Modular student pods to house the next generation of Dyson engineers
AJ Awards
Shortlisted, 2022
Designed by WilkinsonEyre, the Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology’s undergraduate village offers innovative, high-quality accommodation for students on the Dyson Malmesbury Campus. The landscaped village comprises 62 timber modular housing pods, which were fabricated off site, with communal amenities and a central social and learning hub, the Roundhouse.
Stacked in groups of up to three, the units are innovatively arranged and angled within the campus landscape. With wellbeing as a key design focus, each pod features natural ventilation and large, triple-glazed windows, carefully angled to provide expansive views across the campus, framing nature and green spaces.
To foster a sense of community, each pod has its own front door. Lower pods open onto landscaped gardens, while higher pods are accessed via curved earth ramps and stairs, creating a distinct student village atmosphere.
A natural material palette including timber finishes and furniture create warm and inviting spaces for students to call home.
The institute allows for the next generation of engineers to work alongside the Dyson team four days a week on the campus and spend one day in the classroom. The school is a practical initiative of Dyson’s to improve engineering education in the UK and bridge the skills gap.
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