BAM has been appointed to build a new £42 million building for the University of London's City Law School.

The project involves redeveloping four buildings that form a corner at Sebastian Street and Goswell Road into a new 7,240m2 development for The City Law School. Works are commencing on site and completion is scheduled for mid-2019.

Designed by architectural practice Wilkinson Eyre, two of the buildings - a pre-fabricated health centre from the 1970s and a former factory from 1947 – will be demolished. The other two buildings, former factories at Goswell Road and the Myddleton Building, will be retained and integrated into the new campus.

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In addition, BAM will create a structure on several levels - seven storeys at its highest point - while retaining the separate character of the four blocks, which will function as one building. A central atrium space will be created between them.

Andy Mason, Construction Director for BAM, said: "This is a typically challenging London scheme which will require a highly adaptable approach, very careful planning and top logistics. But this is what we bring to the table, and it's going to be an absorbing construction challenge. We'll end up creating more space and flexibility and greater coherence in these upgraded buildings which will provide for the University's current and future needs."

Ed Kevin, Head of Projects, City, University of London said: "This is an exciting and significant project for City, University of London, being our largest investment in the estate, and first new build, in over a decade. The end result will transform the Sebastian Street site and provide The City Law School with a fantastic new home at our main campus that will enhance our presence on Goswell Road, and act as a visual marker to the University."

(LM)