Brighton Photography Center

Brighton Photography Center
© Jim Stephenson

BRIGHTON PHOTOGRAPHY CENTER

Nex

ARCHITECTS
Nex

ARCHITECT IN CHARGE
Alan Dempsey, Keti Carapuli, Kwon Sung, Jakob Beer, Javier Cardos, Andreas Cesarini

FIRE ENGINEER
Buro Happold

MANUFACTURERS
Domus Tiles, Flowcrete, Forbo Flooring Systems, Cave, Just blinds Uniview

CLIENT
University Of Brighton

CONTRACTOR
Balfour Beatty

MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Atelier Ten

INTERIORS
Nex

QUANTITY SURVEYING
Gardiner & Theobald

M&E ENGINEER
Atelier Ten

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
Buro Happold

QS
Gardiner Theobald

PHOTOGRAPHS
Jim Stephenson

AREA
3400 m²

YEAR
2016

LOCATION
Brighton, United Kingdom 

CATEGORY
Workshop

Creating a publicly accessible campus vision, this project has transformed a dated office building into a vibrant new space for the University and the City.

In response to significant growth in student numbers, the faculty of Art at the University of Brighton is implementing a Campus concept that will consolidate their estate and open new spaces up to the public.

Brighton Photography Center
© Jim Stephenson
Brighton Photography Center
© Jim Stephenson
Brighton Photography Center
© Jim Stephenson

Following an appointment to undertake a feasibility masterplan, two key campus buildings were envisioned.

Nex went on to be appointed for the detailed design of the first building. At the core of the project is the transformation of an unloved 1960’s office building into a vibrant, functional learning and social space for both Photography and Film students and the public.

Brighton Photography Center
© Jim Stephenson
Brighton Photography Center
© Jim Stephenson

The interior of the new building is characterised by ribbon like walls that transition from open flowing exhibition and social spaces to enclosed specialist, teaching and learning spaces.

The ground floor is a public exhibition and event space, acting as a hub for regional cultural partners.

Brighton Photography Center
© Jim Stephenson
Brighton Photography Center
© Jim Stephenson

The concept of artistic production is carried up through the building through vibrantly coloured stairs and circulation lobbies displaying historical photographic instruments and prints.

Bringing together learning, art and culture, this space offers a new shared forum of exchange for students and the city alike.

Brighton Photography Center
© Jim Stephenson
Brighton Photography Center
© Jim Stephenson
Brighton Photography Center
© Jim Stephenson


Brighton Photography Center
© Jim Stephenson
Brighton Photography Center
© Jim Stephenson
Brighton Photography Center
© Jim Stephenson


Brighton Photography Center
Basement Plan
Brighton Photography Center
Ground Floor Plan
Brighton Photography Center
1st Floor Plan