Four decades of creating sustainable, inspiring environments with integrity.

The Accrington and Rossendale College Technology Centre, completed at a cost of £7m and spanning 4,000m², provides modern facilities to support the college’s advanced vocational and technical training.

Designed with flexibility and cutting-edge technology, the centre enhances the learning experience, preparing students for careers in industries requiring specialist skills.

Bond Bryan designed a unique research facility for the University of Sheffield to study plants and social insects like ants and bees.

Featuring bee flight rooms, a green roof, and sustainable materials, the building integrates seamlessly into its woodland setting, supporting groundbreaking research and re-establishing native species on site.

Aspire is a purpose-built SEN primary school in Sittingbourne, Kent, designed for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN). Developed by the local authority and ESFA, it addresses the growing need for specialist education in the area.

The single-storey design creates a calm, structured environment, with each classroom opening onto secure, age-specific play areas. A large dining hall and multi-purpose space welcome community use, extending the school’s impact beyond education. The landscape design embraces the woodland learning principle, integrating nature into the site to support sensory engagement and physical development. Aspire provides a nurturing and inspiring setting where children can thrive.

The £22m Aylesbury College campus redevelopment, completed in 2008, spans 14,500m² and delivers a vibrant, modern learning hub. Designed for flexibility and inclusivity, the campus combines advanced facilities with welcoming social spaces, supporting a wide range of vocational and academic courses.

This transformation reflects the college’s commitment to creating an inspiring environment for students and the local community.

Bond Bryan delivered a two-form entry satellite for Barclay Primary School, expanding capacity while enhancing the grounds of the Listed Chestnuts House.

Designed for accessibility and optimal play areas, the school creates a cohesive, welcoming learning environment, blending functionality with respect for the historic setting under the Priority Schools Building Programme.

Barnsley College’s Sixth Form Centre is a striking, contemporary landmark at the heart of Barnsley, blending modern design with its historic town centre setting.

Designed within a rapid 10-week programme, the centre offers dynamic teaching spaces, realised through collaborative engagement with the college, local authority, and community stakeholders.

The LLDD Centre at Bedford College provides state-of-the-art facilities for students aged 16+ with a range of learning difficulties and disabilities. Designed to support 120 students, the first phase includes a Learning Kitchen and Café, where students gain hands-on experience preparing and serving food. A main reception desk doubles as an Employment Bureau, facilitating independence and practical skills. Quiet breakout spaces and specialist classrooms create a supportive learning environment.

The second phase expands provision to 145 students, introducing dedicated spaces for those with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD). Located along the town’s historic high street, the centre respects its architectural surroundings, with a design that complements neighbouring Grade II* listed buildings. This project reinforces Bedford College’s commitment to inclusive education, empowering students with essential life and employment skills.

Bond Bryan was appointed to design the expansion of Bennett Memorial Diocesan School in response to increasing demand for student places. The school, originally established in 1953, has evolved over the years, now accommodating both boys and girls across multiple standalone buildings of varying architectural styles.
The expansion includes new general teaching and ICT rooms, science labs, and an Activity/Dining Hall with space for 300 pupils. Kitchen and WC facilities have also been upgraded to support the growing school population.

Landscaping improvements enhance student safety and address parking issues, particularly for school buses. Additional car parking spaces have been introduced to accommodate the increased staff numbers. These developments ensure the school continues to provide high-quality education within a well-structured, modern environment.

Bond Bryan redeveloped Brierley Forest Primary School, creating a modern two-storey building for 420 pupils while retaining key facilities like the Nursery and Sports Hall.

Using prefabricated timber panels for efficiency, the project enhanced play areas and ensured seamless delivery, all while the school remained fully operational.

Bromstone Primary School’s expansion to a three-form entry now offers 90 Reception places annually, meeting Broadstairs’ growing demand for primary education.

With new and enhanced learning spaces, the school provides a vibrant, inclusive environment where 630 pupils can thrive, ensuring a bright future for local families and young learners.

Bond Bryan’s design for Bedford College’s Cauldwell Street Campus transforms it into a cutting-edge technology park. Featuring an aeroplane showcase, sustainable innovations, and collaborative open-plan workshops, the state-of-the-art technical centre redefines vocational education, encouraging innovation and equipping students with skills for future technological careers.

Bond Bryan designed the Burton & South Derbyshire UTC Academy, specialising in Biomedical Science and Engineering. Located near Burton-upon-Trent’s transport hub, the 5,400m² facility combines new build and refurbished Town Hall Annex space.

Supported by industry partners, the UTC provides a modern learning environment for 600 students aged 14-19.

Bond Bryan delivered a transformative three-phase redevelopment for East Berkshire College, creating a vibrant campus. Highlights include a new sports centre, reimagined student services, and a STEM Project Centre for hands-on learning.

With modern facilities encouraging collaboration, the campus enhances education, community engagement, and the college’s path to excellence.

Bond Bryan’s Kings Cross Centre blends modern design with its sensitive urban context. Rising to five storeys, the building features copper cladding, glazed atriums, and open-plan ground floors that enhance accessibility and social learning.

Thoughtful design respects its Grade II* Listed surroundings while creating a dynamic educational environment.

Bond Bryan’s redevelopment of Carlyle Infants School replaced outdated facilities with a modern, thermally efficient building for 206 students.

Using prefabricated timber panels, the design accelerated construction, ensured consistent quality, and supported a batch approach across nine schools, delivering cost-effective, sustainable learning environments that meet strict EFA standards.

Bond Bryan redeveloped Cavendish Close Junior School, replacing outdated facilities with a modern, energy-efficient building for 360 students.

Using prefabricated timber panels, the project accelerated construction, reduced costs, and ensured high-quality design across nine schools, delivering a sustainable, welcoming space that meets EFA standards and enhances the learning environment.

Chaddesden Park Primary School’s new two-storey building has transformed its learning environment, replacing outdated 1960s facilities with modern, reliable, and energy-efficient spaces for 402 pupils.

Thoughtfully designed to address daily challenges, including outdated washrooms, the school now offers a safe, practical, and inspiring place for students and staff to thrive.

Bond Bryan’s Technologies Campus design showcases diverse curriculums in a vibrant, real-world learning environment. A transparent frontage invites community engagement, while the double-height social hub and central ‘Project Court’ facilitates collaboration.

Featuring cutting-edge facilities and seamless learning spaces, the campus reflects innovation and flexibility at the heart of education.

Bond Bryan delivered state-of-the-art teaching facilities for the University of Chichester, including a three-storey academic building and an extended music facility.

Enhancing the campus with modern, world-class spaces, the project supports thousands of students and reflects the university’s commitment to excellence in education and student experience.

The £1.8m Discovery Building and Vehicle Workshop at the College of West Anglia’s Milton Campus spans 900m² and was completed in 2009. This specialised facility enhances hands-on learning in automotive and technical education.

Designed for flexibility and functionality, it provides spaces tailored to student needs.

Bond Bryan designed Barnsley College’s Construction Centre, placing practical learning at its heart. Featuring a double-height workshop, specialist facilities, and a covered project area, the centre supports hands-on, collaborative education.

Natural light, flexible spaces, and informal learning areas reflect the college’s vision for dynamic, student-led learning in construction trades.

The £22m David Young Community Academy, spanning 11,000m², reflects a student centred design approach, integrating their ideas into a compact horseshoe layout. This ensures efficient circulation and maximises natural light and ventilation.

Thoughtfully placed social spaces along main routes enhance interaction, while outdoor areas are optimised for sports. The collaborative process has created a vibrant and inspiring learning environment.

Bond Bryan designed the Degree Apprenticeship Centre at the University of Warwick to address high-value manufacturing skills gaps. Featuring flexible labs, teaching spaces, and group areas, the striking facility helps improve innovation and collaboration.

Delivered in just 12 weeks, the project showcases agile design, advanced BIM use, and stakeholder-focused consultation.

Bond Bryan designed a sustainable, adaptable research centre for the University of York, seamlessly integrating with its surroundings. Featuring natural materials, a living green wall, and welcoming outdoor spaces.

The building supports the Environment Department, research institutes, and BioArCh, enhancing collaboration across biology, archaeology, and chemistry in a forward-thinking environment.

The Design Prototyping and Testing Centre at the University of Sheffield, completed at a cost of £4.5 million, spans 2,900m². This innovative facility enhances collaboration across multiple engineering disciplines, offering shared studio and workshop spaces for design ‘solutioneering’.

