Interior Design Policy
Valid from May 2009
Contents
Building identity: What is the designer’s
Reception Furniture ...................................................... 16
vision for our campus?.................................1
Corridors ....................................................................... 17
New Direction; New Image; New Edge ........................... 2
What does our Interior Design image consist of? ........... 3
What are the core principles of this Policy? .................... 4
Who is this Policy aimed at? ........................................... 5
What do we want to Achieve?......................................... 6
Roles and Responsibilities ...........................7
Innovative Ideas: ...........................................8
Miscellaneous Design Features… .................................. 8
The Royal College Building .......................................... 18
Teaching and Learning Spaces .................................... 19
Completed Teaching Space Examples......................... 21
Washrooms ................................................................... 24
Furniture ........................................................................ 24
Ceilings / Lighting.......................................................... 25
Flooring ......................................................................... 26
Ironmongery .................................................................. 26
Building Examples...................................... 27
Interior Strategy: ...........................................9
A completed project: The Law School in the Lord Hope
Neutral and restricted backdrops of finishes.... ............... 9
Building ......................................................................... 27
How do we achieve a neutral backdrop? ......................10
Work in progress: The Livingstone Tower .................... 29
Interior Design Brief .................................... 11
Making the Difference: Feature Elements .................... 30
Mood Board...................................................................12
Summary ..................................................... 31
Generic Issues: ........................................... 13
Our Interior Design Policy is intended to: ..................... 31
Reception Areas ...........................................................13
Appendix 1 – Roles and Responsibilities . 32
Reception Design ..........................................................14
Appendix 2 – Building Identity Colours .... 35
Reception Area Core Colours .......................................15
Reception Area Core Finishes ......................................15
Reception Desks ...........................................................16
Reception Lighting ........................................................16
Appendix 3 – Example Specification Board
...................................................................... 38
Contents
Figure 1 Graham Hills: Backlit image in foyer of the 50
Figure 17 Livingstone Tower: Computer and Information
George Street entrance .................................................. 1
Sciences ....................................................................... 22
Figure 2 Graham Hills: 50 George Street Entrance ........ 2
Figure 18 Sir William Duncan: Student Resource Centre
Figure 3 Java Cafe .......................................................... 4
...................................................................................... 23
Figure 4 James Weir: M328 ............................................ 4
Figure 19 James Weir: Research Suite ........................ 23
Figure 5 Graham Hills: 50 George Street Entrance ........ 4
Figure 20 James Weir: Institute of Advanced Studies .. 23
Figure 6 Feature Furniture .............................................. 6
Figure 21 Ramshorn Theatre: Bespoke lighting feature
Figure 7 Sir William Duncan: The Java Café .................. 8
...................................................................................... 25
Figure 8 McCance: Glass coloured stools in the third
Figure 22 Lord Hope: Law School Feature Lighting ..... 25
floor social space. ........................................................... 8
Figure 23 Lord Hope: Law School feature wall ............. 27
Figure 9 Lord Hope: The Law School shows how
Figure 24 Lord Hope: Law School meeting room ......... 27
colourful a neutral backdrop can be ................................ 9
