Major Developments
The Durham Project
The Durham Project, is a multi-phase estates programme which aims to enhance Durham University's provision of world-class facilities for research, education, administration and community and cultural engagement, as well as enhance the overall City environment and opportunities.
The Project is a major catalyst in achieving our strategy to enhance our standing as one of the world's leading research-led Universities, and will ensure that we continue to attract the best staff and students from around the world to contribute to and diversify the University and the wider community.
The £60m Project entails developments in three key areas of Durham City:
- Gateway development, along Stockton Road, on the edge of the Science Site
- Palace Green, the Bailey and Old Elvet
- Mountjoy
The Project is not an expansion of the University but involves bringing together activities in a more coherent fashion and into fit-for-purpose buildings. Explore the site to find out more about these exciting developments.
For more information please visit the Durham Project home page.
Gateway summer 2009
North Lodge ready for demolition
Demolition begins with the roof
Going....going....
......Gone
Glulam beams in-situ, just above the Palatine Centre entrance
Glulam beams as seen from the New Inn on Stockton Road.
Progress photo showing steelwork construction of the catering facility and showing the upper walkway across the main atrium
Progress photo showing whole construction site as seen from main road
Library - level 2 of the new extension showing feature concrete columns
Progress photo Basement works under the Law School. Most of the area will be used for plant
Progress photo showing main entrance to the Palatine Centre
Progress photo of new library extension showing the study areas in the 'fins'