Featuring cutting edge prototyping, including 3D printing and real-time manufacturing, the centre serves as a beacon for manufacturing research and industrial innovation.

Bond Bryan designed Dixons Sixth Form Academy within two historic listed buildings, blending extensive renovation with new facilities.

Accommodating 880 students, the design features flexible spaces, including a large study ‘Mall,’ adaptable dining, and 12 science labs, facilitating a modern, inclusive learning environment with a focus on science education.

The £12.4m refurbishment of Dyke House Sports & Technology College preserves its 1930s brick-built character while introducing a bold new entrance portal. A new central street through the campus improves connectivity and creates a stronger sense of identity.

This design blurs the boundaries between learning and social spaces, linking the college with the community and enhancing its specialisms.

The £33m Ellesmere Port Campus for Bam Construction Ltd features a central circular rotunda, symbolising the college’s ambition. This dynamic space serves as both a social hub and a venue for events and multimedia presentations.

Surrounding this heartspace are flexible wings for teaching, designed with ramps and open balconies to enhance collaboration and interaction, creating a vibrant learning environment.

Bond Bryan delivered a transformative refurbishment of three specialist vocational training spaces, aligning the College’s estate with its teaching excellence.

Supporting renewable skills and Humber port developments, the project modernised facilities, reduced costs, and enhanced student appeal, all achieved seamlessly on an occupied campus through careful planning and collaboration.

Finberry Primary School was developed to meet growing educational demand in Ashford, forming part of Kent County Council’s Basic Needs Programme. Designed for 420 pupils and including dedicated SEN provision and a 26-place nursery, the school plays a central role in the new Chessman’s Green residential development. The building reflects a modern, digitally coordinated approach, having been designed and delivered to BIM Level 2 standards ahead of the government mandate. Bond Bryan led this process, enabling effective interdisciplinary coordination and supporting long-term asset performance.

While informed by the Department for Education’s Baseline Design Model, the scheme was sensitively adapted to suit the local context and the development’s design code. The building’s massing complements its surroundings, while the main hall — marked by increased height and vibrant cladding — establishes a strong civic identity. Positioned to create a generous public space at the corner of Avocet Way, the layout enhances accessibility, buffers the school from roads, and offers valuable amenity for the wider community.

Internally, the design prioritises wellbeing through natural light, ventilation, and adaptable teaching spaces. The result is a calm, healthy environment that supports learning, reflects the area’s architectural language, and contributes to a coherent, integrated neighbourhood.

Bond Bryan designed two new primary schools for Sheffield City Council, overcoming challenges like flood zones, demolitions, and underground services.

The flexible, modular design for 420 pupils and 26-place nurseries allowed easy adaptation to each site’s constraints, including integrating a late addition of an extra nursery at Fir Vale.

FitzWimarc School expanded from a 10FE to an 11FE mixed secondary school with a Sixth Form, enhancing its facilities to meet growing demand. The project included refurbishing and extending the school’s entrance and administration suite, alongside constructing a new three-storey teaching and dining block.
The new block, located to the south-east of the existing school, provides six science labs, two food technology classrooms, a textiles classroom, three general classrooms, a dining room, and ancillary spaces. The entrance refurbishment created an open-plan office for administration staff and improved accessibility.

Sustainability was a key focus, with passive design solutions optimising solar orientation, ventilation, and daylight. Exposed thermal mass supports efficient heating and cooling, while photovoltaic panels generate 10% renewable energy. Designed in line with ESFA Output Specifications, the expansion enhances the school’s long-term performance, financial sustainability, and environmental impact, ensuring a modern and efficient learning environment for students and staff.

Bond Bryan designed a new three-form entry Forest Lodge Primary School in Leicester, replacing outdated facilities with a modern, energy-efficient building for 630 pupils.

Using Structural Insulation Panels (SIP), the project ensured fast construction, cost efficiency, and high sustainability standards, delivering a vibrant learning environment under the Priority Schools Building Programme.

Bond Bryan designed Great Denham Primary School as the heart of a new urban extension near Bedford. This two-form entry school with a 30-place nursery promotes community engagement with a pedestrianised forecourt.

The design prioritises flexibility, imaginative play, sustainability, and low carbon emissions, achieving a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating.

Greenford High School, a mixed 11–19 secondary school in the London Borough of Ealing, has expanded by two forms of entry to accommodate growing student numbers. The new two-storey building, designed as a ‘stepping stone’ between primary and secondary education, provides space for 300 Key Stage 3 pupils and 20 ARP students.

Designed to minimise noise disruption, the ‘L’-shaped layout shields classrooms from external noise, allowing natural ventilation within acceptable teaching levels. A double-height entrance canopy leads into a vibrant atrium, connecting two linear learning wings. Using a panellised MMC solution, the project achieved significant sustainability and programme benefits, earning a Construction Excellence Customer Satisfaction Award.

Located near central Birmingham, Harborne Academy plays a key role in the city’s ambition to enhance education and bridge future skill gaps. The academy’s redevelopment aligns with Birmingham’s strategy to create high-quality learning environments that support young people and contribute to the city’s growing economy.

Inspired by the academy’s vision, the design facilitates high aspirations and achievement for all students, regardless of background. Sustainability is embedded throughout, integrating architecture, engineering, and landscape design to create a modern, efficient learning environment. Through collaborative engagement, the project embodies the principles of sustainability and stewardship, ensuring Harborne Academy remains a forward-thinking centre of education fit for the 21st century.

Bond Bryan designed a dynamic new college building featuring two curved blocks connected by a four-storey atrium. With vocational workshops, classrooms, and shared social spaces, the heartspace creates a vibrant hub for learning and community engagement, blending modern functionality with a design that complements Stockton Street’s urban and historic surroundings.

Bond Bryan transformed Hertford Regional College’s Broxbourne campus into a vibrant, visible hub. A striking new building anchors the campus, complemented by refurbished facilities and specialist workshops.

Featuring glazed shopfronts and a central atrium, the design celebrates learning, creating seamless connections between social, academic, and outdoor spaces with minimal disruption.

The £1.5m Children’s Centre at Hertford Regional College, completed in 2010, covers 1,000m². Designed to provide a welcoming and functional space, it supports early childhood education and care.

The centre integrates modern teaching facilities with a child-friendly environment, ensuring that children have access to both educational and recreational opportunities in a safe and stimulating setting.

The £10.5m redevelopment of Hertford Regional College’s Ware campus, transformed 5,200m² into a modern learning environment. The project focused on enhancing teaching facilities, providing improved spaces for vocational training.

The design aimed to create a flexible space that encourages learning and interaction, contributing to the college’s ambition of providing high quality education for the local community.

Bond Bryan, working with Willmott Dixon and Telford & Wrekin Council, is delivering a new three-storey teaching block at Holy Trinity Academy. The project includes modern changing rooms, expanded dining space, a 3G pitch, a mini-soccer pitch, and enhanced landscaping.
Using off-site modular construction, the design ensures efficiency while maintaining quality. Close collaboration with planners has streamlined approvals, addressing concerns from community groups and Sport England.

This expansion provides essential new teaching and sports facilities, benefiting both students and the wider community. Bond Bryan’s innovative approach delivers a high-quality, future-focused learning environment.

This award-winning school development creates a modern and inclusive learning environment through a series of six smaller pavilion buildings, integrated around a full-height internal ‘street’. This central space serves as the school’s social hub, primary circulation route, and an additional learning area, facilitating a strong sense of community and connection. The new-build pavilions, constructed along the eastern boundary, replace the outdated school buildings, with a design that respects the local character by using brickwork alongside timber and render accents to define entrances and focal points.

Sustainability is at the heart of the design, with a green roof and a high-efficiency mixed-mode ventilation system, combining natural ventilation with night purge cooling to regulate internal temperatures. A dedicated autism unit sits near the main entrance, welcoming students with a sensory garden and providing a calm, supportive space for integration into mainstream learning. A specialist behavioural support unit, complete with a green terrace, further enhances the school’s inclusive approach. Developed through extensive consultation with SEN specialists, the design prioritises student wellbeing, accessibility, and a seamless transition into learning.

Bond Bryan’s award-winning design for the University’s student support services office building in Newcastle serves as a modern gateway to the campus.

The 8,000m² structure blends glass and sandstone with sustainable features, including thermal mass, natural light control, and displacement airflow, contributing to both functionality and city regeneration.

