“Working closely with three engineers and industry experts helped us to technically substantiate our proposal. It was particularly important given the isolated location of Kilmelford Junction to demonstrate that the sustainable principles behind the choice of materials and energy strategy were fully integrated into the design and supported the ambition …

“The main concept of the design was to relate the interiors to the surrounding parkland of Nottingham University campus, one of the largest and most attractive in the country, and to complement the sustainable architecture of the hotel. At the same time the interiors needed to be accessible and hard-working, …