A timelapse of an eye-catching £54 million health centre under construction in Salford has been released.
The University of Salford has shared a timelapse of its new Thrive Health and Wellbeing Centre, a red building taking shape on the A6 near Salford Crescent station.
The hub will be based at the heart of the community and will offer a range of health clinics and wellbeing sessions for people in the local area.
It is one of the flagship developments in the University’s Campus Connectivity Plan and will open for teaching early next year.
It is part of the University’s School of Health and Society, responsible for over 10,000 students.
Vicky Halliwell, Pro Vice Chancellor and Dean of the School of Health and Society, has led the project from its outset. “Every time I walk past the Thrive site, something has changed, it’s very exciting to see it coming to life,” she said.
“When it’s finished, it will be an incredible resource for people in Salford and Greater Manchester and we are excited to open its doors early next year.”
The University is one of the biggest providers of healthcare, wellness and sports degrees in the North of England, and the centre will be the base for courses including Occupational Therapy, Prosthetics & Orthotics, Podiatry and Sport Rehabilitation.
The £54m new build has been designed by AHR Architects, with Kier as the lead contractor.
Robert Hopkins, Lead Architect at AHR, said: “Creating great architecture is about designing the right experience for as many people as possible. At Salford, we’ve brought together trauma-informed, neurodiversity-led and biophilic design principles to shape a space that feels intuitive and uplifting. From daylight and texture to wayfinding and sensory balance, every design decision supports comfort, confidence and connection – helping people to truly thrive within the building.”
It is one of the first projects in the UK to embed trauma-informed design throughout. It will feature an ‘internal forest’ comprising real plants as part of its biophilic design, as well as an all-electric approach.
Sarah Morton, regional director for Kier Construction North & Scotland, said: “We’re making strong progress on the University of Salford’s Thrive building, with the scheme continuing to take shape both internally and externally. Drawing on Kier’s extensive experience in delivering inspiring healthcare environments, the team is bringing a collaborative and quality-led approach to every stage of the project. It’s fantastic to see this important facility moving closer to reality.”
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