This complex brings together the Pure and Applied Maths departments into seven 40-office pavilions grouped around a grass roofed central core building containing lecture theatres and a dining hall, and an external contemporary Cambridge courtyard. A circular library and a gatehouse complete the masterplan.

The low energy buildings have exposed thermal mass, natural ventilation, night cooling, solar shading and a Building Management System to regulate the internal environment. The post-occupancy Probe Report commissioned by the University confirms the achievements of this sustainable design, assisting staff and student recruitment, and initiating new research groups and funding.

"Everybody I worked with at Cullinans were enthusiastic, professional and conscientious. They contributed significantly to the management of the project during the construction phases. The Centre for Mathematical Sciences has now been occupied for 8 years. The building's quality architecture and functionality are highly regarded within the University and by the mathematicians."
John Woods, Project Manager, University of Cambridge, January 2011

AWARDS
David Urwin Award (2003)
Royal Fine Art Commission University Building of the Year Award (2003)
RIBA Award (2003)
BCI Major Projects Award (2003)

TEAM
Contractor: Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd
Structural Engineer: Buro Happold
M&E Engineer: Roger Preston & Partners
Cost Constultant: Northcrofts

FURTHER INFO
>> Centre for Mathematical Sciences website

>> 'form + function = faculty squared', Jonathan Glancey, The Guardian

>> BSRIA PROBE Study (Post-occupancy Report on Buildings and their Engineering) - 2002 visit

>> BSRIA PROBE Study (Post-occupancy Review of Buildings and their Engineering) - 2007 revisit