HIGHER EDUCATION DESIGN AND BUILD

We design spaces around the diverse needs of students to foster inclusive, collaborative and inspiring teaching spaces.

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Our specialists understand the dynamic needs of modern education and integrate cutting-edge design concepts with functional solutions to create innovative solutions.

Our design and delivery process combines creative and technical excellence with the flexibility required to produce standout educational facilities quickly, reliably, and with cost certainty from the outset. We help universities create world-class teaching spaces and staff environments.

London E14 / 64,000 sq ft / 24 weeks

Anglia Ruskin University

We created the ultimate agile space for Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) to provide students with a wide choice of workspaces.

London EC1 / 7,965 sq ft / 14 weeks

Glasgow Caledonian University

We designed a satellite campus for Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) to expand their teaching capacity in London and form a community hub for students.

- Why trust us with your next project?
  
  Oktra’s streamlined design and build approach empowers institutions to unlock the thriving student market with sustainable, future-proofed campuses and learning spaces.
- Experts in higher education design and build
  
  Drawing on our years of experience in higher education design and build, we create custom teaching spaces – from labs and collaborative spaces to sustainable buildings – that meet your specific needs and foster a thriving community.
  
  Reduced risk and cost certainty
  
  Unlike traditional procurement, design and build offers universities more certainty and visibility of costs from an early stage. This helps by reducing risk for the client without compromising on quality or technical expertise.
  
  Faster, more efficient delivery
  
  At Oktra, we understand the need to minimise disruption while creating world-class teaching spaces. That’s why our process is built for speed and efficiency, ensuring your project is completed quickly and reliably with minimal impact on academic activities.
  
  Innovation for the future
  
  We don’t just design spaces, we future-proof them by integrating cutting-edge technologies and adaptable layouts, ensuring your campus can evolve alongside the ever-changing needs of education.
  
  Sustainable design and building practices
  
  Our teams are committed to creating sustainable teaching spaces, incorporating eco-friendly practices and achieving certifications like LEED to minimise your campus’ environmental impact.
  
  Collaborative and transparent approach
  
  At Oktra, we believe in collaborative partnerships, working closely with you from the initial concept through to final delivery to ensure your vision for your campus becomes a reality.