Bloomsbury Masterplan
PHYSICS YARD The Physics Yard, currently a somewhat unloved corner of the campus, will be transformed when it is covered by a landscaped garden, providing an environmentally friendly and relaxing space between new entrances into the Bloomsbury Theatre and the Wilkins and Physics buildings.
Shaping UCL’S FUTURE The Bloomsbury campus has served UCL staff and students well for almost 200 years. However, time takes its toll, and the university is making the most of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to prepare for the next 200 years. UCL has commissioned architects Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands to draw up the Bloomsbury Masterplan, which will shape the development of UCL’s campus in the heart of London over the next 10–15 years. The student experience is at the centre of the plans, creating exemplary spaces for modern teaching and learning, while preserving the architectural quality of UCL’s buildings. The improved UCL campus will make the most of our spaces and our environment. New routes across the campus will open UCL up to the public, revealing the university’s diverse activities to people who live and work in Bloomsbury. Find out more www.ucl.ac.uk/masterplan 6
PETRIE SPECIAL COLLECTIONS We plan to move these world-famous Egyptian and Sudanese archaeological collections to the top gallery of the Courtauld building, which will be refurbished to provide a suitably world-class exhibition and learning space. A new ground floor reception lobby and a direct lift service to the top floor from Byng Place will make the Petrie more welcoming to members of the public.