University Central Hall by Paula https://padlet.com/p_burbicka/zb18o4bxjh7h 17/02849/FUL | Installation of new glazed entrance to replace existing entrance and part enclosure of external balcony to provide storage rooms | University Central Hall University Road To Central Hall York YO10 5DD en-us 2018-01-09 23:46:53 UTC 2023-07-11 06:02:41 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Condos.png Description p_burbicka https://padlet.com/p_burbicka/zb18o4bxjh7h/wish/220009492 Construction: 1968
Architect: Andrew Derbyshire (hugely important figure in post-war British architectural practice)
Capacity: 1190 
Adjoining Heslington Conservation Area

Used for concerts, conferences, competitions, fashion shows, graduations and other events

 The building encloses an auditorium seating 13,000 with a large stage and is sited on a brick-faced podium surrounded on three sides by an artificial lake. It has three floors of ancillary accommodation with the main foyer at ground level below the auditorium. The roof and upper vertical parts of the superstructure are clad in aluminium.

Prefabricated CLASP system and an artificial resonance system (Helmholtz resonators, same as in Festival Hall, London)]]> 2018-01-10 00:00:48 UTC https://padlet.com/p_burbicka/zb18o4bxjh7h/wish/220009492 Application p_burbicka https://padlet.com/p_burbicka/zb18o4bxjh7h/wish/220009763 Part of a 3-year programme of refurbishment works planned for the university, from May 2017, cost 700,000. Aimed at improving energy efficiency, upgrading electronics and mechanics. ]]> 2018-01-10 00:04:10 UTC https://padlet.com/p_burbicka/zb18o4bxjh7h/wish/220009763 p_burbicka https://padlet.com/p_burbicka/zb18o4bxjh7h/wish/220011535 2018-01-10 00:27:48 UTC https://padlet.com/p_burbicka/zb18o4bxjh7h/wish/220011535 Changes p_burbicka https://padlet.com/p_burbicka/zb18o4bxjh7h/wish/220012472 Glazing and aluminium - same materials as in original, more modern outlook, more updated entrance ('careful' replacement of wood) + retention of existing brickwork

changed exposure?
polyester powder coating in grey on the 1st floor (excellent durability and a high resistance to yellowing under ultra-violet light / excellent exterior durability / minimal waste)

Entrance - more exposed, simplified? ]]> 2018-01-10 00:35:37 UTC https://padlet.com/p_burbicka/zb18o4bxjh7h/wish/220012472 Existing Concourse Level p_burbicka https://padlet.com/p_burbicka/zb18o4bxjh7h/wish/220013683 2018-01-10 00:46:08 UTC https://padlet.com/p_burbicka/zb18o4bxjh7h/wish/220013683 Existing Elevations p_burbicka https://padlet.com/p_burbicka/zb18o4bxjh7h/wish/220013850 2018-01-10 00:48:01 UTC https://padlet.com/p_burbicka/zb18o4bxjh7h/wish/220013850 Proposed Elevation p_burbicka https://padlet.com/p_burbicka/zb18o4bxjh7h/wish/220013899 2018-01-10 00:48:33 UTC https://padlet.com/p_burbicka/zb18o4bxjh7h/wish/220013899 Proposed Concourse Level p_burbicka https://padlet.com/p_burbicka/zb18o4bxjh7h/wish/220014106 2018-01-10 00:51:01 UTC https://padlet.com/p_burbicka/zb18o4bxjh7h/wish/220014106 Site Plan p_burbicka https://padlet.com/p_burbicka/zb18o4bxjh7h/wish/220014180 2018-01-10 00:51:51 UTC https://padlet.com/p_burbicka/zb18o4bxjh7h/wish/220014180 1970's p_burbicka https://padlet.com/p_burbicka/zb18o4bxjh7h/wish/220014833 2018-01-10 00:58:47 UTC https://padlet.com/p_burbicka/zb18o4bxjh7h/wish/220014833 Heslington Conservation Area p_burbicka https://padlet.com/p_burbicka/zb18o4bxjh7h/wish/220170937 2018-01-10 14:25:53 UTC https://padlet.com/p_burbicka/zb18o4bxjh7h/wish/220170937