YMD Boon were appointed by Derby College Group to act as a lead consultant and provide multi-disciplinary services to design and deliver an East Midlands Institute of Technology (EMIoT). Our responsibilities include Architecture and Principal Designer roles.
The EMIoT building, located at the front of Derby College Group’s Stephenson Building at the Roundhouse Campus, will expand the current footprint by 1100 square meters to accommodate new facilities. This net-zero facility will feature state-of-the-art classrooms and collaborative workspaces, offering students a hands-on and immersive learning experience.
Initially, YMD Boon assisted Derby College in securing funding from the Department of Education (DfE). After the funding was approved, we, along with our subconsultants, were appointed to develop the design and oversee its delivery on site.
YMD Boon’s design for the facility aims to establish a distinctive and prominent identity, enhancing the profile of the IoT initiative and attracting both learners and employer partners. The design needed to be both sympathetic to its surroundings, given its proximity to a Grade II* listed building, and striking enough to create the visual impact required by the DfE.
Construction is currently underway, and the EMIoT is scheduled to open in August 2024, in time for the new academic year.
