Charles Wilson Building at Leicester University, Gt. Britain

Abstract

The main purpose of this social university building is to house the means of serving 2750 meals daily to the students and academic staff. Its enclosing structure consists of precast concrete elements, and the central nucleus is made with concrete cast at the site. It comprises ten floor levels, details of which are as follows. The basement mentains the kitchens and ancillary services. On the ground floor is the hall, snack-bar, library and offices. The second floor is occupied by the administrative offices and changing rooms. The third, fourth and fifth floors are entirely taken up with a self-service restaurant. On the sixth floor there is another restaurant, served by waiters. There is a senior room on the seventh floor. The next three floor levels are a vertical extension of the central nucleus, and the space is mainly devoted to a common hall. Finally, on the 11th floor, there are rooms for exhibitions, music recitals, and similar cultural activities.