Figure 25 Lord Hope: Law School floor plan showing
Figure 10 James Weir: A neutral backdrop in M328 ....10
application of colour ...................................................... 28
Figure 11 Thomas Graham: Entrance Foyer ................13
Figure 26 Lord Hope: Law School entrance corridor .... 28
Figure 12 Graham Hills: 50 George Street entrance
Figure 27 Feature Elements (Screens, artwork,
foyer ..............................................................................14
graphics) ....................................................................... 30
Figure 13 Royal College: Images of the corridors
Figure 28 John Anderson Campus: Site plan indicating
showing a neutral palette with beige, light stone, dark
numbered buildings....................................................... 35
grey and green as one of the dominant colours ...........18
Figure 29 Example of specification board layout .......... 38
Figure 14 A consistent suite of furniture design............19
Figure 15 The same chair in different options ..............20
Figure 16 James Weir building: DMEM CAD/CAM Suite
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Introduction
Building identity: What is the designer’s vision for our campus?
Figure 1 Graham Hills: Backlit image in foyer of the 50 George Street entrance
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Introduction
New Direction; New Image; New Edge
We are restructuring the campus and aim to
create a new focus for our campus interior design
to one where we simplify materials and innovate
with a consistent and sustainable approach.
The University has already developed a clear
brand for its communications and use of its logo
and crest etc. Details of this work can be found
at http://www.strath.ac.uk/brand.
This interior design policy has been developed to
ensure the appropriate development and use of a
University of Strathclyde interior design style and
to focus the visual identity of the campus.
This policy draws together a series of core
standards to ensure that completed projects
demonstrate a consistent look and feel in all our
interiors. This ‘house style’ has been designed to
appeal to students, staff and visitors alike.
Figure 2 Graham Hills: 50 George Street Entrance
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Introduction
What does our Interior Design image consist of?
 Neutral and restricted backdrop of finishes
 Feature lighting
 Blocks of colour
 Timber boxes and fabric holes
 Simple distinctive feature walls in stone, wood
 Advanced audio – visual
 Focused social spaces
and recyclable plastic cladding
 Graphic imagery and usable walls
 Flexible
furniture
and
 Visible Historical connections
colourful
 An International University with worldwide links
feature
 Corporate front entrances/receptions
furniture
Timber walls
Slate Floors
Blocks of colour
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Introduction
What are the core principles of this Policy?
Our aim is to invest in excellence as indicated by our
Strategic
Plan
which
can
be
found
at
http://www.strath.ac.uk/strategicplan and all of our
interiors must reflect the aspirations of the plan;
 To be a place where only the best work and
study
 To be internationally recognised for our
research
 To offer a high-quality student experience,
responsive to individual students’ needs, in an
Figure 3 Java Cafe
estate that is fit for purpose
Figure 4 James Weir: M328
Figure 5 Graham Hills: 50 George Street Entrance
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Introduction
Who is this Policy aimed at?
Consultants
and
designers
engaged
by
the
This policy is part of our new approach and provides
University should take account of this policy when
clear corporate interior design direction with a strong
designing and detailing projects. To respond to the
vision and emphasis on detail.
excellence agenda we are looking for a project by
should be clearly understood that the University of
project response to this policy that shows:
Strathclyde
is
consultants or
 Flair and imagination which strengthens
not
a
canvas
In this context it
to
designer’s individual
demonstrate
or
house
approach and that this policy will be rigorously
our visual image
pursued in all projects. Failure to achieve this due
to poor execution or a lack of care and attention in
 A simplified approach which ensures visual
consistency within buildings but with
individual projects will mean the image of the
distinctive design features in key areas
