Ada College

Wates Smartspace

Sutcliffe led the refurbishment of Ada College, transforming it into a state-of-the-art IT facility for the Department for Education. The project upgraded the five-storey building, originally completed in 2017, to include modern digital technology spaces. The project was completed ahead of schedule, reflecting our commitment to innovation and effective collaboration.

At a glance

What we delivered

  • Refurbished a five-storey building into a modern IT education facility for the Department for Education
  • Designed and implemented new steelwork throughout the building
  • Converted a large staircase into meeting pods with glazed elevations
  • Conducted loading assessments to support a new lecture theatre and roof terrace
  • Upgraded spaces to include IT suites, lecture theatres, a café, sports hall, gym, and roof terrace
  • Completed the project ahead of schedule with a focus on innovation and collaboration

Ada College

Sutcliffe undertook the refurbishment of Ada College, transforming it from a design and technology institution into a modern IT education facility for the Department for Education. The project focused on upgrading the five-storey building to accommodate advanced digital technology and collaborative workspaces.

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Our responsibilities included conducting a visual survey and designing new steelwork to support various structural changes. Key modifications included converting a large staircase into meeting pods with glazed elevations and assessing loading requirements to ensure the existing floor structure could handle a new lecture theatre and roof terrace with views of the London skyline.

The redevelopment also involved upgrading workshops into IT suites, creating lecture theatres, and adding amenities such as a café, sports hall, gym, and a roof terrace. These enhancements were designed to foster a high-tech, collaborative learning environment.

Throughout the project, we prioritised effective communication and collaboration with the client and stakeholders. This approach ensured that the project was completed ahead of schedule, successfully meeting the project’s goals and client expectations.