Multifunctional Building
The Hill is a multipurpose, flexible, auditorium, library and cafe sitting within the centre of the scheme and linking all surrounding facilities.
Centrally located within the H-Farm's masterplan, the building physically connects to each of its surrounding buildings through a network of pathways. The raised platform at either end creates an outdoor environment for both leisure and structured activities, whilst the main two elevations are formed with floor-to-ceiling glass, allowing for uninterrupted views through the building and out to low-level floodplain area beyond.
Half of the building comprises a multi-purpose conference centre designed to accommodate a wide and variety of events. The remainder of the building contains a restaurant designed to cater for large events, as well as for the daily requirements of the students on campus.
There are outdoor areas at roof level and to both sides of the building, allowing for the creation of a three-dimensional public piazza. Directly linked to the restaurant is a study/library area which sits at the upper level. As is it open-plan and flexible, it is neither an extension of the restaurant nor a library – but occupies a world containing both –a rich vibrant, dynamic area, open to change on a day-to-day basis.