The University of Sheffield’s £4.4m Knowledge Transfer Centre supports the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, providing a space to showcase innovative manufacturing technologies. The 2,150m² building features flexible workshops, conference areas, and seminar spaces.

It also includes modern facilities for knowledge sharing, aiming to enhance UK manufacturing competitiveness, while achieving a BREEAM Excellent rating for sustainability.

As part of the KCC Basic Needs Programme, this project expanded the school from a one-form to a two-form entry establishment, modernising infrastructure and improving site accessibility to accommodate a growing student population. A key addition was a single-storey classroom extension, alongside the internal reconfiguration of existing spaces to optimise functionality. The expansion also included a multi-purpose studio, integrated within an existing courtyard as an extension to the main hall.

Designed for flexibility, this space serves both school activities and independent events. Seamless architectural integration was prioritised, ensuring the new hall extension complemented the surrounding buildings while maintaining aesthetic and functional coherence. This transformation marks a significant milestone, providing enhanced learning environments and greater opportunities for students and staff.

Bond Bryan designed Langley Park Primary School to meet the needs of a growing community near Maidstone. This two-form entry school for 420 pupils, including SEN and nursery provisions, blends harmoniously with its surroundings.

Delivered to BIM Level 2, it combines thoughtful design, efficient use of space, and a welcoming, earthy aesthetic.

The £26.5m Keighley Campus for Leeds City College, spanning 13,000m², acts as a gateway development near Keighley’s centre. Designed around a central atrium with striking fin walls, the building utilises terracotta, render, and blockwork for durability.

Dual entrances connect it seamlessly to the town and parking facilities, while proximity to iconic railways posed unique design challenges.

The £17m Abbey Park campus redevelopment for Leicester College, completed in 2008, transformed 10,750m² into a modern learning environment. Featuring cutting edge facilities for vocational training and academic study, the campus focuses on innovation and inclusivity. Its design promotes collaboration and flexibility, aligning with the college’s commitment to preparing students for diverse and evolving career opportunities.

Leicester College’s Foundry Engineering Centre, completed in 2008, delivers 2,800m² of specialised training space for engineering disciplines. With a £3.3m investment, the facility supports hands on learning through workshops and teaching areas.

Designed to meet industry standards, the centre enhances technical skills development and innovation along with preparing students for careers in advanced manufacturing and engineering.

Leicester College’s Freemen’s Park campus redevelopment, completed in 2008, transformed 9,000m² of educational space with an £8m investment. The project introduced modernised facilities, blending teaching spaces, workshops, and community focused areas.

Designed to inspire and support diverse learning needs of the students.

Lindsworth School, a specialist SEN school in Kings Norton, Birmingham, provides vital support for students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The school’s existing site consists of multiple teaching and residential blocks, along with extensive green space, forming a well-established learning environment. To meet increasing demand and improve facilities, a redevelopment plan was initiated, engaging a wide range of stakeholders—including the school’s leadership team, the ESFA, local planning authorities, and the wider community.

Public consultation played a crucial role in shaping the project, ensuring the design not only met the school’s educational needs but also delivered benefits to the broader community. Through these discussions, a new site for the school expansion was identified, along with plans for replacement tree planting to preserve the area’s natural character. Bond Bryan’s feasibility study tested the initial ESFA Control Option, which risked disrupting learning and encroaching on valuable green space. By developing a more considered alternative, the final design balances functionality, sustainability, and minimal disruption, creating a space that truly supports the needs of both students and staff.

Maltby Academy set out to transform an improving school into an outstanding one, fostering innovation and preparing students for the modern workplace. Committed to digital teaching and ‘anytime, anywhere’ learning, the Academy partners with organisations such as U-Explore to develop employment skills and raise aspirations across the Maltby Learning Community. Bond Bryan’s campus redevelopment retained and adapted existing buildings to suit the curriculum while introducing new-build elements.

The Business Enterprise Centre sits at the heart of the campus, reinforcing the school’s specialism through a modern, high-quality design featuring extensive glazing and rendered fin walls. A striking presence on Braithwell Road, the academy’s entrance and piazza create a strong identity. Future growth is embedded in the masterplan, ensuring long-term flexibility. The project was recognised for excellence, winning Best Education Project at the 2014 LABC South Yorkshire and Humber Building Excellence Awards, a testament to its innovative and forward-thinking design.

The £22.5m New Campus for Matthew Boulton College, spanning 18,000m², blends academic and social spaces, including open atria, cafe areas, and a landscaped roof terrace. Designed for flexibility and accessibility, it includes a sports suite, multi-purpose hall, and accessible facilities.

The building enhances both student numbers and engagement, with activity lasting well into the evening.

Mayfield Grammar School in Gravesend is replacing an existing block and expanding by one form of entry (1FE) to meet growing demand. The new facilities will enhance learning spaces, including Music Rooms, a Sixth Form Study Centre, and an ICT Classroom.

Key challenges include asbestos removal, restricted site access in a residential area, and coordination across the school’s split-site campus. Despite this, the project ensures modern, efficient facilities that support students and staff, securing the school’s future success.

Meadowfield School in Sittingbourne, Kent, supports students with Profound Multiple Learning Disorders (PMLD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). To meet growing demand, the school has expanded its specialist spaces, ensuring continued high-quality education for its students.

A new sixth form teaching suite now provides dedicated art and food technology facilities, broadening the curriculum and developing creative and practical skills. Alongside this, a new sports hall with fully accessible changing rooms ensures all students can participate in physical activities, promoting health and wellbeing. Thoughtfully connected by a covered walkway, the expansion integrates seamlessly with the existing school, creating a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Bond Bryan designed Guildford College’s LLDD Unit at Merrist Wood Campus, creating a secure, supportive 1,250m² facility for learners with diverse needs.

Nestled in tranquil surroundings, the centre blends flexible indoor spaces with outdoor activities, fostering social, emotional, and practical skills in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Bond Bryan designed Middlesbrough College’s STEM Centre to address local skills shortages in manufacturing, engineering, and logistics.

Created in collaboration with the college and employers, the facility combines industry-standard workshops, innovative labs, and a bold design, transforming perceptions of these sectors and inspiring the next generation of skilled professionals.

Neasden Primary School in Hull provides 280 places, including a 26-place nursery, on a challenging, constrained site. Using innovative off-site construction, the project minimised disruption while delivering a modern, two-storey building.

Thoughtfully designed, it blends seamlessly into the neighbourhood, creating a bright and welcoming environment for young learners.

Bond Bryan reimagined Chesterfield College’s Infirmary Road campus, creating a striking new entrance and vibrant heartspace.

By transforming courtyards into a light-filled hub linking key facilities, the project enhances accessibility, supports social and learning activities, and provides a flexible foundation for future campus redevelopment in manageable phases.

Bond Bryan were appointed to design a new Academic Building on North Kent College’s existing Dartford campus. Since 1960, North Kent College has provided Further and Higher Education from campuses in Dartford and Gravesend. The largest of them, Dartford Campus, is home to a number of specialisms including Art and Design, Media, Multimedia and Performing Arts.

The new building provides up to date bespoke training space for Performing Arts and Digital Design; replacing existing facilities which were repurposed engineering workshops. While acoustic requirements often have significant financial implications attached, both affordability and industry standard acoustics have been realised through strategic design choices –  building-in acoustic considerations into the building layout, rather than relying on costly materials.

The £12.2m North Star campus at Swindon College, covering 9,000m², offers a modern and dynamic space designed to support further education and vocational training. The campus features advanced facilities, fostering a collaborative learning environment that prepares students for a variety of career pathways.

It stands as a key development in Swindon’s educational infrastructure, supporting the region’s workforce development.

Bond Bryan delivered the Evolution Centre, a key phase in Oaklands College’s £62m St Albans campus redevelopment. This innovative two-storey facility features 49 classrooms, specialist ICT suites, and a dedicated SEN wing.

With sustainable design elements like natural ventilation, acoustic rafts, and heat-absorbing concrete, creating a modern, adaptable learning environment.

Oscott Manor SEND Secondary School has outgrown its existing facilities, with rising demand necessitating an increase in pupil numbers from 91 to 120. Due to space constraints at its original site, a partially disused local site was identified by the local authority as the best location for a new-build teaching block. To ensure a smooth transition, Birmingham Council led a comprehensive consultation process, after which Bond Bryan was appointed to work closely with the school’s representatives and the Department for Education to develop a tailored brief for the new site.