University will suffer and this will not be acceptable.
 A design formula for each individual
building which creates a clear source
directory of finishes and materials for
subsequent projects in the same building
 Cost effective, practical and sustainable
solutions
 Modern in outlook
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Introduction
What do we want to Achieve?
 Consolidation of our existing Campus spaces –
creating more flexible, multi-purpose areas.
 New ways of working – supporting a good quality
and sustainable working environment with
appropriate furniture/fixings and a focus on feature
details.
 Empowering Visitors, Students and Staff by
providing spaces for teaching, learning and studying
that meet their expectations and requirements for
research, technology, socialising and collaboration.
Figure 6 Feature Furniture
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Roles and Responsibilities
Roles and Responsibilities
This section should be read in conjunction with the
Space Management policy and is not replicated
roles and responsibilities section of the Space
here.
Management policy
www.strath.ac.uk/estates/space. The general
The process mapped in Appendix 1 starts from
principles outlined in the Space Management
the Assistant Director’s receipt of a project
policy still apply but this Interior Design policy
request from a Department or Faculty, either in
further clarifies the specific role of the University of
the form of a Statement of Need or as a Case for
Strathclyde’s Interior Designer in each project. The
Investment.
process for advising Estates Management of
Throughout each process the Space Planning
potential new or refurbishment projects and
Manager can act on behalf of the Assistant
possible sources of funding is also covered in the
Director in her absence.
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Innovative Ideas
Innovative Ideas:
Miscellaneous Design Features…
Cafes, Postgraduate & Social spaces are to have lots of interesting features and colour applied.
Figure 8 McCance: Glass coloured stools in the third floor
Figure 7 Sir William Duncan: The Java Café
social space.
General Notes:
1. Colour specification: When specifying colour designers must adhere by the Disability Discrimination
Act 1995 (DDA), relevant Building regulations, approved Document M and BS8300:2001. These
documents advise that any colours used to differentiate surfaces should vary in LRV (light
Reflectance Value) by at least 30 points.
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Interior Strategy
Interior Strategy:
Neutral and restricted backdrops of finishes....
To create a unified look throughout the campus we will first of all create a neutral backdrop to which feature
elements can be added.
The Interior Design Strategy will be realised as this combination of neutral
background and feature elements is rolled out on a building by building and project by project basis across the
campus.
Figure 9 Lord Hope: The Law School shows how colourful a neutral backdrop can be
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Interior Strategy
How do we achieve a neutral backdrop?
Design teams should use a restricted contemporary
colour palette in each building project with:
 A basic Neutral Colour Palette consisting of
whites, greys, browns and beiges (including
natural timber and exposed concrete).
 Building Identify Colours – the building identity
colours (Appendix 2) will be added to a
neutral colour palette and will be the two
dominate colours in each building. The hues
of these colours should stay the same but the
shades can vary.
These colours should
continually feature throughout the building’s
circulation spaces on the walls, floors or
furniture.
Figure 10 James Weir: A neutral backdrop in M328
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Interior Design Brief
Interior Design Brief
Design Teams are required to produce the following design information for each building:
1.
Mood Board (to be submitted in Adobe PDF format) – Demonstrating a clear and distinct style and
approach. The mood board should contain sufficient images, ideas, themes, features, graphics,
colours, sketches, ideas, furniture (built in and loose) and fabrics to visualise the proposed visual
identity for each building.
2.
Sufficient plans, room elevations and 3D visuals to describe each scheme
3.
Sample Board (see Appendix 3) – showing all the final proposed finishes for a scheme. The board
should contain all proposed finishes and details as follows:

