UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER

We’re excited to present our design proposal for the transformation of 29 Marylebone Road, which has inspired the creation of a high-tech business incubator unit for the University of Westminster. This project emerged from a unique internal teachers’ competition and consultation, making it a particularly meaningful endeavour for us.

This space is designed to empower the next generation with entrepreneurial skills, serving as a dynamic hub where students, alumni, and professionals can come together to collaborate, innovate, and grow. The project is close to our hearts because both Arthur Mamou-Mani and his colleague and venture partner Toby Burgess have been teaching at the University of Westminster for over 13 years, and this marks a special contribution to the university community.

Our design celebrates the university’s mission to bridge the gap between education and industry. It’s more than just a functional space; it’s an inspiring environment that brings together innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to shaping the future.

This project is all about fostering connections and creating a space where innovative ideas can flourish. By transforming 29 Marylebone Road, we’re providing the University of Westminster with a space that exemplifies its values of academic excellence, enterprise, and innovation.

Our design for 29 Marylebone Road brings three core elements to life:

• Ground Floor Makeover: We’ve reimagined the ground floor into an open, welcoming “shop front” that invites creativity and collaboration. This space is designed to serve as a business incubator unit, creating a stepping stone for students as they transition between education and the business world.
• Fresh Facade: The building’s facade has been upgraded to reflect its exciting new purpose. Unique facade treatments act as light scoops, bringing natural light into the space and giving the building a modern, forward-looking identity.
• Connecting Spaces: We’ve introduced a high-level pedestrian bridge connecting 29 and 35 Marylebone Road, symbolising partnership and progress. This bridge strengthens the university’s ties between education and industry, reinforcing the spirit of collaboration that drives this project.