George Downing Construction (GDC) is delivering the new facility in the heart of Leeds' Civic Quarter and completion is scheduled for September 2020.
Designed by architects Hawkins/Brown, the new hub for creative education will be home to the University's School of Film, Music and Performing Arts, plus the fashion department. It will feature specialist facilities including a performance theatre and 220-seat Dolby Atmos movie cinema, as well as specialist studios for fashion, music, film and television.
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The project forms the first new development in a £200m programme of investment at Leeds Beckett over the next five years. It is also the final phase of GDC's £100m transformation of the vacant wider site into the distinctive City Village campus living environment.
Ian Orton director of GDC, said: "This is an exciting scheme, which will form a new home for creative education at Leeds Beckett and we're delighted to be starting on site.
"This landmark building will include a number of outstanding technical features and facilities, creating a world-class learning environment at the heart of the campus."
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