D5 Architects LLP - Projects

01/08/2008

Deaf Cultural Centre

Value: £3m (2007)

Area:

Contract: JCT Traditional Form of Contract, JCT with Quantities

Role: Lead Consultant (Project Manager), Architect for RIBA Work stages A > L

Client: Birmingham Institute For The Deaf

Sector: Community, Education

The Deaf Cultural Centre is unique in the UK with its provision of specific services for the deaf community. Designed with sign as the first language, the building is conceived as a bold outward statement.

Designed to enhance the streetscape and bring the deaf community into a more prominent position, the building houses public functions throughout the ground floor with support and community services over. The building is formed as a series of linked spaces with a high degree of flexibility and daylight. Users experience an intuitive journey through the building with long internal vista's with an open and relaxed atmosphere particularly tailored for the deaf user.

Awarded: Winner, Commercial Sector, Birmingham City Council 'Built in Quality Award'