UNIVERSITY
OF
SOUTHAMPTON

Sector
Education

Architect
Associated Architects

Contractor
CRBE

Location
Southampton

Contact the team: west@radiiplanet.com 01249 448 920

THE CLIENT.

The Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences at the University of Southampton is being transformed into a series of state-of-the-art facilities designed to support cutting-edge research and collaboration. Working alongside CBRE and Associated Architects, the refurbishment focused on creating light-filled, acoustically controlled environments that enhance both teaching and innovation across a range of specialist spaces — including the robot arena and the ‘drone aviary’.

OUR SOLUTION.

Our Western Contracting team delivered a suite of high-performance glazing installations tailored to the acoustic and visual needs of the setting.

Pure 100 double-glazed partitions and windows were installed throughout to maximise natural light while maintaining privacy and sound control—an essential balance in laboratory and meeting environments. Single and double leaf IsoPro doors wwere used across small and large meeting rooms, combining durability with excellent acoustic performance, while two single-leaf FirePro EI30 doors provided essential fire protection to stairwells.

On Level 4, a large seminar room, Pure 100 XL structural void screens with 17.5mm toughened glazing achieved Rw 53 dB acoustic performance, delivering outstanding sound insulation for focused teaching and discussion.

Switchable glass was incorporated here — and on IsoPro doors — to provide adaptable privacy while preserving the flow of natural light, ensuring spaces feel open and connected even when visual screening is required.

This project demonstrates our capability to integrate advanced acoustic and visual performance into educational and research environments, delivering spaces that are bright, quiet, and conducive to innovation.