The design development process was shaped by meaningful engagement with key stakeholders, particularly the existing residents of the new site, including Drayton Day Centre—a dedicated facility for adult care that would be co-located with the school. Careful consideration was given to balancing the needs of both users, ensuring that Oscott Manor could function effectively while maintaining the highest safeguarding standards. Early collaboration with the Local Planning Authority allowed for a streamlined design process, avoiding unnecessary revisions and ensuring that the project remained within budget and on schedule.

Bond Bryan’s £20m refurbishment of the iconic University House at the University of Sheffield revitalises a groundbreaking 1963 design.

The project introduces modern facilities, including an amphitheatre-style events space, meeting rooms, and sustainable upgrades, ensuring this architectural gem continues to inspire students, staff, and the community for generations.

Robert Clack School: A Sustainable and Award-Winning Expansion

Bond Bryan delivered the full architectural and landscape design for Robert Clack School, using an offsite-manufactured timber building to enhance efficiency and sustainability. Extensive collaboration with manufacturers, designers, contractors, fire engineers, and building control ensured the best solutions were implemented.
The project achieved a BREEAM ‘Very Good’ rating and sent zero waste to landfill. With a primary energy usage of 60kWh/m²/yr—well below the DfE target—the school saves approximately £50k annually. Sustainability was integrated from the outset, using 3D BIM for coordination and client engagement, including Virtual Reality to visualise design outcomes. Offsite manufacturing, including SIP panels and precast concrete, improved efficiency, reduced waste, and enhanced site safety.

The school’s development complements the surrounding regeneration area and exceeded financial targets, achieving a 30% cost saving and delivering seven months ahead of schedule. Recognised at the 2020 Constructing Excellence Awards, the project won Building Project of the Year, the Offsite Award, and the Sustainability Award—testament to its innovation, teamwork, and outstanding quality.

The new 8 Form Entry Hertswood Academy consolidates students from two separate sites into a single, modern 12,005m² campus, accommodating up to 1,400 students, including 200 in Sixth Form. This redevelopment allows the former Upper School site to be transformed into residential dwellings, while the new Academy on Cowley Hill provides state-of-the-art educational and community facilities. The campus includes clear parking and drop-off areas, dedicated play and sports zones, and a purpose-built Community Sports Centre and Theatre.

The 250-seat theatre offers a professional venue for local drama and arts groups, complete with a dedicated entrance, foyer, and bar. The sports hall, designed to Sport England standards, supports a variety of activities, including basketball, netball, and cricket. A fitness gym, activity studio, and squash courts are positioned to be accessible and inviting to the wider community. With separate entrances and zoned areas, the Academy ensures that both educational and community facilities can be used independently outside school hours, creating a lasting resource for students and local residents alike.

Rotherham College’s Dinnington Campus Technology Centre, completed in 2008, offers 1,000m² of cutting-edge facilities for Art and Technology education. The £1.6m project prioritises functional design, supporting practical learning with modern workshop spaces and adaptable teaching areas.

This vibrant centre enhances the college’s ability to deliver vocational training, enhance creativity and technical skills in a dynamic learning environment.

Bond Bryan transformed New City College’s café into the luxurious Rouge Restaurant, featuring a functional teaching kitchen, a high-quality dining space for 60 guests, and an inviting outdoor area with seating and a pergola.

Delivered on a strict budget, the project combines style, functionality, and a premium finish.

Leeds City Council commissioned an expansion of Roundhay School to accommodate rising student numbers, increasing capacity from 1,700 to 2,025 pupils. A strategic review of curriculum delivery ensured seamless integration between new and existing facilities, minimising disruption and travel across the campus. The expansion focuses on Humanities and IT, alongside improvements to external areas, including enhanced hardstanding social spaces.

A dedicated Sixth Form suite, complete with its own entrance and administrative area, will serve as a key focal point. Additional multi-use learning spaces, expanded dining areas, and a landscaped Sixth Form social space will provide quiet areas for study and reflection. By extending facilities and enhancing learning environments, Roundhay School is well-positioned to meet the needs of its growing student body, offering modern, flexible spaces that foster academic success and a strong school community.

Bond Bryan designed a striking new campus for Sandwell College, uniting three sites into one V-shaped building with a sweeping roofline and central atrium.

Flexible teaching blocks and curving bridges facilitate connection, daylight, and a celebration of learning, creating a vibrant and adaptable hub in West Bromwich.

Bond Bryan transformed an iconic Will Alsop-designed building into a vibrant sixth form centre, blending traditional classrooms with innovative spaces.

Using creative furniture solutions and freestanding pods, the design respects the building’s unique style while enhancing functionality. Delivered within budget, it secures the building’s future as an educational landmark.

Bond Bryan designed Shortstown Primary School as part of a £33m masterplan, creating a two-form entry school with a 30-place nursery.

The design prioritises flexibility, security, and accessibility, offering high-quality learning spaces and outdoor areas. Sustainability features earned the school a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating, ensuring future-proofed growth.

Bond Bryan’s refurbishment of the Hadfield Tower for the University of Sheffield’s Faculty of Engineering optimised space efficiency and modernised research labs and offices.

Supporting top-tier materials science research, the project included upgraded services and bespoke facilities, paving the way for future phases of the university’s 15-year campus development plan.

Bond Bryan was appointed to design a two-form entry expansion and an Expressive Arts Centre for Skinner’s Academy in Tunbridge Wells, meeting the growing demand for school places while maintaining high academic standards.
The phased development introduces new teaching spaces, including a specialist science lab and general classrooms, followed by a larger car park and additional learning areas. A new two-storey Expressive Arts Centre will provide a 250-seat performance hall, drama and music classrooms, recording studios, and art studios. A dedicated satellite provision supports secondary-age pupils enrolled at a Special School.

The final phase remodels the Rotunda, adding three science labs, IT and digital media suites, and a design and technology classroom. These new facilities enhance both academic and creative opportunities, ensuring Skinner’s Academy continues to thrive.

The first phase of Langley Campus’s transformation improves accessibility for learners with disabilities and features a modern sports centre with a four-court hall, fitness suite, and boxing studio.

A vibrant new entrance links refreshed student spaces, while a revamped sports hall now hosts a hospitality course with a public restaurant and training hotel.

As part of Kent’s Basic Needs Programme, Southborough Primary School is expanding from a two-form to a three-form entry school to meet rising demand for primary places. Funded through the programme, the project delivers new classrooms, ancillary spaces, an extended staff room, and additional car parking. A key element is the construction of a new multi-purpose hall, complete with a kitchen and servery, providing much-needed space for assemblies, physical education, and school events.

Positioned between the infant and junior blocks, the standalone building ensures easy access for all students. Covered walkways seamlessly connect the new and existing structures, enhancing movement across the campus. Designed to maintain the school’s architectural character while improving functionality, this expansion not only increases capacity but also enriches the learning environment. By addressing both immediate and future educational needs, Southborough Primary School continues to provide high-quality education in a modern and well-equipped setting.

Springfield Primary and Nursery School’s redevelopment prioritises a welcoming, functional, and secure environment. Thoughtfully positioned to optimise access and sunlight, the new building features bright, adaptable spaces, outdoor learning zones, and community areas.

Designed with care, it facilitates learning, connection, and a vibrant atmosphere for students and the wider community.

Springhead Primary School, at the heart of Ebbsfleet Garden City, is a vibrant hub for local children and community groups.

Designed with Kentish charm and built using modern methods, its thoughtful layout maximises outdoor spaces, creating a welcoming, functional, and beautifully crafted space that facilitates learning and community connections.

Under the KCC Basic Needs Scheme, St Botolph’s School expanded from a one-form to a two-form entry establishment through a combination of new construction and refurbishment. Developed in consultation with Kent County Council and key stakeholders, the project ensured a seamless upgrade while maintaining educational continuity. The first phase introduced a single-storey flat roof extension to the hall and staffroom, providing temporary accommodation for the 2013 intake. Phase Two followed with a two-storey standalone classroom building on the southeast side of the site, positioned to minimise impact on neighbouring properties.

This new block includes eight classrooms, breakout spaces, a flex room, and PE storage, enhancing both teaching capacity and flexibility. Designed to meet modern standards, the expansion supports the school’s growing student population while creating an improved and future-ready learning environment with minimal disruption to the local community.

The St George’s Foundation’s new two-form entry primary school expands its secondary provision into an inspiring all-through learning environment.

