Clare Hall

Clare College is the second oldest in the University of Cambridge. Founded in 1326 it is now a college for Advanced Study. LiZLaKe were appointed by the client to help create a bespoke setting for a new, contemporary accommodation block designed by award winning Cowper Griffith Architects. The existing swimming pool and grounds were to be incorporated into the overall project to ensure the new development proposals were acceptable to the council.

LiZLaKe developed a Masterplan which responded to its immediate context whilst ensuring it had a distinct character. The proposals include a new contemporary pedestrian courtyard which is overlooked from the new accommodation block and forms a new heart to the campus.

The scheme was granted planning permission in summer 2008. We are now progressing with production information and expect construction to start on site in autumn 2008.