Happy 125th birthday to University of East London

Happy 125th birthday to University of East London!

We wanted to congratulate UEL on their landmark 125^th anniversary. They are a true East London Institution (one of the very few nearly as old as our sugar factories!) who continue to play a major role in civic, community and business life in Newham alongside their core educational purpose. We have collaborated with them for many years on a range of projects, but one of the most exciting examples is The Sugarcrete ^TM project. It uses sugarcane bio-waste (bagasse) to produce sustainable construction material. It was an honour to be invited to attend the visit of His Majesty King Charles to UEL to celebrate the 125^th anniversary, that was made even more special by see the interest the King displayed in the Sugarcrete ^TM   slabs.

Happy 125^th Birthday UEL!

 Photo: His Majesty The King viewing a “Sugarcrete” structural slab with Dean of the School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering Professor David Tann and Elena Shilova of Grimshaw Architects.