Thoughtfully designed using advanced BIM processes, the two-storey building creates a seamless progression from Reception to Year 6, reflecting the school’s vision and supporting its vibrant community.

Bond Bryan designed a new two-storey teaching and sports block for St Gregory’s Catholic School in Tunbridge Wells, alongside a small dining extension. The new block includes general teaching spaces, laboratories, a four-court sports hall, and changing facilities, built over an existing play area near outdoor sports pitches.

A 131m² single-storey extension expands the dining facilities, replacing a demolished outbuilding. Site improvements include upgraded pedestrian pathways, a new disabled access ramp, and a pedestrian bridge link, ensuring better connectivity. These enhancements provide modern, high-quality spaces to support students’ education and wellbeing.

This development project transformed the school from a one-form to a two-form entry, doubling capacity from 210 to 420 pupils. Achieved through new buildings and facility extensions, the expansion ensures the school can effectively support its growing student and staff population. A new self-contained reception building integrates seamlessly with the existing school, housing two 65m² classrooms and associated facilities. A standalone juniors building adds four classrooms, a nurture room, and intervention spaces, fostering a supportive learning environment.

The main hall was expanded to 180m², accommodating larger assemblies and physical education activities, while administrative spaces were extended to meet increased staff needs. Beyond internal improvements, enhanced landscaping provides additional play areas, and new parking facilities ensure convenience and safety. This comprehensive redevelopment not only increases capacity but also creates a more efficient, modern, and welcoming school environment for students and staff alike.

Stoneydown Primary School is expanding from a two-form to a three-form entry school across two sites in Waltham Forest under the Priority Schools Building Programme. This project addresses the increasing demand for primary places while enhancing the school’s existing 1960s facilities with new teaching, storage, kitchen, and dining spaces. The Warner Road site, originally built in 1888, has been sensitively adapted to modern teaching needs while retaining its Victorian character, including high vaulted ceilings and tall windows that maximise natural light.

A new single-storey extension provides six additional classrooms, featuring a contemporary design with render and timber cladding to contrast with the historic structure. Bond Bryan led the detailed design and delivery in collaboration with Wates Construction, building on the initial concept by Waltham Forest Borough Council and NPS. This expansion ensures that Stoneydown Primary can accommodate more students in a well-designed, functional, and historically respectful environment.

This ambitious project brings together three schools into a single, purpose-built campus: Shirebrook Academy for 900 students, Stubbin Wood Secondary SEN School for 60 students, and Stubbin Wood Primary SEN School for an additional 60 pupils. Designed to support a diverse range of learning needs—including mild to severe learning difficulties, behavioural challenges, and autism—the new co-located site fosters an inclusive environment where all students can learn, share, and grow together.

At the heart of the SEN school is a central external courtyard, providing a safe, multi-sensory space that supports students’ wellbeing. Specialist facilities, including sensory rooms, a hydrotherapy pool, and tailored therapy spaces, ensure students receive the support they need. Carefully designed play areas and a well-planned drop-off zone prioritise accessibility and ease of movement. By blending mainstream and specialist education within one campus, this development creates a truly integrated learning environment where students, staff, and the wider community can thrive together.

The £52m Suffolk One Sixth Form Centre, completed in 2009, delivers 20,200m² of innovative learning spaces. Its bow-shaped heartspace integrates circulation with social and informal learning areas. Timber clad learning pods and top lit classrooms prioritise daylight and flexibility.

Located on Ipswich’s gateway, its striking, functional design reflects the changing dynamics of education and community.

Bond Bryan delivered a cutting-edge T Level facility for Middlesbrough College, supporting technical education with classrooms, IT suites, and a social hub.

Despite pandemic delays, the project marks a milestone in skills training, aligning education with employer needs and contributing to the UK’s skills revolution for a modern economy.

Bond Bryan’s design for Kent County Council’s Thanet Free School represents a fusion of history, modernity, and inclusivity. Situated on the former site of the Royal School for Deaf Children, this new secondary school features six forms of entry, including dedicated Special Educational Needs provision

The Advanced Manufacturing Park, for the University of Sheffield, is a £140 million, 40,000m² campus designed for research and collaboration. Integrating academic, commercial, and leisure facilities, the park encourages innovation and private enterprise.

With a masterplan prioritising sustainability and renewable energy, it provides cutting edge resources and centralised services, supporting the University’s environmental goals and research excellence.

The National Gymnastics and National Netball & Badminton Centres at the University offer world-class training environments tailored to elite athletes.

These prestigious facilities, complete with performance, coaching, and sports science provisions, cement the University’s global reputation for sporting excellence, inspiring Olympic-level achievements and attracting top talent worldwide.

The Edge Hotel, a £7M four-star facility at Wivenhoe Park House, combines hospitality with education, offering students real-world experience in a modern, sustainable environment. Our design balanced historical preservation with energy-efficient systems, creating 24 adaptable suites, a garden pavilion, and public spaces.

The project allows for community engagement while enhancing academic and guest experiences.

Bond Bryan designed Walsall College’s state-of-the-art expansion at Wisemore Campus, blending business incubation facilities with a Centre of Excellence for Sports.

Featuring a sports hall, fitness suite, fine dining restaurant, and vibrant atrium, the award-nominated development creates an inspiring, modern environment that enhances learning and supports the college’s ongoing success.

Bond Bryan was invited by Kent County Council to develop proposals for a one-form entry expansion at The Judd School, a leading boys’ grammar school in Tonbridge. Working closely with KCC, AECOM, and school advisors, Bond Bryan led the project from feasibility through to delivery, ensuring the expansion met the school’s long-term needs. A capacity audit identified the need for additional spaces, leading to the construction of a new two-storey stand-alone building in the north-west corner of the campus. The development includes a new dining hall and kitchen, science laboratories, and sports changing facilities.

Designed as a simple yet striking brick structure, the building features extensive glazing at ground level and ribbon windows above, with red brick cantilevering over the entrance. A dramatic three-storey red brick portico facing the cricket pitch frames terraces and escape staircases, adding architectural distinction. This expansion enhances The Judd School’s facilities, supporting its commitment to academic excellence and student development.

Bond Bryan worked closely with Linden Academy, the Education Funding Agency, and the contractor to design a new permanent home for this non-faith mixed primary school in Luton. The two-storey, 2,417m² building accommodates 504 pupils aged 4–11, following the EFA’s baseline primary school design for efficiency and functionality. With 21 classrooms, a Large and Small Hall, a Learning Resource Centre, and extensive support facilities, the school provides a well-structured learning environment.

The design pays tribute to Luton’s historical Straw Hat Industry, incorporating textured facades that symbolise braided straw weaving over a coloured block, reflected in the building’s fenestration. This striking architectural concept balances functionality with cultural significance, creating a school that not only meets modern educational needs but also enriches its community through thoughtful design.

The new Ongar Academy is a four-form entry secondary school, providing high-quality education for 600 pupils and 200 sixth form students. With a 6,500m², two- and three-storey building, the campus includes parking, drop-off areas, and dedicated play and sports facilities, shared with the local community through collaboration with the existing leisure centre.

Designed for adaptability, all teaching and learning spaces are flexible, allowing the academy to respond to evolving curriculum needs. Standardised service specifications enable rooms to support multiple subjects, while extensive network access, interactive whiteboards, and projectors enhance digital learning. A simple framed structural system ensures internal walls can be reconfigured with minimal disruption, and modular window openings provide uniformity throughout the building. This future-proofed design supports a dynamic and evolving educational environment for both students and the wider community.

The Roding Building’s £4M refurbishment redefines London Metropolitan University’s campus with 11 adaptable teaching spaces designed for flexibility, engagement, and sustainability. Completed in 2017, the project reflects the university’s vision for world-class, future-proof learning environments.

Bond Bryan’s design balances modern functionality with sustainable practices, enhancing the student experience while creating a vibrant, forward-thinking landmark at the campus’s heart.

Thorpe Hall Primary School in Waltham Forest has been expanded under the Priority Schools Building Programme to meet the increasing demand for school places. The new build extension significantly increases capacity, adding twelve Key Stage 2 classrooms, a library, staff facilities, and a new dining hall with an adjacent kitchen and servery. A key feature of the expansion is the new sports hall, designed not only for school use but also as a community facility outside school hours, enhancing local amenities. Bond Bryan led the detailed design and delivery in partnership with Wates Construction, ensuring minimal disruption to the school through a highly collaborative approach.

