Works at the state-of-the-art South Central Institute of Technology (SCIoT) hub in Oxford have now completed, following an opening event last week.

Working in partnership with Milton Keynes College and Activate Learning to deliver the new hub, GSS attended the launch event at the high-tech facility, which includes immersive learning and technology labs, 3D print facilities, a pitching room and break out and collaboration spaces.

The project included transforming the original 1960s building into a sustainable, modern education destination that will attract learners and improve the Blackbird Leys Campus. The SCIoT specialises in delivering technical and digital education, focusing on the specific skills required in the local area through collaboration with business partners. By bridging skills gaps, this exciting scheme aims to help drive growth and widen opportunities for local communities.

Anna McTaggart, Partner at GSSArchitecture, said, “We were delighted to work alongside Milton Keynes College on this project to deliver such an important scheme in Oxford. The SCIoT will bring educational opportunities to the local community, and we are excited to see it being utilised now it’s open!”

The Oxford institute is just one of three SCIoT schemes that GSS are delivering with Milton Keynes College, with the Reading SCIoT hub opening its doors in 2021 and the Bletchley scheme set to finish in 2023.

GSSArchitecture were appointed as Architects alongside main contractors, Beard Construction, Milton Keynes College, Activate Learning, Project Management Solutions, Gleeds, Enplan, Panda Construction, Scott White and Hookins LLP, Solution Consulting Engineers Ltd., Tetratech, Bojen Electrical, and Oxford Pipework Services.