Wall colours, (limited to

selected colours and

Furniture and fabric

colours
Design, use and
application of graphics
styles that tie in with the

Blinds
building colour in

Ironmongery
display boards and
Appendix 2)

Handrails
fixings for interior
Floor finishes e.g. lino,

Light switches
spaces either in rooms
rubber, stone, wood,

Data trunking
ceramics and slate

Skirting details

Wire management
(indicating safety and
feature flooring).

Ceiling systems

Feature and general
lighting

systems.

Location and use of
technology
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Specification of images,
or corridors are to be
considered.
Interior Design Brief
Mood Board
‘The provision of the mood board
(item
1
on
page
11)
The availability of a mood board and specification
board should be checked with the Interior Designer
and
through the Project Manager at the outset of each
specification board (Appendix 3)
project.
are basic requirements for each
Once the mood board information has been
building and will be created by the
provided to Estates Management for each building,
first design team to work on a
the University’s Interior Designer will supplement it
with any necessary bespoke information on a
major project in each building.’
project by project basis through project specific
briefing documentation
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Generic Issues
Generic Issues:
Reception Areas
Entrance Foyers and Reception Areas should
beautiful designs incorporating a white/off white
demonstrate a consistent Corporate Image through
washed backdrop and splashes of colour as
a palette of natural elements including slate and
illustrated below in the Thomas Graham &
wood in conjunction with graphics, text and
Graham Hills Building.
images.
This is the University’s opportunity to
emphasis its values at the outset of visitors and
students experience on campus with simple,
Figure 11 Thomas Graham: Entrance Foyer
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Generic Issues
Reception Design
Figure 12 Graham Hills: 50 George Street entrance foyer
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Generic Issues
Reception Area Core Colours
 Paint to be white/off white and stone
 Blocks of the Building Identity colour
 Feature walls should be present in either stone, wood, glass or plastic cladding
 Flooring should be finished in either stone, marble, timber or grey slate should be used
If alternative colours have to be used for any reason these should not be implemented unless they
have been discussed first with the University’s Interior Designer
Reception Area Core Finishes
 Uncluttered minimal look
 All paint to be Matt Diamond finish, (Dulux range or International equivalent)
 All painted joinery to be Satinwood finish, (Dulux range or International equivalent)
 Any cupboards are to be laminated
 Internal door finishes and stair nosing details have already been selected for each building type and
will be indicated in the relevant project brief.
 Graphic imagery should be acrylic and backlit
 Contemporary furniture e.g. black/white/timber reception desks in simple designs
 Feature lighting
 Digital signage
 Black/Satin Stainless Steel entrance matting
 Satin Stainless Steel or Timber handrails
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Generic Issues
Reception Desks
These areas will be the daily working environment
Reception desks are vital to the design of this
for staff and as such daylight is paramount within
space type and these should be ultra modern and
these areas and should be maximised.
forward thinking in design with simple detailing and
no undue decoration. These desks should be built
Light regulations must be adhered to in all projects
with invisible fixings, use durable materials, be
and design specifications must be forwarded to the
limited in colour, (i.e. black or white,) with splashes
Head of the Building Services team for approval via
of the building identity colour or timber.
the Project Manager.
Consideration should also be given to sufficient
working
space,
DDA
recommendations
Reception Furniture
and
dimensions and the necessary tooling must be built
Furniture is a vital element in creating the look and
into the desk.
Cabling should be hidden as
feel of a space. It is important to distinguish the
efficiently as possible and the desk should have a
flow of traffic through reception areas when
regular flat screen monitor / laptop and a recessed
specifying what type of furniture to use. Certain
security monitor.
furniture is more durable than others and will
require less maintenance and this should be given
Reception Lighting
serious consideration when specifying furniture for
these areas.
Lighting is a key issue to address in all new builds
All reception furniture should be
contemporary and have a sense of character.
and refits and should be planned to maximise the
space and impact with strong highlights and calm
low lighted areas.
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Generic Issues
Corridors

A designed application for images,
Design teams must consider an overall approach
graphics, highlighted notice boards
to a buildings circulation and corridor finishes,
and picture frames must also be
primarily they must consider the following issues:
selected and applied to these areas
to add interest.


The lighting aspects of the space -
showing
the
application
possible
demonstrate each scheme to the
and
design
elements
and
finishes

Finishes must be consistent to aid
All paint to be (Dulux range or
International equivalent)

the maintenance of the space.
All painted joinery to be Satinwood

Signage and DDA compliance.
finish, (Dulux range or

Compliance
International equivalent)
with
the
Building

Identify colours.
Consistency
ceiling
nosing details have already been
throughout the building. With the
selected for each building type and
exception of specially designed Hot
will be provided by the Project
spots
Manager.
as
seated
areas,

receptions, feature pendants or wall
washers.

Internal door finishes and stair
systems
such
of
to
University’s Interior Designer
lighting,

colour
natural light should be used when
should be integrated into corridor

Sketches
Where
and
when
suspended
ceilings are required and where the
concrete
ceilings
should
be
exposed.
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Cupboards
to
be
laminated.
Generic Issues
Corridors are an opportunity to apply designed
features such as seated areas where the space
and regulations allow.
Consideration should be
given to the use of colour in circulation spaces to
assist navigation.
The Royal College Building
Figure 13 Royal College: Images of the corridors showing a neutral palette with beige, light stone, dark grey and green
as one of the dominant colours
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Generic Issues
Teaching and Learning Spaces
Teaching room requirements must be checked with the University’s Room Booking Administrator through the
Project Manager to ascertain current and / or future room use as this will be a determining factor in the design
of the room. Furniture selection should facilitate the requirements set out below. Teaching space furniture
should be limited to no more than two ranges and finishes per building. Ideally the specified ranges should
provide a suite of chair styles that all flow together, through their finishes….
Figure 14 A consistent suite of furniture design
The specified chair types should have the following minimum specifications or options;

an upholstered seat

with or without arms

be stackable

a choice of silver or chrome frames
Additionally the selected chair types will also be ideally available with the following options.