Careful planning and teamwork resulted in a functional, modern learning environment that benefits both students and the wider community. The Thorpe Hall Primary School extension showcases how well-considered design and efficient project management can create lasting improvements in educational infrastructure.

The University of Essex’s new Academic Building blends 1960s brutalist charm with contemporary design, reconnecting the campus.

Housing 250 staff, postgrad workspaces, and a café, the building enhancing collaboration with a mix of private and shared spaces, delivering functionality and style within budget while honouring the original masterplan.

Treetops Free School is a purpose-built SEND school for 140 pupils with moderate learning difficulties (MLD) and autistic spectrum conditions (ASC). Designed to create a nurturing and supportive environment, the school arranges its teaching spaces around a central courtyard, facilitating a strong sense of community. Every learning space connects to the surrounding landscape, which has been enhanced with wildlife habitats, native planting, and bird and bat boxes, creating a setting that supports both learning and wellbeing.

As a DfE Net Zero Pathfinder school, Treetops Free School is at the forefront of sustainable design, achieving net-zero carbon emissions in operation. A fabric-first approach ensures minimal energy use, with a highly insulated and airtight envelope, heat recovery ventilation, and an extensive photovoltaic panel system providing renewable energy. The use of Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) reduces embodied carbon while maintaining cost efficiency. Despite meeting strict budget requirements, the school delivers an inspiring and robust learning environment that supports pupils’ development while setting new standards in sustainable education design.

The £22m redevelopment of Tresham College’s Corby campus, spanning 10,300m², revitalises the educational environment with modern facilities.

The campus enhances the student experience, supporting both academic learning and social interaction, and marks a significant step in the college’s commitment to its future and local impact.

Bond Bryan’s refurbishment of the Weald of Kent Grammar Annexe’s sports centre revitalised facilities, including a renovated sports hall, new dance studio, and modernised changing areas.

The design also upgraded office spaces, enhanced signage for navigation, and ensured minimal disruption, supporting the school and community, and boosting local hockey training.

Following a feasibility study, the optimal solution for Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys combined new-build elements with the remodelling and extension of existing facilities. A new two-storey teaching block (1,362m²) now provides general and ICT classrooms, a food technology space, and staff facilities, replacing outdated temporary classrooms. A 1,440m² sports hall, with five courts, changing rooms, and studio space, enhances the school’s sports provision, alongside a remodelled car park with 23 additional spaces and cycle storage. The former gymnasium and changing areas were repurposed into a modern dining hall, with an upgraded façade improving aesthetics and functionality.

Site-wide improvements include enhanced pedestrian pathways, better separation of pupil and vehicle movement, and upgraded security features. This carefully planned expansion creates a high-quality learning environment while maximising the potential of the existing site.

The Wirral Metropolitan College Twelve Quays Campus, with a £9m investment and spanning 8,400m², provides modern facilities for further education.

Designed to encourage an innovative learning environment, the campus supports a wide range of vocational courses, enhancing students’ prospects.

Bond Bryan’s design for University Centre Rotherham (UCR) delivers a state-of-the-art campus to bridge local skills gaps. Featuring flexible teaching spaces, a vibrant café, and breakout areas, UCR encourages independent learning in a contemporary setting.

Sustainable design enhances connectivity while reducing congestion, supporting Rotherham’s educational and economic growth.

Bond Bryan’s Ingenuity Centre at the University of Nottingham blends cutting-edge design with heritage, creating a dynamic hub for start-ups and entrepreneurs.

Supporting innovation in technology, energy, and manufacturing, the centre facilitates collaboration with university research while honouring the site’s cultural history—a perfect fusion of modernity and tradition.

Bond Bryan’s award-winning design for the University of Nottingham’s Power Electronics Machines Control Building combines cutting-edge research labs with flexible workspaces.

With open-plan layouts and extensive glazing, the facility encourages collaboration and innovation, creating a dynamic environment that supports world-class engineering research on the iconic Jubilee Campus.

Bond Bryan’s refurbishment of The Atrium revitalises the campus’s oldest building, consolidating facilities and enhancing energy efficiency.

With modern teaching spaces, a lecture theatre, and a flexible Business Innovation Centre, the project facilitates collaboration with industry while supporting diverse disciplines, including Psychology, 3D Gaming, and Radiography, in a refreshed environment.

Bond Bryan designed two new primary schools for Sheffield County Council, each accommodating 420 pupils and a 26-place nursery.

The flexible modular design adapted to site challenges like flood zones and underground services, with the addition of an extra nursery at Fir Vale easily integrated without redesigning the core teaching block.

The £29.5m Kings Cross Campus for Westminster Kingsway College, completed in 2009, integrates contemporary design with a sensitive urban context. The 13,400m² facility features three interconnected blocks with dynamic atrium spaces, offering open-plan learning areas and visible, accessible social hubs.

High quality glazing and copper cladding highlight its striking façade, harmonising with the surrounding conservation area and nearby listed cemetery.

The £10m Pagefield Technology Centre at Wigan & Leigh College spans 9,450m², providing modern facilities to support advanced technology courses. The design focuses on innovation and collaboration through flexible spaces, enhancing learning environments for both students and staff.

The Centre plays a key role in equipping learners with the skills needed for the modern workforce.

Woodlands Primary School, a new single-form entry school in eastern Hull, provides 169 places, including a 39-place nursery. Developed under the EFA Priority Schools Building Programme, the design follows the EFA’s Baseline Model, ensuring an efficient, cost-effective layout with optimal room dimensions, natural daylight, and good ventilation. The single-storey, rectangular building fits seamlessly within its residential surroundings.

A double-height main hall creates a striking arrival point, while the bright and welcoming entrance benefits from skylights and high ceilings. Teaching spaces are arranged around a well-lit, double-height circulation route, with classrooms opening directly onto external learning and play areas. Retained mature trees enhance the outdoor setting, complemented by the school’s initiative to plant 200 donated saplings with students and parents—reinforcing a strong connection between education, nature, and community.

Bond Bryan expanded Wren Academy in Finchley, North London, creating a seamless through-school with new early years and primary facilities.

Designed to complement the existing architecture, the project overcame challenging site levels, offering tailored spaces and play areas that ensure a welcoming, cohesive journey for students across all ages.

York College’s £50m, 29,300m² New Campus focuses on both vocational and academic learning. Central to its design is a large atrium, acting as the heart of the campus, supporting both circulation and college activities.

The building integrates industry standard facilities, flexible learning spaces, and accessible social areas. Innovative, barrier free environments allow students to choose learning spaces suited to their needs.

Ysgol Glan Clwyd, the first Welsh medium secondary school in Wales, has played a vital role in education since its establishment in 1956. Originally based in Rhyl, it relocated to St. Asaph in 1969, continuing its legacy in a setting that has since seen significant growth. With student numbers rising by 20% between 2009 and 2016, the school needed a modern expansion to meet increasing demand while maintaining its commitment to high-quality Welsh medium education.

A transformative redevelopment restructured existing buildings around a newly designed central space, creating a more cohesive and functional learning environment. Retained buildings underwent full refurbishment, blending tradition with contemporary educational needs. The result is a campus that respects its heritage while offering state-of-the-art facilities, ensuring Ysgol Glan Clwyd remains a leading institution for Welsh medium education and a foundation for future generations.

Designed in collaboration with SimpsonHaugh, this £55.6m, 18,350m² facility serves as a cutting-edge hub for digital and creative industries.

The project combines modern educational needs with Manchester’s industrial heritage, offering adaptable spaces and advanced facilities. Focused on community integration, the campus enhances local culture and economy while embodying a strong commitment to sustainability.

This transformation not only supports the College’s mission for future-proof education but also strengthens Manchester’s position as a vibrant, innovative city.

The Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research Building (IBRB) at Gibbet Hill campus brings together over 300 researchers from Warwick Medical School and the School of Life Sciences, creating a collaborative environment for neuroscience, microbiology, cell biology, and disease modelling.

Driving cutting-edge interdisciplinary research on the University of Warwick campus, the IBRB provides a setting where people can come together from across the University to engage with advanced scientific tools and interact with the buildings communal areas.

At Bond Bryan, we take pride in delivering value through collaboration, sustainability, and community impact. One of our most rewarding projects has been the Engineering Heartspace at the The University of Sheffield.

This transformative project involved both new-build and refurbishment work, reshaping outdated facilities into a dynamic space that facilitates collaboration, innovation, and celebrates the university’s legacy and future aspirations.

