27/08/2026
New Kind of University in the Heart of the Olympic Park
UCL East Marshgate is at the heart of University College London’s new campus in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Designed by , the eight-storey building brings together research, teaching and public spaces across approximately 35,000 m².
A defining feature is the exposed concrete of the multi-storey Fluid Zone. For these surfaces, the architects developed a bespoke board-marked texture using timber boards of different widths and depths.
To bring this bespoke design to life, RECKLI created custom elastic formliners from the original timber masters, resulting in a natural and varied board-marked concrete finish.
The result has gained significant recognition: UCL East Marshgate was named RIBA London Building of the Year 2026 and received a RIBA National Award 2026.
A great example of how a bespoke idea can become a distinctive architectural identity in concrete.
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