The blsa is set to move into the garrod building during summer 2023
The current blsa building will be demolished and the facilities provided will be moved into the Garrod building, to be ready for September 2023.
This page will be updated with plans as and when they become available.
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The Griff Inn
The above image shows the location of the new Griff Inn, set to be in the space currently occupied by the Garrod Pantry, Student Common Room, and G.18 (The current ICT suite in The Garrod). The spaces are set to be renovated to create one larger space, where the facilities offered by the Griff currently will be replaced.
At the top of the plans, there is a lounge area where sports or media can be streamed; in the middle of the plans you can see a bar and café area (that can be cleared to form a dance floor with DJ booth); at the bottom you can find a study area separate from the bar/café, with plenty of power sockets and quieter areas. Outside will be renovated to create seating that can be used by students. The current toilets will be renovated to become gender neutral.
New use of the Old Library as a student space
MULTI-FAITH FACILITIES
The multi-faith room is currently not designed, however a meeting between the architects, project leads, BLSA representatives and student faith groups who use the room has happened, and conversations are happening between leads on the project and students to ensure it is fit for purpose.
fitness suite
The fitness room will be moved to the basement of the Garrod (see below for whole floor plans), and will be accessible from the staircase in the corridor to the right of the Old Library. There are two current proposals for the fitness room, with different styles of changing/toilet facilities and storage space.
