Creating a vibrant gallery as pioneering as its students for London’s SOAS
We teamed up with Faithful+Gould and Bond Bryan Architects to refurbish SOAS’ Brunei Gallery – a leading institution, open for both public view and research. Working together we created a spacious language lab with a connected study area and versatile work zone. Despite the quick timeline, in just 8 weeks we were able to turn the 290-person lecture theatre from an under-used space into a vibrant, inviting hub for students to learn and benefit from cinema-quality screenings.
Excitingly, this project was part of a significant investment in the School of Languages, supported by the Higher Education Funding Council (HEFCE)’s Catalyst fund. With language learning being such a vital component of SOAS students’ study programmes, this fund strategically supports important and vulnerable languages within the institution’s scope. Together, we created a space that reflects the values of this leading institution – maintaining excellence by continuing to focus on their diverse students and their needs.
