Ortus Learning Centre, London

Ortus is a learning and events centre housing state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities, open plan cafe/foyer, exhibition and ancillary spaces. The exposed reinforced concrete frame, wrapping around the central atrium over four-storeys, provides open and flexible teaching spaces.

The building is naturally ventilated with concrete offering high thermal mass to regulate internal temperatures.

To improve the colour and sustainability of the concrete, GGBS cement replacement products were used in the concrete mix to improve its sustainability credentials.

The building achieved a BREEAM Excellent rating.