The redevelopment of Bush House South West Wing (BHSWW) is part of our ongoing efforts to bring key services and activities for students together and improve the overall experience of studying and working on the Strand.
Redevelopment works
Work is now underway on our ambitious plans to create a welcoming, adaptive and innovative space which supports and enhances our student and staff experience. Our exciting plans include:
- A new Student Centre, making it easier and accessible for students to access our support services.
- A unique Agora (place to gather), providing innovative space for teaching, and where students, staff, alumni and external partners can come together to exchange ideas and share learning.
- Interdisciplinary academic space for 200 academic staff and associated postgraduate research student and support staff, with a thematic focus on Digital and AI and complemented by core academic technologists.
- A Showcase space, celebrating the achievements of our students and staff through exhibitions, talks and events.
- Flexible social and study areas for students to meet, relax and build a sense of connection and belonging.
How might this affect me?
Vehicles, including lorries, will need to access the Strand pedestrian areas on weekdays and some weekends. We’ll keep our community safe by ensuring:
- Vehicle deliveries will only take place between 7.00-11.00 and 14.00-16.00.
- Barriers will be erected to prevent pedestrians crossing when any vehicle enters the Strand / Montreal Place interchange.
- All vehicles will move at walking pace and be fully escorted by traffic control marshals at the front and rear of each vehicle.
- Vehicles will enter through the sliding bollards at the Strand/Melbourne Place interchange, entering the Bush House South West Wing construction site through Montreal Place. Westminster Council will not allow vehicles to enter from the western side of the pedestrian area next to Aldwych.
Please be mindful of vehicles accessing the Strand via the retractable bollards at the Surrey Street/Strand junction and avoid blocking the bollard sensors which will help prevent delays and ensure safe operation.
As with all building work there will be some noise. We will closely monitor this during the project and it will be kept to a minimum where possible.
Take a virtual tour
Use our visualisation to take a virtual tour of the redeveloped South West Wing.