on castors for mobile solutions

with or without arms

have a stackable four legged option

choices of silver, graphite or chrome frames
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Generic Issues
Figure 15 The same chair in different options
Some teaching spaces may require a task chair and if that is the case the minimum requirements are as
follows:
 a full backrest, a sliding adjustable lumbar support in a fixed back or a height adjustable back,
 ergonomic shaped seat cushions to maximise comfort
 a flexible articulating backrest facilitating permanent contact with the back or a fully
synchronized mechanism
 adjustable armrest height
 seat height adjustment
 five star base
 teaching space desks should have only two finishes per building with one of these being white
 Lecturers should always be provided with a task chair and a desk or standing podium.
 teaching rooms may have one stronger coloured teaching wall or strips of colour limited to a
trim
Central pool teaching rooms may be used for exams and this should be considered when choosing the
furniture specification and design of these rooms as in these cases a moderate colour approach may be
required depending on the focal point of the room.
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Generic Issues
Completed Teaching Space Examples
Figure 16 James Weir building: DMEM CAD/CAM Suite
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Generic Issues
Figure 17 Livingstone Tower: Computer and Information Sciences
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Generic Issues
Figure 18 Sir William Duncan: Student Resource Centre
Figure 19 James Weir: Research Suite
Figure 20 James Weir: Institute of Advanced Studies
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Generic Issues
Washrooms
Finishes in washrooms are to be limited to one
dominant colour and material specification per
building. Details of fixtures, fittings and cubicles will
be found in the pre-approval full specification guide
in the Project Brief.
Furniture
The University of Strathclyde is a member of the
PROC-SNI Agreement and all furniture must
therefore be bought through this agreement, the
University’s Interior Designer will advise on the
suitability of all proposed furniture and bespoke
items and will liaise with the relevant Project
Manager and Purchasing Officer.
Laboratory
furniture and bespoke items such as fixed seating
are exceptions to this agreement but the principles
of specification will be the same and this furniture
should be limited to a maximum of two finishes per
building where required.

Furniture finishes and types should be
limited to a maximum of two or three per
building (depending on the overall size
of the building) to allow
for easy
rearrangement of spaces.
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Generic Issues
Ceilings / Lighting
Design teams should work with the University’s
 Corridors: no more than two ceiling
project team which will be led by the Project
systems and light fitting types per
Manager
building utilising both exposed and
to
record
or
create
a
standard
specification for ceilings and lighting for each
suspended ceiling options.

building. These elements should ideally be limited
Reception and social areas: these are
to three main types per building under the
accepted from the normal rules and can and
following categories:
should
feature
specialised
and
varied
lighting and ceiling types.
 Teaching rooms: ideally no more than
one ceiling system and two light fitting
types
 Lecture theatres: no more than one
ceiling system and two light fitting
types
Figure 21 Ramshorn Theatre: Bespoke lighting feature
Figure 22 Lord Hope: Law School Feature Lighting
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Generic Issues
Flooring
Ironmongery
Flooring should also be limited to certain colours
Door sets and Finishes – Door sets should be
and styles:
certified, (including a certificate,) and these doors
should be marked with the Fire rating and building
 No more than two safety flooring types
door number on a small metal disk. Internal doors
per building.
should be pre-finished and specified from the
 Smooth flooring in circulation areas – no
standard door specification that will be detailed in
more than one manufacturer and type
the project brief for that building.
per building.
 Carpets – no more than three carpet
types per building.
Feature flooring – i.e. timber, slate or stone flooring
should be limited to two colour finishes per
building, colour can be used, however, this must be
from one of the building identify dominant colours.
Floor finishes should be primarily neutral, grey,
black and beige with splashes of colour as features
If required from the building identify colour. If a
project requires more contrast a full block coloured
carpet, tile or lino may be used although this must
follow one of the dominant colour pairs for a
specific building, and (these colours can be found
in Appendix 2.)
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Building Examples
Building Examples
A completed project: The Law
meeting room areas. However, in this scheme a
School in the Lord Hope
harmonizing shade of green has also been added
In this project the two dominate colours are orange
to a prominently defined sloping feature wall to
and blue and these colours feature throughout the
add interest but the space is still primarily defined
seating and in the ceiling features. A block of blue
by the blue and orange colours as illustrated
carpet has also been added to define the
overleaf.
Figure 23 Lord Hope: Law School feature wall
Figure 24 Lord Hope: Law School meeting room
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Building Examples
Figure 25 Lord Hope: Law School floor plan showing application of colour
This scheme is primarily neutral in the wall and floor colours although some blocks of colour have been added
to define different areas and highlight design features.
Figure 26 Lord Hope: Law School entrance corridor
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Building Examples
Work in progress: The Livingstone Tower
Building: Livingstone Tower
Dominant Colours- Green and Black
Base Colour: 60 YY67/117 (cream emulsion Dulux)

