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University of Bristol Dental School

Facts

Location Client Cost Size Completion Awards
Bristol University of Bristol £37m 7,300sqm 2023 1

Project details

The ambitious deep-retrofit of a vacant, inner-city six-storey office building in central Bristol creating access to much needed community dental healthcare and an inspiring, future-fit teaching and research facility. The project exemplifies the potential of going beyond conventional reuse parameters of a commercial asset.

“The design of Bristol Dental School’s state-of-the-art facility has transformed the patient, student and staff experience of clinical training. BDP utilised their experience in healthcare and education design to fulfil the School’s complex brief, transforming an office block into a clinical facility within a demanding timescale. The inclusive engagement approach has helped Bristol Dental School move up to 3rd in the UK’s Complete University Guide dentistry subject rankings.” JAMES TUBMAN, SENIOR DENTAL SCHOOL MANAGER

James Tubman, Senior Dental School Manager

Brief

  • Create a dentistry education facility that nurtures the growth of future dental professionals
  • Establish primary-care clinical provision within Bristol Dental School, extending the reach of free dental treatment to the community.

Results

  • A highly sustainable retrofit that offers a 42% carbon saving over an equivalent new build
  • 119 dental chairs with the latest technology
  • Free oral healthcare to the communities of inner-city Bristol
  • South West Property Awards 'Fitout/Reurbishment' 2024 winner

Integrated services

architecture, interior design, graphic design, acoustics, lighting, sustainability