Marsden House, Leeds Beckett University

Client


Jefferson Sheard

Architect


Year


2010

Project Type


Student Accommodation

Status


Completed

ONE OF THE MOST IMAGINATIVE LANDSCAPE SETTINGS TO A JSA DESIGNED BUILDING

Tom Jones – Director at Jefferson Sheard Architects

 Intro

Housing over 900 mainly first-year students, Marsden House is one of the liveliest halls of residence. Natural Dimensions were briefed to provide an outdoor space for students with seating and a central canopy space. The building’s exterior interface with surrounding highways was also an important feature. ND produced information from site appraisal to detailed and technical design.

  • Marsden House view of spine with curved paving, meeting canopy and shade planting palette from pedestrian entrance.
  • Marsden House view of spine with meeting canopy, shade planting palette, Prunus lusitanica Otto Luykens, pachysandra terminalis ground cover mass planting.
  • Marsden House view of spine with curved paving, meeting canopy and shade tolerant planting palette.
  • Marsden house view of spine with curved paving, meeting canopy and shade planting palette.

THE DESIGN

Providing a tranquil courtyard garden area enclosed within Marsden House, the inner courtyard provides an attractive relaxing amenity for students. The space geometry responds imaginatively to the complex building layout and planting responds to challenging environmental factors. The space is a popular, sturdy and attractive green oasis for students.