Ceilings white emulsion

Main Walls - 60 YY67/117 cream emulsion

Feature Walls – 90 yy 48/255 emulsion Green

Woodwork, Facings, Skirting – 40yy51/084
Flooring

Floor Coverings Ref: - Marmoleum topsheid real.

Carpets Ref; -Chenille warp repetitions Col: 309318 Hindsight-Tufted patterned tufted cut and
loop pile tile

Heuga 580 Olympic Col: 6812 Carbon tufted plain level loop tile.
Finishes

Blinds- vertical head rail system - Genesis window blind slim line vertical blind system ex –lite
fabric

Ironmongery - Satin anodised ironmongery, door closers etc

Door Type - Flush faced solid core internal pass door/existing frames

New flushed faced solid core twin leaf fire rated door set to corridor.

Simple distinctive feature walls in stone, wood and recyclable plastic
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Building Examples
Making the Difference: Feature Elements
The introduction of exposed concrete ceilings, natural timber feature walls or elements, stone floors and the
use of sustainable furniture and materials should all be reflected in design proposals
Example of a Manufacturers Plastic Screen
Example of a Manufacturers Timber & Perspex screen
Example of Artwork-Law School Corridors
Example of a Backlit Graphics Wall
Figure 27 Feature Elements (Screens, artwork, graphics)
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Summary
Summary
We want to produce a consistent campus with a chic neutral backdrop to which innovative and interesting
design features, textures, lighting and furniture can be added.
Our Interior Design Policy is intended to:
1.
Introduce a restricted colour palette
2.
Add texture
3.
Standardise materials
4.
Use furniture and design creatively
5.
Ensure ease of maintenance
6.
Create friendly and easy to use spatial solutions
7.
Visually interpret the University’s history and values
8.
Have a consistent approach across the campus which enforces the corporate image
Design teams should read this document in parallel with other Space Management documents found at
www.strath.ac.uk/estates/space and the specific brief for the project.
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Appendix 1
Appendix 1 – Roles and Responsibilities
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (SPACE MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING)
Clarifies with Department contact the scope, space, source of funding, budget and broad timescales
for the project. At this point the Assistant Director will decide if the in-house Interior Designer will be
involved in the project and the extent of their role.
If involved in the project the Estates
If not involved in the briefing of the project the
Management Interior Designer will develop the
Assistant Director will invite the Estates
interior design aspects of the brief with the client
Management Interior Designer to comment
contact (or with another member of the Space
on
Management team if major space alterations are
appropriate.
involved) as directed by the Assistant Director.
This will be within the framework of budget,
space, timescales as defined by the Assistant
Director and will take account of this Interior
Design Policy. The written brief prepared by the
Interior Designer will outline the scope of the
interior changes i.e. if new furniture is required an
indication of the finishes / colours to be replaced,
lighting alterations or special requirements. An
initial sketch or plan with a visual image of the
type of look required will also be included.
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external
consultant’s
proposals
as
Appendix 1
The Interior Designer will present the brief to the
Assistant Director for comment/feedback before
signing the brief off with the department contact.
If the department contact considered the Interior
brief not to be appropriate this should be flagged
up to the Assistant Director for resolution.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT FOR PROJECT
Signs off a hard copy of brief package agreed with Interior Designer as a formal record of the brief.
PROJECT MANAGER (Including the initial meeting with the consultant and department contact)