Rising from a former refuse site, Mercia School has become a state-of-the-art educational facility for 1,200 secondary and sixth form pupils. With a sleek, glazed entrance that welcomes students and visitors, the school seamlessly blends modern architecture with the surrounding neighbourhood.

At its heart lies a landscaped courtyard, offering a peaceful, nature-filled environment for both learning and relaxation. More than just a school, Mercia has transformed into a vibrant community hub that focuses on connection, respect, and a shared sense of belonging.

The Castle Meadow Campus redevelopment exemplifies how adaptive reuse of historic buildings can merge heritage preservation with cutting-edge functionality. Designed to serve as a postgraduate and research hub, the project represents a £100m+ investment into sustainability, community integration, and forward thinking architectural design for the University of Nottingham.

The Centre for Sustainable Chemistry transforms a former industrial brownfield site into a beacon of green chemistry and innovation, set to be carbon neutral in 25 years, and achieving the world’s first LEED ‘Platinum’ and BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ certification status.

Over the past decade, Bond Bryan has partnered with the University of Sheffield to develop a vision for some of its most transformative, innovative and meaningful life sciences facilities, resulting in three major projects: the Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN), the Gene Therapy Innovation and Manufacturing Centre (GTIMC), and the Faculty of Health Phase 1.

Each of these projects is rooted in a long-term strategy to support the University’s mission of advancing education and research. They are practical, thoughtfully designed spaces that help make groundbreaking work possible.

The School of Digital Arts (SODA) at Manchester Metropolitan University visually represents the ethos of the project: a stand-out modern hub for digital excellence.

Delivered by Fairhursts, this five-story facility integrates teaching, creative, and digital technology resources, empowering over 1,000 students annually with the tools to explore fields such as film, animation, user experience design, photography, games, AI, and more.

As part of a major regeneration programme at Culham Science Centre, our team has designed an 8,000m² research and development building for the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA).

This nearly £40 million facility, backed by a 35-year forward funding agreement with Legal & General, will provide cutting-edge engineering and office space to support the growth of science and technology companies within the UK’s world-leading fusion energy cluster. The project plays a pivotal role in the expansion of the South Oxfordshire campus, reinforcing its position as a global hub for scientific advancement.

The redevelopment of King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls’ Academy embodies a holistic approach to modern education, sustainability, and community integration.

Situated in a vibrant residential area of Birmingham, the project aimed to create a state-of-the-art educational facility while preserving its historic charm and environmental integrity.

Originally, NMITE planned to develop two distinct buildings: the Centre for Advanced Timber Technology and the Centre for Advanced Manufacturing. However, as the brief evolved, we identified an opportunity to enhance both design efficiency and budget effectiveness. By consolidating the two centres into a single structure, we optimised space, reduced costs, and minimised environmental impact. This integrated approach allowed us to provide NMITE with a comprehensive, cost-effective solution that aligns perfectly with its ambitious goals.

By adopting a unified approach, we not only reduced costs but also enhanced operational efficiency and minimised the project’s environmental impact. This creative choice required careful planning to ensure the new structure met all functional needs for both centers without compromising on space or flexibility.

Extensive remodelling to create a new social hub, a performance venue, and a modern library, with the guiding objective of building a cohesive space that would not only connect various campus buildings but would also become the heart of student activity and engagement.

Uniting previously dispersed research groups, the The Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre (JCBC) is now home to the Cambridge Stem Cell Institute (CSCI), the Cambridge Institute of Therapeutic Immunology & Infectious Disease (CITIID), the Milner Therapeutics Institute, and the Cambridge Centre for Myelin Repair (CCMR), creating a highly concentrated hub of leading biomedical scientists.

This state-of-the-art 18,000 square meter facility has created a fully integrated centre of excellence, ideally crafted and situated to leverage the rich intellectual and clinical environment of the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. The new centre is 6 storey in height with roof top plantrooms, extensive specialist laboratory spaces, world-class teaching facilities, and thoughtful public engagement space.

This £14 million facility spans an impressive 46,000 m², offering a modern educational environment nestled within the campus’s unique woodland setting.

The project not only enhances the university’s academic offerings but also strengthens its bond with the natural landscape, creating a space where students can thrive.

Ilkley Grammar School, a key educational facility in West Yorkshire, is undergoing a significant redevelopment aimed at modernising its infrastructure while preserving its heritage. With a focus on sustainability, inclusivity, and future-proofing, the project will create state-of-the-art teaching, sports, and community facilities that meet the evolving needs of students and the wider community.

This comprehensive redevelopment is part of the Department for Education’s (DfE) School Rebuilding Programme, addressing the need for long-term, sustainable educational environments.

The redevelopment of Michael Syddall Church of England Primary School in Catterick Village is a transformative project designed to create a modern, inclusive, and sustainable educational environment.

This initiative will replace outdated facilities with a new purpose-built school that prioritises community engagement, environmental responsibility, and enhanced learning opportunities for 252 pupils aged 4 to 11.

The University of Huddersfield’s Jo Cox, More in Common Centre, designed by Bond Bryan, has earned the UK’s first-ever WELL Platinum certification for a higher education building. A space where students and staff from all backgrounds can gather, worship, and reflect, the centre is a beacon of wellbeing and inclusivity.

Located on the university’s Queensgate campus, the 950m2 facility integrates people-centred design principles to enhance health, comfort, and community engagement.

This 9,500m² landmark development houses the Faculty of Development and Society alongside versatile social, teaching, and learning spaces.

Located within a conservation area, the design successfully integrates historical context with contemporary educational needs, creating a dynamic space for students and the local community.

At the heart of Rochester Riverside’s masterplan, a vibrant new chapter unfolds with the development of Rochester Riverside School. This two-storey, 1FE primary school (with 2FE core facilities) bridges modern learning environments with the historical essence of Rochester.

Its innovative design prioritises inclusivity, sustainability, and community enrichment.

The journey to rebuild St Peter’s Collegiate Academy represents an inspiring commitment to the future of education. As one of the first projects under the DfE’s School Rebuilding Programme, the new 8,250m² academy building is set to open in 2025, offering brand new facilities to empower students, staff, and the local Wolverhampton community.

The Warwick Arts Centre stands as a pivotal cultural and educational asset within the University of Warwick’s campus, serving students, staff, and the wider community. As one of the UK’s largest multi-arts venues, it plays a vital role in the region’s cultural identity and creative ecosystem. However, the increasing limitations of its original facilities necessitated a transformative redevelopment to meet contemporary demands.

This ambitious project, forming part of the Coventry City of Culture 2021 celebrations, involved a blend of refurbishment, demolition, and new construction to create a state-of-the-art facility. Appointed during a critical stage, Bond Bryan and a multidisciplinary team were tasked with overcoming significant challenges, including tight timelines, budget constraints, and the integration of new and existing structures. Through a collaborative approach, innovative design processes, and a commitment to sustainability, the team successfully delivered a landmark venue that continues to inspire creativity and engagement.

The redevelopment of North Lindsey College is a significant milestone in advancing sustainable and inclusive education.

Designed to replace outdated facilities, the project features a new state-of-the-art teaching block that accommodates over 1,400 learners and staff.

Langham Oaks School provides a nurturing and inclusive environment tailored for boys with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The purpose-built facility integrates education and residential boarding to support 69 pupils, allowing independence and personal growth.

Designed with an ethos of passive supervision, the building encourages interaction, participation, and connectivity with the outdoors, enabling students to thrive academically and socially.

Situated in the heart of the University of Sheffield’s campus, the Royce Discovery Centre (RDC) stands as a symbol of cutting-edge research and collaboration in advanced materials science. The University’s vision was to create a facility that would enhance its status as a leader in the field while enhancing partnerships that bridge academia and industry. Bond Bryan Architects embraced this challenge with a design that champions simplicity, adaptability, and purpose.

Within the RDC, every space is designed to inspire, creating a collaborative environment where pioneering ideas and discoveries can thrive. The result is a vibrant hub that embodies the University’s forward-thinking approach to education and industry engagement.

Oasis Academy Don Valley serves as an inspirational all-through teaching academy that combines education and community services within a unified design. This innovative project accommodates nursery, primary, and secondary education alongside integrated community facilities, enhancing the local, supportive environment for families.

The academy’s design reflects careful planning to meet budget and time constraints while providing a sustainable, vibrant, and inclusive learning space.

