Shortlist of architects for RIBA Design Competition announced 19th November 2015
For more information and the list of architects see the news update.
LSE launches its third RIBA international Design Competition
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) has invited expressions of interest for its next major building project; the redevelopment of 44 Lincoln’s Inn Fields (44LIF), which will be known as the Paul Marshall Building. 44 Lincoln’s Inn Fields was purchased by LSE in 2013 from Cancer Research UK (CRUK) who remain in occupation until their move to the new Francis Crick Institute in 2017.
Following its redevelopment, the new building on the site of 44LIF will house a number of academic and research departments including the Marshall Institute for Philanthropy and Social Entrepreneurship. Paul Marshall is a major benefactor of the School and the Marshall Institute will make its permanent home in the new building at 44 Lincoln’s Inn Fields which will take his name.
Aerial view of 44 Lincoln's Inn Fields looking north
LSE has established a reputation in the last decade of commissioning high quality, innovative and sustainable architecture. The construction of a major new university building on the site of 44 Lincoln’s Inn Fields will cement this reputation. This international competition, run in conjunction with the RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects), follows the School’s previous two successful RIBA competitions.
Vision
The School has instigated its third RIBA international design competition to procure a design response which will achieve the following:
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The new building will play a key role in promoting the values, ethos and brand of LSE
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Its contemporary high quality design will inspire future generations of students and academics and will be regarded as a seminal piece of university architecture in its historic setting overlooking Lincoln’s Inn Fields in central London
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Innovative and adaptable teaching and research workspaces that combine the best of old and new methods of student centred learning and academic enquiry/scholarship
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The building will be integral to the transformation of the campus and enhancement of the public realm as well as contributing to the quality of its unique neighbourhood
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Environmental sustainability and carbon minimisation will be fundamental aspects of the building’s identity
Expressions of Interest
The call for Expressions of Interest has now closed. The Invitation for Expressions of Interest is available on this web page. Please look at the document for more information on the competition objectives.
Programme
The outline programme for the design competition process is set out below. Please note this programme is draft and is subject to change.
Programme
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Activity
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Target Date
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Invitation for Expressions of Interest issued by RIBA Competitions
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23 September 2015
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Deadline for receipt of Expressions of Interest
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19 October 2015
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Shortlisted teams notified
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November 2015
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Design competition brief issued to 6 shortlisted teams
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w/c 11 January 2016
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Mid competition workshops x 6 design submissions
for 2 weeks by LSE
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w/c 25 January 2016
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Design competition submissions received from 6 teams
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26 February 2016
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Exhibition of 6 design submissions for 2 weeks by LSE
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2 - 17 March 2016
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Contract & cost submissions received from 6 shortlisted teams
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11 March 2016
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LSE Jury Panel
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15 April 2016
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Selection of preferred design team confirmed
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Spring 2016
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Invitiation for Expressions of Interest (pdf)