The Assistant Director of Space Management will discuss the project with the Head of Project
Management or the Fabric and Building team so that a Project Manager can be allocated to develop
the project. The Project Manager will deliver the project through Estates Management’s Project
Management’s procedures using external consultants and become the main client contact for the
project. From this point on the Interior Designer (and other members of the Space Management
team) will contact the Client (and consultants) through the Project Manager. The Project Manager will
keep the Interior Designer informed of progress and involve them at key meetings for sign off or
clarification if questions rose over the brief and if an issue arises that may necessitate changing the
brief.
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Appendix 1
EXTERNAL CONSULTANT’S
Their responsibility is to develop the initial brief prepared by the Interior Designer into detailed
proposals and drawings taking into account the general principles of the Interior Design Policy. Once
developed these should be presented to the Interior Designer for comment and feedback at a
meeting before presenting these to the department contact.
PROJECT MANAGER
Obtains final sign off of the final scheme by the department contact and delivers the project on site to
this specification. Any proposed changes to specification/materials because of delivery problems
and/or other issues must be discussed and approved by the Interior Designer before proceeding.
The Project Manager will invite the Interior Designer to view samples on site as appropriate and to
visit completed projects before practical completion is issued. The Project Manager will also ensure
all maintenance manuals, cleaning guidelines for products/finishes used are obtained on completion
of the project and passed to maintenance/cleaning staff who will be appropriately briefed.
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Appendix 2
Appendix 2 – Building Identity Colours
John Anderson Campus Plan showing Buildings
Figure 28 John Anderson Campus: Site plan indicating numbered buildings
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Appendix 2
List of Buildings
Dominant Colours
1. Alexander Turnbull
to be agreed
2. Andrew Ure Hall
to be agreed
3. Architecture Building
Orange
4. Barony Hall
Blue
5. Birkbeck Court
to be agreed
6. Chancellors Hall
to be agreed
7. Collins Building
Red
8. Colville Building
to be agreed
9. Curran Building
Red
10. Forbes Hall
to be agreed
11. Garnet Hall
to be agreed
12. Graduate School of Business
to be agreed
13. Graham Hills Building
Purple
14. Henry Dyer Building
to be agreed
15. James Blyth Court
to be agreed
16. James Gould Hall
to be agreed
17. James Weir Building
Green/Blue
18. James Young Hall
to be agreed
19. John Anderson Building
to be agreed
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Appendix 2
List of Buildings
Dominant Colours
20. John Arbuthnot Building
to be agreed
21. Livingstone Tower
Green/Black
22. Lord Hope Building
to be agreed
23. Lord Todd Building
to be agreed
24. McCance
Red/Orange
25. Murray Hall
to be agreed
26. Patrick Thomas Court
to be agreed
27. Ramshorn Theatre
Purple/Red
28. Royal College Building
Deep Green/Dark Blue
30. St Paul’s Chaplaincy
Red/
31. Stenhouse Building
to be agreed
32. Students Union
Mixed
33. Thomas Campbell Court
to be agreed
34. Thomas Graham Building
Green/Blue
35. University Centre
to be agreed
36. Wolfson Centre
to be agreed
37. 181 St James Road
Blue/Orange
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Appendix 3
Appendix 3 – Example Specification Board
The specification board should
be prepared in an A1 format
with the relevant materials and
finishes laid out in a coherent
and attractive manner. The
board should be accompanied
by an appropriate key which
describes the material, gives
colour references and explains
the proposed location. The
boards will be framed and hung
in the offices of Estates
Management as permanent
reference to all staff and
consultants working on building
specific projects.
Figure 29 Example of specification board layout
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