New London Architecture

First Light Pavilion Visitor's Centre

Under Construction

First Light Pavilion is a newly designed visitor centre at the Jodrell Bank Observatory for the University of Manchester.

Knowledge Networks: London and the Ox-Cam Arc

Knowledge Networks: London and the Ox-Cam Arc

First Light Pavilion is a newly designed visitor centre at the Jodrell Bank Observatory for the University of Manchester. The Observatory has a reputation for world-leading scientific research, making ground-breaking discoveries in space. The Pavilion has been designed to celebrate both the site’s heritage and the very beginnings of radio astronomy, taking the form of a grass-covered dome the size and shape of the Lovell Telescope. The Pavilion will feature a 150 seat auditorium at its heart. The entrance will be a dramatic curved concrete screen with its axis due south to reflect the arc of the sun.

Project information

Status

Under Construction

Borough

* N/A Outside of London

Size

2000 sq m

Completion

July 2021


Location

Bomish Ln, Crewe CW4 8BX, UK


Team Credits

Architect

Hassell

Interior Designer

Hassell

Client

University of Manchester


Listed by

Hassell

Last updated on

08/06/2020


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