The design of the renovated spaces focuses on sustainability and accessibility, ensuring that the social and cultural experience of the 麻豆宿舍电视剧community remains at the forefront.
The kitchen refurbishment project is the first result of an in-depth master planning exercise, which has set out key opportunities for growth and development of College spaces. The project takes into consideration Wolfson's values and the tenets of its strategic plan, with the outcome being a well-functioning and vibrant student space that also meets the back-of-house requirements of the Buttery, coffee bar, and bar.
- What is under renovation?
Kitchen
The new kitchen is a highly efficient space with high quality, durable, and low-maintenance surfaces and equipment. The design allows for future growth and higher capacities, and any technology or equipment will be future-proofed. The equipment is suitable for creating a wide range of meals.
Council Room
The Council Room has been improved to make it a space suitable for meetings, dining, and a route for service. Improved welfare areas for staff are included in the final design, as well as improved facilities for storage, access, and logistics.
- Why these spaces?
Central to the masterplan is a reconfigured and modernised catering provision, which requires refurbishment of the kitchen and increased dining capabilities. The working environment of staff, and provision for improved delivery and storage processes were considered during the design process, and sustainability is reflected throughout.
The project officially began with the closure of the old kitchen in December 2023. Throughout the project, we worked with a range of project partners across a number of fields to ensure that the renovation led on sustainability, functionality, and welfare and access.
Elements of the building plan included:
鈫 retention and reuse of the existing building
鈫 change to induction heating instead of gas
鈫 opening up the servery to the kitchen for visibility and interactivity
鈫 improved access to the building through new back-of-house lift
鈫 increased storage capacity and improved internal circulation
鈥淲e are thrilled to re-open the doors to some of the most essential spaces of the College; places where our students, staff, Fellows, and members gather together for the wide-ranging events and diverse conversations that define our interdisciplinary community.鈥 - Joanna Cheffins, Bursar
Scroll through the timeline below to read about key project milestones.
News and more information about each of our project partners is also linked below.