Energy House 2.0 at the University of Salford is an £8m, state-of-the-art research facility designed to test energy efficiency in residential environments. With two climate-controlled chambers simulating extreme weather, the facility will drive groundbreaking research on sustainable housing.

Bond Bryan’s architectural and information management expertise ensured the building met both technical and practical needs, offering valuable insights to advance the UK’s net-zero goals.

Bond Bryan were appointed to design and deliver a new teaching block at Meopham Secondary School, Kent, after completing a feasibility study to assess the school’s growth potential. This £7.5 million project not only expanded the school’s facilities but also supported the school’s ambition to increase its student intake while responding to the changing needs of the community.

The Kathleen Lonsdale Building refurbishment project was a key element in the realisation of University College London’s Bloomsbury Campus Masterplan, transforming the building into a modern, accessible facility that unites departments within the Faculty of Maths and Physical Sciences.

Bond Bryan’s approach to the refurbishment not only enhanced functionality but also preserved the building’s historical significance, creating a facility that meets the evolving needs of both UCL’s students and academic staff.

The Birmingham National College for High-Speed Rail demonstrates Bond Bryan’s expertise in crafting transformative educational spaces within constrained urban settings.

Located between the busy ring-road and the Grand Union Canal, the design celebrates Birmingham’s engineering heritage while delivering a future-focused learning environment. It anchors local regeneration efforts and fosters innovation in rail engineering education.

The development of the New College Nottingham City Hub represents a transformative journey for the city’s further education landscape.

As the lead designer, Bond Bryan embraced a collaborative approach, engaging with stakeholders to create a space that not only meets educational needs but also contributes to the urban regeneration of Nottingham.

This ambitious project is set against a backdrop of strategic planning and visionary foresight, reflecting our commitment to delivering spaces that inspire learning and community engagement.

Benton Park School in Leeds underwent a significant transformation with a £37 million redevelopment, driven by Bond Bryan’s expertise in designing dynamic and sustainable educational environments.

This comprehensive project included new facilities, refurbishments, and landscaped areas, ensuring a future ready, engaging space for over 1,770 students across secondary and sixth form education.

St Dunstan’s College in London underwent its most extensive redevelopment since 1888, with Bond Bryan leading the architectural design, visualisation, and contractor collaboration. This £17.5M transformation includes a new Junior School, STEM, and Sixth Form Building, blending historical sensitivity with contemporary design.

Certified BREEAM Excellent, the project integrates sustainable technologies and thoughtful spatial organisation to provide enhanced learning environments while preserving the College’s heritage. The redevelopment enhances the schools innovation and creativity, serving a co-educational community from ages 3 to 18.

Rowan School, a primary school specialising in supporting children with complex speech, language, and communication needs, recognised the necessity to expand to accommodate increasing demand. In collaboration with Sheffield City Council, Bond Bryan designed an extension that maximises the site’s potential. These new facilities bolster the school’s strong reputation for excellence in education and training, enhancing its ability to provide high-quality learning and development.

The Materials Innovation Factory (MIF) was designed with the central mission of bringing together academic research and industry — facilitating rapid scientific advancements that address real-world challenges and accelerate product development. Now, MIF supports one of the highest concentrations of automated equipment for materials chemistry anywhere in the world, with robots that can create data at 10 times faster than the expected rate of a human.

Home to over 200 academic researchers, including some of the world’s most decorated scientists, MIF stands as a launchpad for innovation in the heart of Liverpool’s Knowledge Quarter.

Situated next to a public park, this £6 million project was developed in partnership with Turner & Townsend and involved extensive renovations to an existing Community Centre, along with the addition of a spacious new extension.

Featuring inviting spaces, a bright, modern design, and sustainable materials, Tinsley Meadows provides a flexible learning environment that also welcomes and engages the local community.

Hertswood Academy’s new campus unites students from two former sites, creating a vibrant, single home for learning and community engagement. Accommodating up to 1,400 students, the campus includes specialised spaces, from a Community Theatre to Sport England-standard sports facilities, offering a dynamic environment that supports academic and extracurricular growth.

Aimed at enhancing the student experience and supporting local businesses, this vibrant hub integrates teaching, social, and entrepreneurial areas into one cohesive facility.

By blending academic and industry-focused spaces, it serves as a dynamic environment where students, staff, and entrepreneurs can come together, exchange ideas, and drive progress.

Iqra Primary School, developed as part of the Department for Education’s School Rebuilding Programme, provides a sustainable, adaptable learning environment for primary aged children. With a focus on NetZero carbon operation and sustainability, the design incorporates both passive and active strategies to reduce energy use and operating costs.

Located in a constrained city centre site, the project meets urban greening and biodiversity targets while enhancing community engagement. The school’s design supports future growth, offering flexibility for expansion while providing a welcoming space that gives a sense of pride and ownership for both students and the surrounding community.

The Advanced Manufacturing Building at the University of Nottingham’s Jubilee Campus exemplifies cutting edge design for research and industry collaboration. This 9,000m² facility combines striking aesthetics with a practical, future proof layout, housing state-of-the-art labs, offices, and workspaces.

Serving as a landmark of innovation, it strengthens the University’s role as a leader in advanced manufacturing research, promoting partnerships that benefit the local community and industry.

The Doncaster National College for High-Speed Rail, completed by Bond Bryan in 2017, is a landmark project blending state-of-the-art design with deep-rooted heritage.

Created to address the growing demand for high-speed rail skills, the £17.5 million campus pays homage to Doncaster’s railway legacy while equipping future engineers for transformative infrastructure projects.

Pixbrook Academy was conceived as a flexible, forward-thinking school that would meet the Department for Education’s stringent standards while providing a versatile environment for the future. The design response features a three-storey building arranged in a courtyard, balancing communal and private spaces.

By integrating single-storey elements at the entrance, the design creates a welcoming first impression. Thoughtful attention to high quality, adaptable spaces ensures that both students and staff can thrive. The design also supports future expansion, preparing the school for evolving educational needs.

Helena Romanes School exemplifies a modern educational environment, blending innovation and inclusivity to serve students from primary to sixth form. Completed in 2021, the £30 million, 13,500m² project was meticulously designed to meet the evolving needs of a diverse student body while fostering connections within the local community.

With a focus on sustainability, and shared spaces for education and recreation, the school offers a versatile and enduring space for lifelong learning.

Situated on the former site of the Royal School for Deaf Children, this new secondary school features six forms of entry, including dedicated Special Educational Needs provision.

Bond Bryan’s design for Kent County Council’s Thanet Free School represents a fusion of history, modernity, and inclusivity.

The Dorar Najed School is set to mark an exciting new beginning: a vibrant, purpose-built educational environment designed to inspire students, engage the community, and embrace sustainable practices.

Drawing on Bond Bryan’s proven expertise, this new school builds upon a trusted design approach while delivering unique, future-ready solutions tailored to the needs of its students and staff. Though still under development, it promises to set a new benchmark for educational spaces.

The transformation of Bradford College’s estate represents a pivotal advancement in creating a modern learning environment tailored to the evolving landscape of Further Education (FE). Bond Bryan, in partnership with Turner & Townsend, played a central role in delivering this £35 million, 24,000m² new build, which replaces 50,000m² of outdated facilities.

This visionary project incorporates flexible, sustainable design elements, positioning Bradford College as a forerunner in contemporary education.

Wales High School in Kiverton Park, South Yorkshire, is undergoing a transformation to create a modern, sustainable educational campus. Designed with input from school representatives, the Department for Education (DfE), and community stakeholders, the redevelopment focuses on improving both the educational experience and the local environment.

Bond Bryan have been appointed as lead consultants and architects on a project that not only responds to the immediate needs of the school but also enhances its position within the community, creating a space that will serve students, staff, and the surrounding area for years to come.

The National Horizons Centre (NHC) is a state-of-the-art bioscience education, training, and innovation facility developed in Teesside University’s Central Park Campus in Darlington.

This new facility was developed specifically to target the growth of the UK biosciences sector by focusing on skill development and applying digital technologies to drive innovation

The expansion of Freemantles School in Woking has transformed specialist education provision, creating a purpose-built secondary school and further education space for pupils with complex Autism (ASD).

The retrofit of Riley Court within the University of Warwick campus marks a significant milestone in the broader development of the campus, while simultaneously supporting the continued growth and success of the Department of Psychology.

This transformative project will enhance the university’s infrastructure by providing state-of-the-art teaching spaces, collaborative areas, and the opportunity to showcase key lab spaces to the public.