living with dementia.Accordingly, and befitting its research and the importance of engagement with the natural environment in the promotion of health, the building's forms are clad in familiar and natural materials comprising modular, repetitive elements of earthy terracotta that reference the context and character of the site and its history as a quarry providing construction materials for the area.

Timber frames provide a complement to highlight and identify entrances.The facade is arranged in various combinations to create a unique architectural pattern broken up by full-height slot window apertures that introduce daylight and view deep into the building.The variation in the positioning of these windows articulates the facade and is arranged to relate to the position of the sun and local context.

Timber frames provide a complement to highlight and identify entrances.The facade is arranged in various combinations to create a unique architectural pattern broken up by full-height slot window apertures that introduce daylight and view deep into the building.The variation in the positioning of these windows articulates the facade and is arranged to relate to the position of the sun and local context.The simply fixed glazing ensures security whilst maximizing daylight into the building, an important consideration for the comfort of the occupants.This sequence of windows expresses the variety of internal spaces, creating a flexible module for both cellular office and open plan workstations providing space for researchers to meet, share ideas, and train supporting the various needs of the contemporary academic workplace.An innovative solution incorporating louvers for natural ventilation with acoustic buffering is incorporated within the reveals of the facade.

These louvers also provide an effective night purge system, which is integral to the sustainability strategy for naturally heating and cooling the building, whilst addressing complex acoustic criteria.The building is full of fresh air and controlled natural light reinforcing the importance of the research being conducted within and the University’s commitment to sustainability, health, and well-being.